As practice shows, many manufacturing and trading companies are characterized by inaccuracy and lack of efficiency in the accounting of goods and materials in the warehouse, and the inventory sometimes stops the work process and takes too much time.
Warehouse issues that indicate it is time to improve inventory accuracy:
- re-grading of goods;
- irregular inventory that slows down production and / and trade;
- lack of control over the correct placement of the received goods in the warehouse, everything is placed in free spaces or at the discretion of storekeepers;
- searching for an item in the warehouse and then assembling the order take a lot of time.
All described problems can lead to confusion both in the warehouse itself and in warehouse processes, possible damage to stored products and components, customer dissatisfaction due to lengthy processing of orders, material costs in case of loss of goods and the difficulty of finding someone responsible for violations.
In particular, in times of crisis, when it is especially important to minimize losses and optimize business processes, such risks must be excluded. Therefore, it is especially important for the management to formalize the problems and highlight the tasks and further steps to solve them.
Do you have such tasks in front of your warehouse?
If the above problems are peculiar to your company, then it is time to think about solving the following business problems:
- Reducing the time spent on searching and identifying goods in the warehouse;
- Elimination of mis-grading of goods in the warehouse;
- Minimization of the time of inventory taking in the warehouse;
- Reducing the human factor when performing warehouse operations (receipt and shipment of goods, order picking, etc.).
A tool that will ensure the accuracy of inventory in the warehouse
There is a large selection of specialized equipment for automating warehouse operations and ensuring accounting accuracy - data collection terminals (hereinafter referred to as TSD).
TSD are portable devices equipped with a barcode scanner to read product codes for identification and accounting (Fig. 1).
When integrating the work of the TSD and the 1C accounting system, you can close many problem areas of the warehouse.
Figure 1 - TSD in the work of the warehouse
Standard operations that can be performed by TSD:
- Upon receipt of the goods. When the machine brings the goods directly to the warehouse, the storekeeper loads the document for receiving the order on the TSD (he does not go to the computer, and the manager can drop the order for receiving it directly on the TSD) and reads the barcodes from the incoming goods. In this case, all goods must be barcoded. If the incoming goods do not have barcodes, then you can print them using a mobile label printer by sending a print command directly from the TSD. If the declared goods do not correspond to the actual ones, then the storekeeper will see the data on the discrepancy immediately on the TSD. After uploading the data to 1C, you can reflect the actual arrival of the goods if you use the order scheme.
- When taking inventory. The inventory taking process can be done in two different ways. First, the storekeeper reads the barcodes and the actual balance and discrepancy are immediately displayed on the TSD. Thus, the storekeeper can immediately look for missing goods, or assess the reasons for the shortage or excess of inventory. The second - the storekeeper himself starts the inventory document on the TSD and reads the items. After the data has been synchronized, the actual quantity information can be loaded into a physical inventory document of your choice for comparison. Based on the received inventory statement, already in 1C, the manager can automatically generate documents for the Posting and Write-off of goods based on discrepancies.
- When shipping the goods. When selecting goods, the storekeeper also unloads assembly orders on the TSD and reads barcodes from the selected goods. If the product, the barcode from which was read, does not correspond to the order or differs in quantity, the order for the TSD cannot be processed, and gives an error to the TSD.
- When moving goods within the same warehouse.
Why does the acquisition of a TSD turn into a monetary loss for many companies, and not a profitable investment?
Many owners, when deciding to purchase a TSD or entrusting this task to their subordinates, do not take into account or do not control the accounting of many factors that affect the efficiency of using the equipment.
Based on our experience in the implementation of TSD at enterprises of various fields of activity, typical user errors can be divided into the following groups:
- There is no clearly built algorithm for using bar coding and storing goods in the warehouse. The use of the bar-coding technique in the warehouse is possible with two methods of accounting for goods in the warehouse:
- Address storage. With this method, the accounting system stores data on how much and what kind of goods are stored in each specific cell. At the same time, the employee must clearly follow the recommendations of the system, in which cell to put the goods and from which to take. All operations for the placement and selection of goods are performed using the TSD, which reads the barcode of the goods and the barcode of the cell.
- Information accounting. Information is entered into the system where the goods should be stored, but there is no data on which goods and in what quantity is in a particular cell at a given time. Employees can place and select goods in one of the bins recommended by the system, independently analyzing the availability of free space. There is no need to reflect in the system using the TSD in which cell the goods were placed or from which they were selected. The system controls the correctness of the selected and placed goods, as well as their quantity.
- There is no formalization of the tasks that the TSD must solve and the understanding of the necessary requirements for the functionality.
- The conditions in which the TSD will be used are not taken into account.
Thus, the purchased equipment either does not fully solve all the problems, or, on the contrary, there is an abundance of functions, which creates the impression of a waste of money and the high cost of the software used.
Recommendations that will make the process of implementation and use of TSD effective
- Choosing a TSD model
- Method of data collection: the ability to scan barcodes (both linear and two-dimensional) and radio-tags (RFID). Everything will depend on the product labeling technology you choose.
- Screen characteristics. What information and to what extent do you want to see on the TSD screen.
- Memory capacity - how much information about commodity units can be stored by the terminal before transferring it to the system. The choice will depend on the turnover of goods.
- Battery level - how much battery life the terminal can handle. How many shifts of storekeepers there are at the enterprise, how many TSDs do you plan to purchase, and do not forget that the TSD will also be used every day when accepting, shipping goods and collecting orders.
- Method of communication with the accounting system (docking station, bluetooth or wi-fi).
- Shock resistance, heat resistance and other characteristics of the terminal, which indicate its perception of external factors, which will allow you to determine how long the device will last. Your warehouse is warm or cold, dusty or sterile, outdoors or in a poorly ventilated area - in what conditions will the TSD be used?
- Supplier price and guarantee. The purchase of a terminal is a significant investment, where the price-quality ratio is directly proportional, so pay attention to the guarantee provided by the supplier, as well as additional conditions for installation, connection and performance testing.
- TSD implementation process
An integrated approach to the beginning of the use of TSD is important, in particular, competent integration with the accounting system. The implementation process itself is recommended to be divided into stages presented in Table 1. This approach will allow you to evaluate intermediate results and adjust your actions.
Implementation phase The result of successful implementation Installing and configuring the driver Installing software on TSD. The driver is connected and configured to work with a remote connection Connecting TSD to the 1C system and wi-fi network, if necessary TSD is connected to the 1C system. Connected processing for the exchange of information with the TSD.
Configured warehouse accounting operations on the TSD:
- when collecting barcodes, goods are scanned and recognized, their quantity is entered;
- when the goods are shipped, the goods shipped from the warehouse are checked and recalculated;
- there is a viewing of real balances of goods from 1C, viewing of real prices from 1C, printing of actual price tags for the goods;
- during revaluation, it becomes possible to set new prices, or to identify existing ones;
- upon receipt of goods and arrival at the warehouse, they are checked and recounted;
- during the inventory, the data on the inventory list in the 1C database are compared with the actual availability of the goods in the warehouse.
A test exchange of 1C and TSD documents was carried out.
Connecting a printer for printing labels for barcoding goods to the 1C system Printers are connected. A template for printing a label has been developed (if it differs from the standard one). The customer determines the type of label For clarity, the table contains a description of the integration of TSD with 1C. If the company uses a different accounting system, then for effective operation it must ensure: acceptance of goods and materials at the warehouse, placement of goods and materials in storage cells, shipment of goods and materials to counterparties, release of goods and materials to subdivisions on demand, inventory of goods and materials in the corresponding warehouse, movement of goods and materials between different warehouses. premises.
- Choosing a TSD model
Very often, storekeepers and other employees who will encounter TSD on a daily basis in their work can purposefully or unintentionally sabotage the implementation process. Therefore, it is very important to provide for the preparation of instructions, user training, as well as outreach and revision of the system of motivation and demotivation (if such is used in the company).
The effect and benefits for the company from the introduction of TSD
Consistent implementation of TSD, as well as following the recommendations given in the article, will allow you to obtain the following benefits for your business:
- the ability to track the efficiency of storekeepers and other warehouse employees, increase productivity;
- effective management of the workload of employees through integration with the accounting system - it will be possible to "transfer" people from order to order, track the speed and quality of tasks, and so on;
- reduction of theft, loss and human error;
- increasing the speed of warehouse processes (receiving, placing and shipping goods, inventory);
- improving the quality of customer service primarily by increasing the speed of collecting orders.
The most important advantage for a business owner is increased warehouse management.
A data collection terminal (DCT) is a wireless handheld device that includes:
- built-in barcode scanner - provides reading codes;
- RFID - reader - fingerprint scanner and other means of identification.
The main manufacturers of data collection terminals are Motorola, Datalogic, Intermec, CipherLab, Casio, Pidion, Argox.
There are the following types of modern data collection terminals:
- autonomous (Batch) - data exchange between the terminal and the PC is carried out by means of an interface stand, which is connected to the PC;
- radio frequency - Wi-Fi data collection terminals that transmit data wirelessly through a radio channel.
TSD is a means of prompt collection and transmission of information about the goods and their use in conjunction with the WMS-system ensures maximum efficiency of the entire warehouse complex.
How to use data collection terminals?
An example of TSD operation with TopLog WMS system:
1. Acceptance
- the employee scans the barcode (barcode) of the pallet, on which the goods will be accepted;
- alternately scans the barcode of the incoming goods until the WMS system signals that the required quantity has been received;
- warehouse worker scans pallet barcode;
- scans the printer and prints pallet sheets.
2. Checking residues
- an employee scans the barcode of a cell or product;
- when scanning the cell barcode, the employee receives information about the remains of the goods and the batch at this address;
- when scanning the item barcode, it receives information about the balances in all locations of the given position.
3. Acceptance of returns
- an employee scans the flight control panel;
- then scans the barcode of the product, or selects a name from the list by article;
- indicates the number of products returned and scans all returned products;
- at the end of the operation, the WMS solution generates an act of acceptance of returns.
4. Finding storage addresses
- an employee scans the barcode of a product or cell;
- gets the storage addresses of the item of interest.
5. Make-up
- a warehouse employee selects a replenishment zone and receives a list of addresses from which it is necessary to take goods to replenish active storage;
- scans the barcode of the storage cell from the task list, after which a window appears with the name of the product and the quantity that needs to be fed;
- the employee scans the barcode of the product;
- confirms the selection in the input box.
6. Moving
- an employee scans the barcode of cells or pallets, after which the WMS system provides a list of stored products;
- the warehouse employee selects the required product from the list;
- the employee delivers it to the desired bin or pallet and scans its address.
- an employee scans the printer and prints a pallet sheet;
- further - scans the pallet sheet;
- goes to the required cell and scans the barcode of the product;
- enters the quantity of the item to be picked up;
- collects goods until the pallet is full, or the warehouse management system does not signal that the collected quantity has been accepted;
- enters the tare quantity.
8. Inventory
- the employee alternately scans the barcode of the cells and the goods stored in them.
Thus, data collection terminals greatly simplify all technological processes at the enterprise.
Benefits of using data terminals
- reduction of re-grading and shortages, thanks to automatic product identification;
- increasing the speed of acceptance, shipment, inventory and movement of goods at least 2 times;
- optimization of enterprise resources and increasing the productivity of employees;
- a dramatic decrease in the influence of the human factor and, as a result, a decrease in errors on the part of personnel;
- reduction in the number of operators for entering information and the total number of employees by 30%.
All this significantly reduces the costs of the enterprise and increases its efficiency.
In our company, you can order models of data collection terminals from top manufacturers for a variety of needs of your business.
Data collection terminal (TSD) Is a compact handheld device that fits in your hand and is equipped with a barcode reader, keyboard or touchscreen display. Terminal receives power from the built-in battery, has a sufficiently powerful processor and memory (that's why data collection terminals (TSD) sometimes called mobile computers).
TSD software
World leading manufacturers data terminals- this is Unitech, Datalogic, Honeywell, CipherLab, Motorolla (Symbol) other. In the set TSD usually enters itself terminal, battery, communication stand or cradle, as well as basic terminal software, which copes with the task of reading and collecting a barcode. However, sometimes on terminal a special software, which, along with the collection of information, solves the problems of integration TSD into the inventory system, increasing the productivity of employees and reducing their errors. Among the most functional and reliable software for data collection terminals are SOTI MobiControl, CITYSOFTWarehouse, Logistic Solution, 1C extension for a mobile computer.
Operating systems on the data collection terminal
Most manufacturers use on terminals operating system Windows Mobile, less popular, but DOS-like ones are still in demand terminals. Terminals with OC DOS are represented in the Cipherlab line. Windows OS is a color touch screen, graphics, high performance; DOS is installed on terminals with a low-resolution monochrome screen, displaying only text information in several lines, but the time of continuous operation without changing the battery is more than a day.
Interaction between the terminal and the host system
Data collection terminals can accumulate information and transfer it to a database when connected to a PC thanks to the built-in memory and a barcode scanner. Terminals Accumulative type is an alternative to wired scanners. In a large room, when the operator needs to move from place to place to scan various goods, the terminal will be more convenient than the scanner. Another option to work data collection terminal- instant transfer of information to the database when scanning a barcode via a radio channel or Wi-Fi. In fact, in this way, the terminal is part of the network. The system reacts to information coming from the terminal by means of various instructions, commands and actions, informing the operator and displaying them on the device display.
How to choose a data collection terminal correctly?
For the right choice data collection terminal there are many factors to consider. First, you must decide where you are going to use terminal- in a sales area, in a small warehouse or in a distribution center. Secondly, it is necessary to clearly understand what data format the enterprise will have to work with - it can be either linear barcodes or PDF417, or electronic signatures or radio frequency tags. If will be used in a distribution center, then a large reader range may be required - up to 2 or 5 meters. It should be noted that if the barcode is printed on laminated polyethylene or glass, it can make it difficult to read the barcode. Another important factor is the mode in which data will be exchanged between terminal and the head system. Data collection terminals Supports offline batch modes via USB / RS232, WiFi or GPRS / EDGE / 3.5G, real-time modes via WiFi or GPRS / EDGE / 3.5G. You may need a built-in Bluetooth or Ethernet terminal.
Thus, is an intelligent bar-coding equipment that allows you to automate all typical warehouse processes (acceptance, shipment, inventory, etc.), to manage prices in retail outlets and production processes.
Last modified: 19.01.2017
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What is a data collection terminal and how does it differ from a scanner?
The article is devoted to a brief introduction to mobile data collection hardware, namely, mobile data collection terminals. The article does not purport to be a comprehensive overview and is limited to describing only the basic concepts.
A modern mobile industrial data collection terminal is a pocket computer running Microsoft Windows Mobile, Palm OS, DOS and even Linux operating systems, equipped with a barcode scanner. The built-in scanner emits a red beam and, when reading a barcode, emits a "pip" sound (hence the term "beep" - scan). Regardless of mobility, in Russian literature the device is called TSD (data collection terminal). A WiFi module adds a mobility to the terminal, in the presence of which the data collection terminal gains access to the local network of the enterprise or access to the Internet through the existing Internet Explorer (for example, on such a terminal you can go to Yandex). The terminal screen is in most cases colored and is pressure-sensitive (has a so-called "touch-screen"). Press the screen with the stylus included in the data collection terminal.
Rice. 1. TSD of the most popular manufacturers (relative dimensions are observed)
All this breakthrough of functionality is needed for one thing: so that under the TSD it was possible to create software that is not inferior to the programs of "large" computers, and for some more reasons, which will be discussed below.
So, how does a data collection terminal differ from a scanner? Almost always, when they say "barcode scanner", they mean a data collection terminal. At first glance, it’s hard to figure out why a whole computer is needed if just a “barcode reader” is enough. In practice, everything depends on the tasks to be solved.
"Just scanners" have a number of limitations:
- A simple scanner is a non-self-contained device that, without a computer, can only read and store barcodes.
- Short range of wireless communication to a computer (about 10 m).
If we want to automate the inventory of a warehouse at a store, we imagine something like this: a girl “picks” at the barcodes, and when she “picks up” everything, the barcodes will end up in 1C or another accounting program and form an inventory document there. One way to achieve this is to open a new inventory document form in 1C with a text field for entering a barcode. As soon as someone entered a barcode in this field, the line “product such and such, 1 piece” would be automatically added to the document. An ordinary scanner is enough here.
If we want to receive goods at the warehouse gate in the cold 100 m from the nearest computer, enter the quantity and batch number, we simply cannot do with a scanner. The misconception that the data collection terminal is a scanner stems from the fact that they are often shown either with the screen off, or with a terminal access emulation program running a la DOS (the so-called telnet client), when they are visible on a black background white letters and nothing else.
How does the data collection terminal work?
In this article, we will look at Windows terminals. The desktop of such a mobile terminal is similar to the interface of desktop versions of the Windows operating system. Generally speaking, when working with the warehouse program, the desktop is not visible, and only those who monitor the performance and battery charging of the data collection terminals know about its existence.
Let's consider a device using the example of the Intermec 700 Series data collection terminal family.
Rice. 2. Design TSD Intermec 700
The design of the mobile terminal facilitates the work of collecting data: a pressure-sensitive screen, limited keyboard with large keys, built-in barcode scanner, specialized software. The device has a numeric keypad (keys 0-9), on each key, in addition to large numbers, there is a name of a certain function or a special sign in orange. To call this function, press the key with an orange circle (Gold) in the lower left corner of the keyboard, and then the corresponding number key. For example, turning on / off the backlight of the data collector screen is performed by pressing the Gold key and the "3" key.
The key with a blue circle in the lower left part of the keyboard is used to switch the data collection terminal to the mode of entering alphabetic characters. When the device is in this mode, the keyboard mode indicator turns red. After a successful barcode scan, the Keyboard Mode LED turns green for a second.
To enter a barcode, point the scanner lens at the barcode and press the scan key on the side of the mobile terminal or the same key on the handle of the data collection terminal (the handle is not shown in the figure). When the barcode is successfully recognized, the Keyboard Mode LED will turn green for a second.
The I / O terminal on / off key is for power management. Although in the usual sense the data collector never turns off, but goes into sleep mode, using the I / O key can save batteries. The mobile terminal is always in power saving mode and, if not used for 3 minutes, automatically goes into sleep mode. This time is usually customizable and can be extended indefinitely. The I / O key allows you to wake up the device and continue working. If you press and hold the I / O key for 15 seconds while the data collection terminal is turned on, Warm Boot will occur - a simple reboot of the operating system of the mobile terminal.
The terminal navigation keys work in the same way as the up / down / left / right arrow keys on a personal computer or cell phone keyboard. For example, they can be used to move through the elements of the list. Combinations Gold + up / Gold + down control the sound volume, Gold + right / Gold + left - tabulation in texts to the right and left, respectively.
The action key is similar to the Enter key on a PC keyboard or the "OK" key on a cell phone. It is usually used to confirm a selection or start an operation. A yellow plus under the text Action means that when the yellow key is pressed, the “+” symbol is entered instead of Enter. The enter key is located in the lower right corner of the keyboard of the data collection terminal. For most operations, its use is equivalent to using the Action key.
The Erase Key is located on the left side of the keyboard above the Yellow I / O Key and is used to erase incorrectly entered characters. The cancel key for canceling a selection, stopping an operation, or exiting programs is located at the top of the keyboard to the left of the navigation keys. When the battery of the mobile terminal is running low, the charge indicator turns red. The light sensor reacts to the ambient light level; in dark conditions, the data collection terminal turns on the backlight of the keypad and display.
Rice. 3. Design TSD Intermec 700 (rear view)
At the bottom of the rear panel of the data collection terminal there is a slot for a battery. Removing the battery causes the Terminal to Warm Boot. A special button for full data reset causes Cold Boot - a complete erasure of the memory of the mobile terminal with a subsequent reboot. After Cold Boot, all user-installed programs disappear and the terminal software is rolled back to the factory default state.
Why does the data terminal have so many buttons?
Not all data collection terminals have many buttons, and this is not always a good thing. The desire to have fewer buttons stems, again, from the idea that the TSD is a barcode scanner and nothing else is needed from it. However, when it comes to using the data collection terminal, you find out that you need to: enter the batch number, select something from the lists, discard the actions performed, etc. For example, if the warehouse program of a data collection terminal under Windows, then the terminal without the "Esc" key is inconvenient, because it will be practically impossible to use it without a stylus. A terminal without numbers is not suitable for solving the problem of accounting for goods, where you need to enter the quantity.
Rice. 4. TSD with a small number of buttons (relative dimensions are observed)
Mobile industrial terminals for collecting data without buttons are most often needed for the work of sales representatives and merchandisers, whose main work is done in a variety of menus and tables using a stylus. To enter the quantity in such special applications, the virtual keyboard is used (for all characters, or only for numbers and the sign ".").
Why do I have to buy a color data collection terminal with Bluetooth and Windows Mobile 2005 to work in black and white terminal access?
Manufacturers are trying to promote color screens and a wireless network, because the production of a color screen is not much more expensive than the production of black and white, and the only difference is in the power consumption (with color batteries they will run out earlier). Any major manufacturer, such as Intermec or Motorola (Symbol), ranks their terminals not by screen colors, but by areas of application, and they will not agree to release two or three variations for each. It doesn't pay off. Considering that shipping, customer support, dealer margins, and marketing account for the lion's share of a data terminal's cost, rather than a screen and batteries, this is understandable.
Manufacturers pre-install Microsoft Windows because they do not have enough of their own resources to develop operating systems. Although there are many other operating systems on the market for mobile industrial data collection terminals, they have one common drawback: the lack of good software development tools, a large number of ready-made libraries and a labor market that can create software for them. This is what attracts manufacturers, not bright desktop icons.
In general, the "sophistication" of modern data collection terminals is explained by the pressure of the innovation market and the large difference between the cost of the terminal and the total cost of the system using it. Since the development, implementation and support of the system overlaps the cost of the equipment, the “cut-down” equipment ends up being more expensive. There are cars without airbags or without air conditioning. But no one in their right mind will buy a car with kerosene for the delivery of goods (where to refuel it?) Or a car with an outdated engine design, which no one understands anymore (“uh, master, there is one craftsman, but this is for you 50 thousand 000 will be released, and he is on vacation ”).
It is a device that organizes data on products that are at the stage of acceptance, internal movement, dispatch and accounting. It has a touch screen or a regular screen, due to the buttons it resembles a mobile phone.
Activation in work and performance of operations are accompanied by a sound and / or light signal. To connect to a computer network, TSD uses Wi-Fi, infrared, or Bluetooth.
Working with TSD in a warehouse
Let's try to figure it out and answer the question about the TSD: what is it in the warehouse? Data collection terminal is an independent computer mini-equipment capable of reading data encrypted in codes and transmitting them for further processing. The ability to accumulate information allows you to store it inside the data collection terminal, as well as transfer it to a module with an external connection in batch mode and separately.
Scanning is done by a laser or LED component. The first type of TSD recognizes information well at a distance of up to 30 cm, but it doesn't matter
copes with overwritten labels. For expensive models, imaging and photographic scanners are provided.
If it is impossible to read information from a close distance, they will help out. They are able to accumulate, identify the information received on goods placed in closed wagons, unloaded by powerful equipment, which is impossible to get close to.
How much does the data collection terminal cost?
The price of a device is made up of 6 indicators:
♦ Basic functionality. Terminals are divided into accumulative (collecting information) and transmitting. The first type only collects information, and the second is additionally capable of transmitting it to other modules. Stationary stamps are convenient for working in one place, while mobile stamps take into account the movement of the employee with the device. Wireless are considered more convenient, as they eliminate tangling and accidental breakage of the patch cord.
♦ Multi-action. Single-taskers run on a DOS basis. Inexpensive in price, but capable of malfunctioning - "freezing". Multitasking, adapted for Android and Windows, provides the ability to perform multiple tasks in parallel. Multitasking ones are able to integrate with the EGAIS system, to conduct inventory activities at a more advanced technical level.
♦ Barcode recognition. Simplified terminal models only work with line codes. For two-dimensional analogs, more sophisticated apparatus is required. Sometimes it becomes necessary to read pictures and signatures.
♦ Scanner type. The most expensive and efficient are the image terminals. However, buying them is not always justified. To read two-dimensional codes, an LED scanner is not enough, so a laser scanner is used. In the presence of glossy labels on uneven or frayed paper, the analogue on LEDs is almost irreplaceable.
♦ Special conditions of use. When you have to work in dimly lit rooms, outdoors in the evening and at night, in unheated and damp rooms, in very limited space. It is better to purchase two-module scanners that work with all types of labels.
♦ Additional constructive options. The presence of a microphone and a camera in the terminal is necessary in large or multi-storey warehouses, when employees can communicate at a distance on business issues.
Data terminal cost starts from 20 thousand rubles.
How to choose the right TSD model
How to work with TSD in a warehouse was discussed above. Before purchasing, consider the conditions under which the terminal will be used. This applies to the climatic features of the territory.
The size of the warehouse assortment, the duration of work during the day are also important. The need to scan different types / types of labels, the quality of the barcode image is taken into account.
How to choose terminal software
The software should be suitable for the selected model of the data collection terminal, ensuring its full functioning. The priority integration is the model of comparability with 1C. The second condition is the adaptation of the terminal operation algorithm in relation to the assigned tasks. Otherwise, it will be necessary to choose the right software or improve the data collection model for goods.
Data collection terminals: conclusion
The decision to purchase a TSD is made by the head or owner of the company. If you are interested in:
a) increasing the efficiency of warehouse processes;
b) full accounting of goods without "duplication" of codes;
c) reduction of mistakes made by employees;
you should definitely purchase a data collection terminal.
The terminal will help:
♦ enter all barcodes without exception into the database
♦ check the correctness in quantitative terms of the shipped products;
♦ adjust the cost of stocks;
♦ quickly make an inventory of residues;
♦ analyze the data on the goods received.
Each model is accompanied by detailed instructions explaining how to use the TSD in the warehouse, in the sales area, in the intermediate places of the goods.
