Manual data entry and misplaced stock can wreak havoc on order fulfillment, inflate carrying costs, and frustrate your team. A handheld barcode scanner transforms how you capture product information—turning tedious tasks into swift, error-free operations. By automating data capture, you’ll see inventory accuracy soar, pick-and-pack times shrink, and customer satisfaction rise.

How a barcode scanner supercharges accuracy

With a barcode scanner in hand, every scan instantly records item codes, quantities, and locations. No more typos or lost worksheets. Real-time updates flow directly into your inventory system, so stock levels stay precise and up to date. This accuracy:

• Prevents overselling by reflecting true on-hand quantities
• Eliminates manual counting errors during stocktakes
• Speeds up receiving, picking, and shipping workflows
• Provides instant traceability for audits and recalls

Seamless integration with inFlow Inventory

inFlow Inventory makes pairing your barcode scanner a breeze. Simply connect via Bluetooth or USB, map your scan fields, and start capturing data within seconds. Whether you’re on the warehouse floor or at the shipping dock, every scan updates your inFlow database in real time—no spreadsheets required.

inFlow Inventory presents your stock and orders beautifully, so anyone on your team can jump in without a steep learning curve. From small startups to growing mid-size teams, inFlow scales to meet your needs and supports unlimited locations, sublocations, and serialized items.

Key benefits of combining barcode scanning with inFlow Inventory

• Lightning-fast receiving: Scan inbound shipments in seconds and cross-check counts automatically.
• Error reduction: Barcode validation catches mismatches before they become costly mistakes.
• Real-time visibility: Instant updates ensure sales and production teams always see accurate stock levels.
• Picking efficiency: Guided pick lists and scanned confirmations eliminate confusion and mis-picks.
• Scalable workflows: From two-person operations to 50-member teams, inFlow grows with you.

Choosing the right handheld scanner

Not all devices are created equal. Look for a scanner that’s:

• Drop-tested and durable—survives warehouse bumps and spills
• Water-resistant—handles humid or dusty environments
• Android-powered—runs inFlow’s Smart Scanner app natively
• Long battery life—keeps you scanning all day

The inFlow Smart Scanner checks all these boxes. It ships pre-loaded with the inFlow app, so you can bundle hardware and software in one purchase and start scanning on day one.

Getting started is easy

Ready to boost inventory accuracy and slash fulfillment errors? Connect your barcode scanner to inFlow Inventory, set up your locations and items, and watch every scan flow into the system seamlessly. Your warehouse team will love the intuitive interface, and you’ll love the newfound confidence in your stock data.

Try inFlow Inventory Free for 14 days Today and see how a handheld barcode scanner can revolutionize your workflow—no credit card required.