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Barcode & QR Scanning

Capture item, lot and serial numbers at receiving, production and dispatch with a scanner workflow connected to your records.

A barcode scanner reads a package label and checks a traceability record
Barcode Scanner concept illustration — actual devices and screens depend on the project.

Barcode Scanner

Details and scope

Capture item, lot and serial numbers at receiving, production and dispatch with a scanner workflow connected to your records.

Applications
Receiving and dispatch verification · Lot and serial traceability · Production counts and quality checkpoints
Project inputs
1D / 2D codes, label samples and reading distance · Handheld or fixed scanner and USB / serial / network interface · Master data, validation rules and retry handling
Delivery scope
Supported codes and interfaces depend on the selected scanner. Test damaged labels, duplicate scans and disconnected operation against the agreed workflow.
Project format
Devices with setup or a scoped integration project
Acceptance
Validate against actual equipment and customer reference data

Operational uses

Capture item, lot and serial numbers at receiving, production and dispatch with a scanner workflow connected to your records.

  • Receiving and dispatch verification
  • Lot and serial traceability
  • Production counts and quality checkpoints

Before system design

Select devices and integration around the actual site.

  • 1D / 2D codes, label samples and reading distance
  • Handheld or fixed scanner and USB / serial / network interface
  • Master data, validation rules and retry handling

Scope and acceptance

Supported codes and interfaces depend on the selected scanner. Test damaged labels, duplicate scans and disconnected operation against the agreed workflow.

  • Validate readings and events against actual devices
  • Specify devices, software licences, integration and training in the quotation

DETAILS & PLANNING

Plan your Barcode Scanner project

From site inputs to daily use

Supported codes and interfaces depend on the selected scanner. Test damaged labels, duplicate scans and disconnected operation against the agreed workflow.

  • 1D / 2D codes, label samples and reading distance
  • Handheld or fixed scanner and USB / serial / network interface
  • Master data, validation rules and retry handling

Validate before rollout

Compare actual device data with displayed values and source events. Test disconnection, recovery, user permissions and handover documentation against jointly agreed operational scenarios.

  • Correct readings and events
  • Defined handling of missing data
  • Operator acceptance of the workflow

Review each system’s scope before opening it or using the example to plan your project.

Questions about this topic

Is this included in every cloud package?

Devices, licences, development and integration are assessed separately from cloud subscriptions. Confirm scope in the quotation.

Can we start with a pilot?

Start with selected read zones or a production line, and validate against actual equipment before adding devices and sites.

Choose hardware and software that work together

Start with your equipment and data points, then define the right site scope.