Using barcodes on product

Barcode_Newbie · 06-03-2009, 03:59 PM

Hi there... I'm not sure if this was the right place to post but I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for software for inventory tracking/barcoding. We are distributing products that do not currently have a barcode on them so we want to print off barcodes to stick on. Is there a system that ties barcodes into an invontory management system as well as lot numbers and order tracking to see who got each product (for recalls etc?)

Thanks very much.

**jamiemac2005** · 06-04-2009, 10:17 AM

Hey, best thing to do is get hold of some barcode scanners(usb input or similar), with the drivers, then write up something basic like an (ew, but only as an example) access db, or simple db with basic DBMS (text input)... Then print them off using an online generator onto sticky paper. It's not too hard to get up and running, it's making it efficient and correct thats harder... Basically, most pre-made inventory management systems are so generalized that a DBMS with basic text box input does the job better(waste functions making the program slower etc).

Cheers,
Jamey

**Redcore** · 06-04-2009, 03:46 PM

Check with your inventory management system as to what barcode systems are compatible with it. If it's homegrown - then why not build that too?

**jamiemac2005** · 06-04-2009, 03:57 PM

Re-read a little. At the end of the day if you can get drivers compatible with your system which allow the barcode reader to be used as a basic text-input device then your set. Because pushing that into a database as an ID is a nice easy job. As Redcore says, building it yourself is a good idea.

I've expereinced so many failed inventory tracking systems, so keeping this basic (well sticking to the data you need to store, and not bothering with a major GUI) is a brilliant way to go. Stripping down an XP box (ridding of unnecessary stuff) is a nice way to go about it. But definately explore your options beforehand =]

06-03-2009, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Barcode_Newbie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: win xp, service pack 2	Using barcodes on product Hi there... I'm not sure if this was the right place to post but I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for software for inventory tracking/barcoding. We are distributing products that do not currently have a barcode on them so we want to print off barcodes to stick on. Is there a system that ties barcodes into an invontory management system as well as lot numbers and order tracking to see who got each product (for recalls etc?) Thanks very much.

06-04-2009, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 Design Team Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 1,853 OS: Vista, various linux distros	Re: Using barcodes on product Hey, best thing to do is get hold of some barcode scanners(usb input or similar), with the drivers, then write up something basic like an (ew, but only as an example) access db, or simple db with basic DBMS (text input)... Then print them off using an online generator onto sticky paper. It's not too hard to get up and running, it's making it efficient and correct thats harder... Basically, most pre-made inventory management systems are so generalized that a DBMS with basic text box input does the job better(waste functions making the program slower etc). Cheers, Jamey __________________ Myspace

06-04-2009, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Redcore Design Team Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jamestown, CA Posts: 698 OS: Ubuntu Linux My System	Re: Using barcodes on product Check with your inventory management system as to what barcode systems are compatible with it. If it's homegrown - then why not build that too? __________________ Free Resources PC Protection - Comodo Firewall \| AVG Anti-Virus \| WinPatrol \| Ad-Aware \| Spybot S&D \| SpywareBlaster \| Web Design/Programming - KompoZer (Editor) \| Paint.NET (Graphic) \| GIMP+GIMPShop (Graphic) \| FileZilla (FTP Client) \| Free Hosting \|

06-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 Design Team Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 1,853 OS: Vista, various linux distros	Re: Using barcodes on product Re-read a little. At the end of the day if you can get drivers compatible with your system which allow the barcode reader to be used as a basic text-input device then your set. Because pushing that into a database as an ID is a nice easy job. As Redcore says, building it yourself is a good idea. I've expereinced so many failed inventory tracking systems, so keeping this basic (well sticking to the data you need to store, and not bothering with a major GUI) is a brilliant way to go. Stripping down an XP box (ridding of unnecessary stuff) is a nice way to go about it. But definately explore your options beforehand =] __________________ Myspace