GS1 Sunrise 2027: What the Move to 2D Barcodes Means
By the end of 2027, checkouts should read QR codes and GS1 DataMatrix next to UPC/EAN. What Sunrise 2027 is, what it is not, and a practical checklist for small retailers.
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Wireless barcode scanner for your PC
WiScanner Blog
Practical guides, comparisons and how-tos on turning the phone in your pocket into a fast, wireless barcode scanner for your PC – scanning straight into Excel, ERP and any other software over local WiFi.
Do You Need Barcodes to Sell Online? GS1 vs SKU Codes
When a GS1 GTIN is required, when an internal SKU barcode is enough, and how to set up barcodes so counting and fulfillment work on every channel.
Read article →Expiry Date and Batch Tracking: A Practical FEFO Guide
First-expired, first-out in practice: count stock by expiry month and batch, rotate shelves correctly and use 2D barcode data as it arrives on packaging.
Read article →RFID vs Barcode: Which Is Right for a Small Business?
RFID is booming in large retail, but is it right for you? An honest comparison of RFID and barcodes for small warehouses, shops and online sellers.
Read article →EU Digital Product Passport: What Sellers Need to Know
The DPP registry went live in July 2026 and battery passports become mandatory in February 2027. What the Digital Product Passport is and how sellers and exporters can prepare.
Read article →Peak Season Prep: Inventory and Fulfillment Checklist
A week-by-week checklist for Black Friday and the holiday rush – and how scanning with the phones you already have keeps counts, picking and channel stock under control.
Read article →Dead Stock: Causes, Costs, and How to Prevent It
Why unsold inventory builds up, what it costs you, and how accurate phone-based counts help you find dead stock early and stop it from coming back.
Read article →How to Scan Barcodes into Google Sheets Using Your Phone
Fill Google Sheets in real time from your phone – or scan offline and export CSV / Google Drive into Sheets whenever you are ready.
Read article →WooCommerce Barcode Scanner: Pick Orders & Update Inventory with Your Phone
Pick and verify WooCommerce orders on your phone, then update managed stock with cycle counts – barcode ops without leaving WordPress.
Read article →How to Do Inventory Counts with Your Phone Using Barcodes
Run full and cycle inventory counts with your phone camera. Scan into Excel or your stock system over local WiFi – fewer typos, faster aisles.
Read article →Use Your Phone as a Barcode Scanner for Mac Apps
Scan with your phone and type barcodes into Excel, Numbers, ERP and any Mac field – wireless keyboard-wedge style over local WiFi.
Read article →Use Your Phone as a Barcode Scanner for Windows Apps
Scan with your phone and type barcodes into Excel, ERP, accounting and any Windows field – wireless keyboard-wedge style over local WiFi.
Read article →Android Barcode Scanner for PC: Scan Into Any Windows or Mac App
Turn your Android phone into a wireless barcode scanner for Windows or Mac. Scan into Excel, ERP and any field over local WiFi – no USB gun required.
Read article →iPhone Barcode Scanner for PC: Scan Into Any Windows or Mac App
Turn your iPhone into a wireless barcode scanner for Windows or Mac. Scan into Excel, ERP and any field over local WiFi – no USB gun required.
Read article →WiScanner Is Now Live on ikas App Store!
WiScanner is officially on ikas App Store. Install from the store and run barcode scanning, order picking, and inventory sync from your phone.
Read article →Multi-Channel Inventory Sync: Keep Shopify, Etsy, and ikas in Step
Selling the same products everywhere? Keep stock accurate across every sales channel and stop overselling – straight from your phone.
Read article →How to Prevent Overselling When You Sell on Multiple Channels
Overselling hurts your ratings and your customers' trust. Here are the habits and tools that keep stock accurate everywhere.
Read article →Barcode Scanning for Order Fulfillment: Scan, Pick & Ship
Barcode scanning for order fulfillment — pick with your phone, verify SKUs, ship Shopify / Etsy / ikas orders with fewer mispicks.
Read article →Phone vs Handheld Scanner: When Is the Hardware Cost Worth It?
Is dedicated barcode hardware worth the cost? Phone vs handheld scanner — accuracy, TCO, and scanning without buying a gun.
Read article →How to Scan Barcodes into an Excel Spreadsheet from Your Phone
Barcode scan to Excel from your phone over WiFi — cell entry, auto Enter for the next row, no USB scanner.
Read article →How to Use Your Phone as a Barcode Scanner for PC
Use your iPhone or Android as a wireless barcode scanner for PC — QR pair over WiFi, scan into Excel or any app, no hardware.
Read article →Real-Time Inventory Updates with Webhooks: A Practical Guide
Push every scan straight into your own systems. Learn how webhooks keep your stock data in sync the instant a barcode is read.
Read article →Barcode Scanning Without the Internet: How Local WiFi Scanning Works
Why WiScanner keeps working when the internet does not – and what "local-only" really means for speed and data privacy.
Read article →5 Ways Small Businesses Save Money with Smartphone Barcode Scanning
From hardware budgets to labor hours, here are five concrete ways smartphone scanning cuts costs for small teams.
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