When new products arrive, the warehouse team must enter each item into the ERP system by typing product codes, descriptions, and quantities. The process involves manually entering barcode numbers from product labels into ERP input fields, which is slow and error-prone. During busy receiving periods, workers struggle to keep up with product entry, delaying when items become available in the system for order fulfillment.
Manual product entry into ERP systems is inefficient and creates opportunities for errors. Workers must read barcode numbers from labels and type them into ERP input fields, which is slow and prone to typos. A single error in a product code can cause inventory discrepancies, order fulfillment issues, and require time-consuming corrections.
Traditional barcode scanners could improve entry speed, but they're expensive and may require integration work with ERP systems. Many businesses continue using manual entry because they can't justify the cost of dedicated scanning equipment or complex integration projects.
WiScanner streamlines ERP product entry by enabling workers to scan barcodes directly into ERP input fields. Workers use their smartphones to scan product labels, and the barcode data appears instantly in the ERP system wherever the cursor is positioned. This eliminates typing errors and dramatically speeds up product entry.
The solution works with any ERP system, whether it's cloud-based or on-premises, because it simply types the barcode data wherever the cursor is active. Setup takes less than a minute, and workers can start entering products immediately after installing the app. Multiple workers can scan simultaneously, further reducing entry time.
Learn more about WiScanner as a barcode scanner for ERP.