When new products arrive at the store, Emma's team must register each item into the inventory system by entering product codes, descriptions, and pricing information. The process involves manually typing barcode numbers from product labels into the inventory database, which is slow and error-prone. During busy receiving periods, the team struggles to keep up with new product registrations, delaying when items become available for sale.
Manual product registration requires workers to read barcode numbers from labels and type them into inventory systems, creating opportunities for errors and delays. A single typo in a product code can cause inventory discrepancies or prevent items from being properly tracked. The process is especially slow when dealing with large shipments containing dozens of new products.
Traditional barcode scanners could speed up registration, but they're expensive and may not be readily available when new shipments arrive. Many retail stores continue using manual entry because they can't justify the cost of dedicated scanning equipment for periodic product registration tasks.
WiScanner streamlines product registration by enabling workers to scan barcodes directly into inventory systems. When new products arrive, workers use their smartphones to scan barcodes, and the data appears instantly in the inventory database wherever the cursor is positioned. This eliminates typing errors and dramatically speeds up the registration process.
The solution works with any inventory management software, whether it's a cloud-based system, local database, or Excel spreadsheet. Setup takes less than a minute, and workers can start registering products immediately after installing the app. Multiple team members can register products simultaneously, further reducing the time needed to process new shipments.