James manages multiple storage facilities across the city, each containing thousands of items that need regular verification against inventory records. His team conducts monthly stock checks to identify discrepancies, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone. Workers must manually record item locations and quantities, then later enter this data into the inventory system, creating opportunities for mistakes and delays in reporting.
Stock verification in storage facilities typically involves workers walking through aisles, manually checking items, and recording information on paper or tablets. This process is slow, prone to human error, and requires additional time to transfer data into inventory systems. When discrepancies are found, it's difficult to trace when and where they occurred because verification data isn't captured in real-time.
Traditional barcode scanners could improve accuracy, but they're expensive to deploy across multiple facilities and require training workers on specialized equipment. Many storage facilities operate with limited budgets and can't justify the cost of dedicated scanning hardware for periodic verification tasks.
WiScanner enables efficient stock verification by turning smartphones into portable barcode scanners. Workers walk through storage facilities with their phones, scanning item barcodes as they verify stock. Each scan appears instantly in the inventory system running on a computer, allowing real-time verification and immediate identification of discrepancies.
The solution works across multiple storage locations, with each facility using the same simple setup. Workers connect their phones to the local WiFi network and start scanning. Since WiScanner works entirely on local networks, it functions reliably even in remote storage facilities with poor internet connectivity. The data flows directly into Excel spreadsheets or inventory management software, eliminating manual data entry steps.