Barcode scanning and inventory entry

Purpose

1. Enable automated barcode scanning and entry of arcade machine inventory into digital systems, minimizing manual entry.

2. Support rapid stocktaking, reduction of human errors, and automated syncing with inventory management and reporting tools.

3. Integrate with purchase orders, supplier receipts, and warehouse tracking, updating stock in real-time as items are received, moved, or allocated to customers.

4. Ensure accurate count, enable instant notification if stock levels are low, and link barcode actions to downstream finance or logistics processes.

Trigger Conditions

1. Barcode is scanned using hardware scanner, mobile device, or tablet.

2. RFID tag or serial entry is detected.

3. Scheduled or on-demand inventory audit initiated.

4. Manual action in inventory management software to input or adjust items.

Platform Variants

1. SAP Inventory Management

- Feature: Barcode API endpoint for real-time stock entry, `/api/barcode/receive` with item code and quantity.

2. Oracle NetSuite

- Feature: SuiteScript barcode entry trigger, configure `record.submitFields('inventoryitem', ...)` script.

3. Microsoft Dynamics 365

- Feature: Inventory Journal - Barcode entry via Data Entity, configure the "InventoryTransactions" entity.

4. Zoho Inventory

- Feature: API Endpoint `/items/` with POST method for scanned entries.

5. Fishbowl Inventory

- Feature: Fishbowl API `importBarcodeList` method for bulk scan entry.

6. Square for Retail

- Feature: Barcode scanning via Square POS SDK and verify with Items API endpoint.

7. Shopify

- Feature: InventoryLevels API with mutation on barcode scan event.

8. Vend (Lightspeed Retail)

- Feature: `POST /inventory` with scanned item code and quantity.

9. Cin7 Core (DEAR Inventory)

- Feature: `POST /Inventory/StockAdjust` API for scan-triggered adjustments.

10. QuickBooks Commerce

- Feature: `POST /products/barcode` to update or add scanned inventory.

11. Finale Inventory

- Feature: Webhook for barcode input, triggers `POST /inventory_changes`.

12. Unleashed Software

- Feature: `POST /api/StockOnHand` on barcode receipt.

13. Katana Manufacturing ERP

- Feature: `POST /stockadjustments` triggered by scanner event.

14. Odoo

- Feature: Barcode module, with action on `stock.quant` model update.

15. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)

- Feature: Barcode trigger with `/products/` update endpoint.

16. Oracle Fusion Cloud Inventory

- Feature: Barcode event capture, update through REST `POST /fscmRestApi/resources/latest/inventoryItems`.

17. SAP Business One

- Feature: Service Layer API, `POST /InventoryGenEntry` with barcode input.

18. Acumatica

- Feature: Inventory receipt screen barcode input, monitored via `InventoryReceipt` endpoint.

19. Skubana (Extensiv)

- Feature: Barcode listener with Product Update API.

20. SkuVault

- Feature: SmartScan integration with `/api/Inventory/UpdateQuantity` on scan.

21. InFlow Inventory

- Feature: Barcode scan to `/api/stock/update` endpoint.

Benefits

1. Accelerates arcade machine stock entry, eliminates manual transcription.

2. Improves inventory accuracy and reduces shrinkage.

3. Automates record-keeping, supporting compliance.

4. Enables real-time stock visibility and just-in-time restocking.

5. Provides instant alerts for low or surplus stock.

6. Integrates with sales, accounting, and logistics solutions for seamless data flow.

7. Decreases operational costs by reducing human labor intensity.