Barcode and QR code inventory management

Purpose

1.1. Enable real-time tracking, validation, and management of agricultural inventory using barcode/QR code scanning via mobile or fixed devices.
1.2. Automate stock intake, dispatch, and transfer logs to synchronize with ERP, reduce manual entry, minimize errors, and speed order fulfillment.
1.3. Automate alerts for low stock, discrepancies, or shipment readiness; streamline audit trails for regulatory compliance and traceability.
1.4. Seamlessly update supplier/customer systems when particular lots move through supply chain steps.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Barcode/QR code scanned at warehouse entry/exit or picking station.
2.2. Inventory threshold reached (low or high stock).
2.3. Scheduled or event-driven inventory audit cycles.
2.4. Deviations in barcode read vs. expected stock list.
2.5. Shipment packing initiated or completed.

Platform variants

3.1. Google Sheets
• API: Sheets API append/update; configure to ingest scan event, timestamp, product, quantity.
3.2. Microsoft Power Automate
• Trigger: “When a barcode is scanned” via mobile; action: update Dynamics or SharePoint list.
3.3. Zapier
• App: Zapier Barcode Scanner; configure trigger flow to connect Google Sheets, QuickBooks, or Shopify.
3.4. Airtable
• Feature: Barcode field type; sync with Automations to adjust linked records on scan.
3.5. SAP
• API: /inventoryManagement/entries POST; push scan event with lot details.
3.6. Oracle NetSuite
• Integration: Inventory Management API; update inventory levels by barcode event.
3.7. Zoho Inventory
• Module: Barcode Scanning (Mobile App); configure webhook to trigger on new scan.
3.8. Shopify
• API: InventoryLevel.adjust endpoint; map scanned code to SKU and quantity.
3.9. QuickBooks Commerce
• API: TrackInventory endpoint; sync scan events for product reconciliation.
3.10. Square for Retail
• POS API: Inventory updated webhook; scan triggers adjust count in POS inventory.
3.11. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature: Barcode scanning import via server plugin; automate batch updates.
3.12. Cin7
• Function: Barcode scan events to Product flow; set automation on “scan product in/out” event.
3.13. Loyverse
• Feature: Stock adjustment via barcode scanning in Back Office; set push notification on mismatch.
3.14. TradeGecko
• API: inventory_on_hand/sku PATCH; update stock on scanned-in/out.
3.15. Odoo
• Barcode Module: Scan event triggers automated inventory moves.
3.16. InFlow Inventory
• Feature: Mobile scanning; set rule for auto-adjust and out-of-stock alerts.
3.17. Janam Barcode Scanners
• SDK: Trigger POS/ERP API call when scan complete.
3.18. Socket Mobile Scanners
• Event Listener: Assign input to update endpoint in chosen software.
3.19. Bluebird Barcode Terminal
• Feature: Script scan action to push HTTP POST to inventory API.
3.20. Honeywell Operational Intelligence
• Feature: Scan data forwarding to ERP REST API with validation workflow.
3.21. Tulip
• Trigger: Barcode widget event; auto-update MES or inventory tables.
3.22. AWS Lambda
• Function: Scan event triggers Lambda; Lambda updates DynamoDB or invokes webhook.
3.23. MongoDB Realm Triggers
• Setup: On new scan doc insertion, trigger workflow for updating related collections.

Benefits

4.1. Removes manual data entry, reducing errors and labor costs.
4.2. Delivers instant inventory visibility, supporting better planning and replenishment.
4.3. Automates compliance records, ensuring audit trail accuracy.
4.4. Enables rapid discrepancy detection, minimizing shrinkage.
4.5. Updates all stakeholders and platforms in real time, improving supply chain communication.