A wireless barcode scanner can work nicely with many different types of checkout and even POS systems. In fact, with the higher prevalence of barcodes in today’s retail (and wholesale) environment, there are tons of reasons to consider migrating to a wireless barcode model.
There is the increased freedom and range of motion, plus being able to store all of your data on your server (and instantly) rather than in the device itself, and much more.
Here are a number of reasons to consider moving to wireless scanning technology.
Increased Freedom:
You are probably already using barcodes in your business, so you understand just how much faster and accurate this has made your operations. When you move to a wireless barcode scanner, this can really enhance your freedom. The wireless scanner will actually become your workhorse, probably going everywhere with you. As a business owner, you will be able to roam and walk around while staying connected to your server and system via Bluetooth technology.
In other words, you will be able to take your scanner to the inventory or parts in question. This can be a huge advantage over needing to have the inventory always close to your scanner. Previously, there were situations where business owners literally needed to bring or move their inventory one piece at a time in order to scan it into the system.
Improved Durability:
By the same token, most of these wireless scanners are actually very well made. The manufacturers understand that they will be used constantly and moved around from place to place. For this reason they are also quite durable. Of course, accidents will happen and these items tend to get knocked around, dropped, etc.. Many of these devices undergo rigorous testing including being dropped multiple times on hard surfaces like solid concrete. They will last a long time, even under stressful use.
Greater Ease of Use:
Another great thing about a wireless scanner is that it is incredibly easy to use. Part of the reason for this is due to its mobility. With most models, they are configured along the same lines as something like a computer headphone; all you need to do is plug it in and then it installs itself automatically. The design itself is also very user friendly, all which is required is to point and press the scan button. You will hear a distinctive beep sound if the barcode was successfully captured.
The actual physical structure of the scanner is a big benefit as well. Being free from cords and wires is very helpful. Plus, this lends itself to a lot more flexibility in the work environment. Designs are often modified and even molded to fit your grip comfortably for long periods of time.
Data Stored on your Server:
When you actually get started using your new wireless scanner there is one crucial major advantage. This is the fact that all of your data is literally saved to the server, in real-time. This is quite revolutionary, especially when you consider that older and more traditional scanners actually hold the data on the device itself. The information needs to be uploaded to the server.
This is a critical issue for mission critical information. With an ‘always on’ type of system setup, this means that as soon as it is captured, your data is available across the entire business enterprise. The time delays often experienced with batch processing are completely eliminated. This gives you and your business more timely information that can lead to better business decisions.
Uses Battery Power:
Since these wireless devices can run on battery power, it saves you electricity and only needs to recharge occasionally. This is also nice since a loss of electrical power during a storm or other event doesn’t hinder the collection and saving of data, according to the Chron Small Business site. The electricity savings can also be significant, depending on the size of your business. Additionally, minimizing utility bills and energy consumption is something that everyone should be interested in.
Saves Money:
Since a wireless scanner is so easy to use, and offers many of the additional benefits listed above, it is very easy to train others how to use this item. This has the result of improving worker efficiency and reducing labor costs. In the process, this ends up leading to an improvement in the overall bottom line of the business. Just the fact that there is no longer any need to bring all of the items to a central point or location as preparation for scanning can save hours in some cases. This will reduce the number of hours required to identify and track inventory, saving your business a boatload of money. It is also nice to know that you do not need to do all of this job yourself, either.
