Scan-Based Warehouse System

Minimal data entry - Maximum efficiency

Operator #WHS-8742

Warehouse Dashboard

Items Received Today

248

Scanned operations

Orders Processed

42

QR-based fulfillment

Pending Actions

7

Scanning Interface

Scanning Area

Point barcode or QR code at this area

Warehouse Operations

Receiving

Scan incoming shipments

Workflow: Scan PO → Scan Items → Verify

Putaway

Scan items to storage locations

Workflow: Scan Item → Scan Location → Confirm

Picking

Scan orders and pick items

Workflow: Scan Order → Scan Items → Verify

Packing & Shipping

Scan items to pack and ship

Workflow: Scan Order → Pack → Scan Shipment

System Logic & Workflows

Scan-Based Workflow Design

Barcode Usage

  • All inventory items have unique barcodes
  • Storage locations have location-specific barcodes
  • Packing slips and shipping labels contain scannable codes
  • Equipment and tools have maintenance tracking codes

Example item barcode (ITEM-8742-BX35)

QR Code Usage

  • Shipments have QR codes containing order details
  • Pallets and containers use QR codes for batch tracking
  • Work orders have QR codes for task assignments
  • Equipment maintenance logs use QR codes for quick access

LOC-ZB8-A42

Location QR Code

Scan-Based Operation Workflows

1
Receiving Process

Scan Purchase Order QR code
System auto-populates expected items
Scan each item's barcode
System matches against PO and flags discrepancies

2
Putaway Process

Scan item barcode
System suggests optimal location
Scan location QR code
System updates inventory location

3
Picking Process

Scan Order QR code
System displays items and locations
Scan location QR code at each pick
Scan item barcode
System verifies correct item and updates inventory

4
Shipping Process

Scan Order QR code
System displays items to pack
Scan each item during packing
Scan shipping label barcode
System marks order as shipped and updates inventory