Barcode Management

The SODOO Barcode module digitises warehouse operations and minimises the error rate. Receiving, issuing, counting and transfers can be done with mobile scanners or smartphones…

What You Will Learn in This Section

Barcode types and standards
Scanner installation and configuration
Mobile warehouse operations
Lot/serial tracking

Overview

The SODOO Barcode module digitises warehouse operations and minimises the error rate. Receiving, issuing, counting and transfers can be done with mobile scanners or smartphones.

Mobile App

A mobile barcode scanning app compatible with Android/iOS.

Hardware Support

USB, Bluetooth and wireless scanner integration.

Multiple Formats

1D barcode, 2D QR code and DataMatrix support.

Label Printing

Zebra, Brother and thermal printer integration.

Supported Barcode Types

EAN-13

The standard 13-digit barcode for retail products

UPC-A

The North American retail standard

Code 128

Industrial use, alphanumeric

QR Code

2D code, high data capacity

DataMatrix

High data density in small areas

GS1-128

Comprehensive information including lot, expiry date and serial number

Scanner Types

Smartphone

Use the phone camera as a barcode scanner with the SODOO mobile app. Ideal for a low-cost start.

Handheld Scanner

Professional scanners with USB or Bluetooth connection. Recommended for high-volume operations.

Handheld Terminal (PDA)

Industrial handheld terminals with an integrated scanner. Compatible with Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic.

Barcode Operations

Receiving: Quick entry by scanning incoming products
Put-away: Product → location matching
Picking: Picking products per order
Packing: Verifying the package contents
Shipping: Exit check and printing documents
Counting: Periodic stock counts
Transfer: Moving products between warehouses

Lot and Serial Number Tracking

The barcode system supports lot and serial number tracking:

Lot tracking: Traceability per batch (food, pharmaceuticals)
Serial tracking: Traceability per unit (electronics)
Expiry date: FIFO/FEFO management by expiry date
GS1-128: Product, lot and expiry information in a single barcode

GS1-128 Example (01)08690123456789(10)LOT2024(17)260315
This barcode contains: the product code, the lot number and the expiry date 15.03.2026.

Label Printing

Supported Printers

Zebra ZD420, ZD620, ZT410 series
Brother QL series
DYMO LabelWriter
TSC, Honeywell thermal printers

Label Templates

Product label (barcode + product name + price)
Shelf label (location barcode)
Shipping label (GS1 format)
Lot/serial label

Installation Steps

Module activation: Enable Barcode under Settings → Inventory
Scanner connection: Plug in the USB scanner or pair it over Bluetooth
Mobile app: Download SODOO Barcode from the App Store/Play Store
Product barcodes: Enter the barcode numbers on the product cards
Location barcodes: Assign barcodes to the warehouse locations
Test: Test the system with a sample scan