The problem
Raw material and finished goods were tracked by hand across several locations, so counts drifted and nobody trusted the numbers.
The opportunity
A scanner at each step makes the count a by-product of doing the work.
My approach
- 01
Label at receiving
Every incoming lot gets a Code 128 barcode and a thermal label.
- 02
Scan to use
Material usage and production are logged by scanning, not typing.
- 03
Multi-location
Inventory is tracked per site and per warehouse location.
Results & current status
- Built and working: receiving, usage and production tracked by scanner across locations.