Scan inventory faster.
Barcode scanning is planned to make common inventory updates faster by connecting product identification with simple stock workflows.
Barcode scanning is currently planned for a future release.
Point your camera at a product barcode.
Planned workflow preview — not yet available.
Does SimpleInventory support barcode scanning today?
Barcode scanning can speed up inventory work by letting a user identify a product with a barcode instead of searching for it manually. SimpleInventory plans to add barcode scanning as part of its lightweight inventory workflow. It is planned as a future capability and is presented as Coming Soon until released.
Why barcode scanning
Find products faster
Use a barcode to identify an item instead of typing or searching through a long product list.
Reduce repetitive entry
Scanning can make repeated inventory checks and stock updates more efficient.
Keep the workflow simple
The goal is not to turn SimpleInventory into a complex warehouse system. Barcode scanning is intended to support the everyday inventory tasks small businesses already perform.
Scope Boundary
Current Status: Coming Soon. Barcode scanning is not represented as available functionality until the implementation is released and tested.
Planned workflow
Scan a product barcode
Identify the item with your phone camera or a scanner.
Identify the matching product
The scanned code is matched to a product record.
Review current inventory
Check the product's current inventory information.
Perform an action
Perform a supported inventory action such as a stock update.
Save to history
Save the change to inventory history.
Related pages
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Frequently asked questions
Does SimpleInventory support barcode scanning today?
Can I import products before barcode scanning is available?
Will I be able to scan barcodes with a phone?
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