Warehousing Technology

Resource: American Management Association www.amanet.org

Barcoding Basics

Scanning and Identifying Errors

#1 Labeling errors

Bar code marking in both machine-readable and human-readable form are placed on both the storage locations (shelves, racks, drawers, and bins) and on the product itself. What shipping and receiving issues might occur if labels are improperly placed, or information is incorrect. Describe a scenario.

#2 Portable Scanning errors

A counter equipped with a portable scanner will scan in the identify of a particular SKU, provide quantify, record count, shelf count and other information. Scanner will allow its operator to make changes, update or delete information. What inventory issues might occur using the portable scanner? Describe a scenario.

#3 Solutions

Think about how you would respond to scenario #1 and #2. Describe what corrections could be made to fix the issues.

CDWS 1600 Warehouse Technology Skills Rev. Spring 2019