Barcode & QR Scanning for Manufacturing Businesses
Speed up billing, stock-taking, and goods receipt with barcode and QR scanning that works on any Android or iOS device without special hardware
Manual item lookup and data entry are the biggest causes of billing errors and slow checkout in retail and warehouse operations. ASTech ERP integrates barcode and QR code scanning across every workflow where it saves time — POS billing, goods receipt, stock-taking, delivery verification, and returns. You can use a dedicated USB or Bluetooth barcode scanner, or use the camera on any smartphone or tablet — no additional hardware cost required for the mobile scanning option. The system supports all major 1D barcode formats (EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 39) and QR codes including government-mandated QR codes on e-invoices. Generating barcodes for your own products is also possible — upload a product list and download printable barcode sheets ready for labelling. For fashion and apparel businesses, the variant scanning workflow identifies not just the product but the specific size-colour combination, making checkout at a multi-SKU apparel store as fast as a grocery store.
Why Manufacturing Businesses Need Barcode & QR Scanning
Manufacturing businesses deal with raw material procurement, multi-stage production, quality checks, and finished goods dispatch — all happening simultaneously. ASTech ERP connects your purchase orders, production floor, and sales in a single flow so nothing falls through the cracks.
Key Benefits
Fast checkout in retail and food service
Scanning a barcode adds the item to the POS bill in under a second. For items sold by weight, pair with a weighing scale to capture weight and price automatically. Billing time at the counter drops by 60–70% vs manual entry.
Accurate goods receipt at the warehouse
Scan received items against the purchase order. The system shows expected vs scanned quantities in real time, flagging discrepancies before the delivery team leaves. Eliminates shortage disputes with vendors.
Mobile stock-taking without clipboards
Use the mobile app to scan physical stock during stock-taking. The system records the counted quantity against each scanned barcode and generates the variance report automatically when you finish.
Generate and print barcodes for your products
Create barcodes for products that do not have manufacturer barcodes. Configure barcode format, include price or batch number if required, and print labels directly or download sheets for a label printer.
How It Works
Connect your scanner or enable camera scanning
Plug in a USB barcode scanner and it works immediately — no configuration. For mobile scanning, open the camera icon in the POS or stock module to use the phone camera as a scanner.
Map barcodes to products in the product master
Either import manufacturer barcodes from your product import sheet, or scan each item once to assign the barcode. Multiple barcodes per product (e.g., loose and case pack) are supported.
Scan during billing, receipt, and stock-taking
Scanning in the POS adds items to the bill. Scanning during goods receipt updates the delivery count. Scanning during stock-taking records the physical count. The context determines what happens with the scan.
Generate labels for unbranded products
Select products needing barcodes, choose a barcode format, and generate a printable label sheet. Print on standard A4 sticker sheets or a dedicated label printer like Zebra or Citizen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What barcode formats does ASTech ERP support?+
Can I use my smartphone camera instead of a dedicated barcode scanner?+
How do I handle products with multiple barcodes (e.g., loose unit and carton)?+
Does the system read QR codes on government e-invoices?+
Can I track serial numbers using barcodes for electronics or equipment?+
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