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Mark_mitchell
Member Username: Mark_mitchell
Post Number: 72 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 01:16 pm: |
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Gary, Our hand held bar code scanners work in conjunction with the FleetNet software. This part of FleetNet actually works pretty good. When parts are received as the result of a purchase order, the software "receives" the parts into inventory. Work orders are generated which have their own bar code, when parts are required, the mechanic scans the bar code on the work order, then scans the bar code label on the parts bin. We do not bar code the individual parts but instead we label the storage bin with the bar code label for that part, an advantage that you have with a hand held. Each morning a report is run which shows what work orders had parts scanned against them. The report is updated to the system and then the work orders are updated. Once the work order is updated, the inventory is automatically adjusted and that part along with its value is applied to the work order. The scanner also makes physical inventory counts a breeze. We do cycle counting to spread the labor of inventory counts over a 3-4 month period. Mark |
Denny_hahn
Member Username: Denny_hahn
Post Number: 138 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 12:47 pm: |
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Gary, RVT has been using bar codes for about a year now. We're still in learning stage. It did WORK GREAT for inventory, went much faster. We have mechanics open & close work orders with the scan tool & charge the parts out to the work order. As Steve said no more wrong part numbers from the mechanics. We also print bar codes & attach to the parts when they arrive & are checked in. We like Steve's idea of using piggy back labels & attaching to the work orders, we may try that. We're trying to figure out what works best for us & the mechaincs. Give me a call with any questions. Denny |
Steve Myers
Member Username: Steve_myers
Post Number: 84 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 02:09 pm: |
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Gary, RRTA has been using bar codes for parts for the past 7 years. It has worked better than expected. It eliminates mechanics writing down the wrong number. It makes parts entry for work orders much easier. It does add one more step in that you have to print a bar code when the parts are received and then apply them to the part. We use "Piggy Back" labels so you can put the label on the part and then peel it from the part and apply it to the work order. Our next step is for the mechanics to have hand held readers for work orders and then they can scan the part to the work order. We will also be looking to use hand held scanners in the future for doing inventory counts. Swipe a bar code and enter the quantity, simple. If you need more information, call me. Steve |
Gary_williams
Member Username: Gary_williams
Post Number: 123 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 01:32 pm: |
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Does anyone use bar codes w/scanning tool to put your parts into inventory and remove them onto the work orders out of inventory? Pros and Cons. How does that work and does it work? |
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