TanaBarcodes & labels
Tana articles about Barcodes & labels: practical ideas for keeping inventory in order, whatever you look after.
Do you need a barcode scanner for inventory?
Barcode scanner for inventory, or just your phone? When a handheld or Bluetooth scanner earns its cost, and what to test before you buy one.
Types of barcodes: 1D vs 2D, which to use for inventory, and how to scan them free with Tana
EAN, UPC, Code 128, QR Code, Data Matrix and more compared, which to put on your own inventory labels, and how Tana scans all of them free from a phone or a browser.
How to make barcodes for a small business: internal labels vs. retail barcodes
How to make barcodes for a small business: when you need a registered retail barcode, when your own QR labels are enough, and how to set up either one.
Short-staffed? How to manage inventory with a small team
Running stock control with fewer people? Share the numbers, record changes where they happen, and count smarter to cut stocktake time without adding staff.
iPad inventory management: when a tablet beats a phone or a PC
Is an iPad inventory app right for your team? When a tablet beats a phone or a desk computer for stock counts, receiving and shared stock control.
How to organize office equipment and supplies (and keep it organized)
Workplace organization tips that last: give every item a fixed home, zone and label storage, clear what you don't need, and keep the supply cupboard tidy.
What is property inventory management? How to keep track of the equipment and assets you own
Property inventory management means knowing what equipment you own, where it is and what state it is in. How to build an asset register your team keeps current.