Choosing software
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Inventory management on Linux: what works on Ubuntu, Fedora and other distros
Most inventory software only installs on Windows. The three ways to manage inventory on Linux, what each one costs you in effort, and how to pick one for a team.
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.
Why Excel won't work for inventory management (and when it still does)
Excel is where most inventory tracking starts, and where it quietly breaks once a team shares it. The seven limits of spreadsheet inventory, and how to move on.
Free inventory management software: how to choose one, and what free plans leave out
How to choose free inventory management software: the criteria that matter, the limits free plans hide, and how to test an app before your team relies on it.
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.