Reasons to Invest in a Retail Barcode System for Your Business

Retail barcode systems have certainly found their place on the market and they are not going anywhere. If your business is still not using a barcode system, you have to ask yourself why not! These types of systems have actually been in use for just over 20 years now and have become popular for businesses that want to better manage their inventory levels and serve customers with greater efficiency and speed. Such a system can provide up to the minute information on products and stock levels – definitely of benefit to businesses operating in the retail market.

When you have a barcode system integrated into your existing information system you will be able to track merchandise and carry out full scale inventory checks in short spaces of time. There are many benefits to making use of such as system and we have detailed a few top reasons to consider one for your business below:

• Eliminate potential human error risks – when data is entered manually into the system, the opportunity for errors is much higher than when a barcode is scanned. Scanning a barcode is fast, efficient and reliable.

• Simpler staff training – mastering the art of using a barcode scanner will take infinitely less time than trying to memorise a multitude of product codes for the system. By incorporating barcode systems you can significantly reduce staff training time.

• Affordability – you will find that barcodes are extremely cheap and easy to design, print and affix.

• Quick and easy access to data – while a barcode being scanned can automatically adjust your inventory levels it can also contain absolutely everything you need to know about the product on your system. This is particularly useful for those who are not familiar with stock ordering and where items might be located within the store and so on.

A properly designed and implemented barcode system will be able to assist you to reduce overhead and operate your business with better efficiency. At Teraoka, we stock a variety of retail systems that will benefit the overall running and productivity of your business. When looking for barcode systems and scanners to match, you will find a wide variety to choose from on our catalogue. We believe in only supply the best quality units and so only support reliable and reputable brands on the market.

When investing in a system from Teraoka, we will first visit your premises to handle the professional installation of the unit. We will ensure that it is perfectly integrated with your existing information system and that you and your staff members are shown precisely how to make use of the system and all of its features. Trouble shooting assistance is always available – we are just a phone call away.

If you are looking to invest in a retail barcode system that will benefit your business and its efficiency, take the time to contact us at Teraoka. We will present you with a range of viable options to compare and consider.