Operations
Barcode scanning for warehouse operations
Every warehouse workflow in Crate — receiving, putaway, counting, adjustments — supports barcode scanning. Scan product barcodes and bin locations to eliminate manual entry, reduce errors, and speed up operations on the warehouse floor.
Supported Formats
Five barcode formats, one scanning interface
Crate recognizes the barcode formats already on your products and packaging. No special labels required — start scanning with the barcodes you have.
Standard international product barcode used on retail goods worldwide.
North American retail barcode. Crate reads UPC-A natively from product packaging.
High-density barcode for logistics labels, shipping containers, and internal warehouse tags.
Two-dimensional codes for encoding richer data — bin locations, lot details, or item URLs.
Generate and assign internal barcodes for items, bins, or locations that lack manufacturer codes.
Where Scanning Is Used
Scanning built into every warehouse workflow
Barcode scanning isn't a separate module — it's woven into the workflows your team already uses. Every screen that involves identifying an item or location supports scan input.
Goods Receiving
Scan incoming items against purchase orders during receiving. Crate matches the barcode to your catalog, pre-fills the GRN line item, and flags quantity mismatches instantly.
Putaway
Scan the destination bin barcode to assign stock to a specific location. The inventory position is created at the bin level the moment the scan is confirmed.
Cycle Counting
Scan items during cycle counts to verify quantities. Crate shows the expected count and records adjustments with reason codes, all linked to the scanned barcode.
Stock Adjustments
Scan to identify an item before recording a stock adjustment. Eliminates manual SKU lookup and reduces data entry errors on the warehouse floor.
Item Lookup
Scan any barcode to instantly view the item details — current stock positions, lot numbers, bin locations, and recent transaction history.
Mobile Ready
Designed for the warehouse floor
Phone & Tablet
Responsive scanning interface with large touch targets. Works on any device with a camera — no dedicated hardware required.
Fast Identification
Scan resolves to the item or bin in under a second. No loading screens between scans during high-volume receiving.
Offline Resilient
Scanned data is buffered locally. Intermittent connectivity on the warehouse floor won't interrupt the workflow.
See barcode scanning in action
Schedule a demo and we'll walk through the full scanning workflow — from receiving a shipment to placing items in bins.