Barcoding is used extensively across Ostendo.  Barcoding covers:

 

Descriptors:  To enter Barcodes against Descriptors go into Inventory>Descriptors and enter the barcode into the ‘Barcode’ field

 

Item specific Barcode: To enter Barcodes go into Inventory>Items and enter the barcode into the ‘Barcode’ field. 

 

Item Variant Barcode:  For Items that have variations such as Unit of Measure, Batch Number, Colour, etc. you can enter a barcode specifically related to the combination.  To do this go to Inventory then, in the drop-down list under Items (I.e Do not click on Items but go to it's drop-down list) select Item Barcodes.  Select the Item(s) that have sub-level variants and go to the ‘Detail’ view.  You can now enter the specific Barcode for the exact combination of variants.

 

Serial Numbered Items:  For Items that are Serial Number Controlled it is not necessary to enter a bar code as described above.  The reason for this is that a Serial Number Barcode is attached to a single Item/Serial Number when it is received into stock.  Ostendo therefore knows the sub level variations (if any) that are attached to this specific Serial Number.  Simply scanning the Serial Number will enable Ostendo to recognise the Item and its variants.  You should note that duplicate Serial Numbers within an individual Item Code is not allowed in Ostendo.  However you may have the same Serial Number used against another Item Codes or Descriptors.  In this instance Ostendo will display both occurrences to the User for selection of the correct one