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rbg5
Level 1

Transfer Inventory Using a Barcode Scanner

I am trying to set up the Warehouse Management System for my Company. On the mobile app set up on my Bar Code Scanner, I do not see the option to record the transfer/move of Inventory using the Barcode Scanner. Is this possible? Thank you,

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DebSheenD
QuickBooks Team

Transfer Inventory Using a Barcode Scanner

You have excellent ideas for enhancing our inventory management, @rbg5. I'll share some information about transferring inventory using a barcode scanner.

 

I can see the value of transferring inventory using a barcode scanner in the mobile app. However, this option is unavailable in the QuickBooks mobile app. In the meantime, I recommend using the desktop program to complete the transfers.

 

For more detailed information about the barcode scanner, you can read this link: Set up and use barcode scanning in QuickBooks Desktop

 

Check out this for additional guidance and future reference when using a barcode scanner: Troubleshoot the Warehouse Manager for QuickBooks Desktop Mobile.

 

You're always welcome to drop by if you have questions about managing your inventory. Let me know and I'll lend a hand again.

Deity Alpha
Level 7

Transfer Inventory Using a Barcode Scanner

@rbg5 

You need a 3rd party inventory management app to track Transfer Inventory.

ChBi2024
Level 1

Transfer Inventory Using a Barcode Scanner

@Deity Alpha  can you recommend which third part app will work and what other functions can be done with this app? 

Deity Alpha
Level 7

Transfer Inventory Using a Barcode Scanner

@ChBi2024 

How about this one?

https://go.zoho.com/H3R

 

Eleanor Cleverence
Level 1

Transfer Inventory Using a Barcode Scanner

Hey, I totally get the frustration when something's missing in your setup. Using a barcode scanner to move inventory in QuickBooks can be smooth, but you gotta set it up right. Often it comes down to tweaking teh integration settings in your warehouse managment mobile app. Some off-the-shelf solutions dont really support inventory transfers through a scanner.

QuickBooks, let's face it, is kinda limited when it comes to warehouse stuff, especially those transfers. You might hafta look into enhancing your system with a third-party solution that connects well with QuickBooks and offers mobile scanning features. I've seen similar challenges managed with mobile automation solutions like Cleverence. We used it recently to tackle this same issue, adn it worked great coz of its strong API and customization options that're pretty low code. The way it hooks up to QuickBooks makes life so much easier, enabling not just transfers but real-time tracking. That way, you can cut down on manual screw-ups and boost accuracy. By the way, if your devices go offline sometimes, no worries - it keeps working, so no paperweights for you.

If you're interested, check out Cleverence to fill the gap you're facing. It might be just what you need to get the most out of your barcode scanner with QuickBooks.

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