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Track Your Inventory for Better Bottom Line Results with This Handheld Scanning Solution

• Do you have inventory?
• Do you have a hard time keeping track of accurate inventory counts?
• Would it save you time if you could capture physical inventory using a hand held device?
• Do you track inventory, labor or materials manually?
• Would you like to have faster inventory transactions with less human error?

Accuracy – It’s a Black and White Issue
How many parts were used, were received, are on the shelf? How many hours and which parts did that job require? There’s only one right answer to these questions, and timely access to those right answers can make the difference in a competitive marketplace.

Tracking warehouse operations such as physical counts, receipts, transfers, issues and adjustments typically involves an enormous amount of data entry. Every point in the process where you rely on manual data entry is an opportunity for error. VBScan eliminates manual data entry tasks, delivering immediate access to accurate, up-to-date information. It is the powerful, efficient and cost-effective tool designed to streamline your warehouse operations.

VBScan is a highly flexible, adaptable barcode data collection solution ideal for distributors, manufacturers, job shops and field service operations. VBScan is easy and intuitive to use so your payback begins immediately, not after a lengthy training and implementation period. For accuracy, efficiency and ease of use, VBScan delivers just what you need, when and where you need it. This handheld barcode scanning solution is designed to allow distributors, manufacturers and field service organizations to minimize costs, maximize productivity and maintain a competitive edge in today’s marketplace. VBScan integrates easily with existing applications and is flexible enough to adapt to your company’s unique processes.

VBScan for Inventory
VBScan speeds physical counts and cycle counts, allowing you to quickly scan part numbers, enter quantities and upload that data directly into Physical Count Entry. Warehouse transfers, inventory issues to a project, job or work order, and inventory adjustments can all be streamlined, simplified and accelerated with this solution.

VBScan for Labor Tracking
The VBScan Work Ticket Labor Tracking captures the time spent on each job by scanning the employee number, job number and the step of a job. VBScan allows you to track down-time and other costs including machine downtime, breaks, retooling time, setup time and training. VBScan eliminates the need for computer workstations in your warehouse and is faster, more efficient and more accurate than handwriting time cards. After punch times are scanned, simply cradle the unit and the data file is imported directly into the job, ensuring every job has accurate, up-to-the-minute labor costs.

VBScan for Parts Usage
VBScan Parts Usage Tracking enables you to track step by step all parts used for a work ticket or job operation. Simply scan the part, the warehouse, the quantity, lot or serial numbers and bin locations. After you scan your product, you just cradle the unit, upload the data file and import it right into the job database, giving your entire team real-time accurate inventory cost data. You can also use VBScan to track your product quantities used and time spent, uploading the resulting CSV into the appropriate MAS 90 or MAS 200 module.

Why VBScan is the Right Choice

Cost Effective

• VBScan leverages the Visual Integrator module. No additional Sage MAS 90 or 200 modules to purchase.
• Eliminates the need for computer workstations on the warehouse floor.
• Allows Field Service or Remote installation teams to track inventory used and time spent on jobs.

Highly Flexible

• Imports can be tailored to bring data into any applicable module including JobOps, Work Order, Bill of Materials or Sales Order.
• Open files in Excel for additional analysis or data manipulation.
• Rescan and modify records directly from the handheld.
• Capture inventory transactions on the warehouse floor.
• Supports lot and serialized items.

Large Choice of Handheld Devices

• Uses standard Windows CE operating system, not a proprietary system.
• Available handhelds can serve as a PDA running other applications.
• ICS can provide you with all the hardware you need.

Fast and Accurate

• Immediate batch uploads via docking stations or Wi-Fi.
• Scanning minimizes data entry errors.
• Real-time data available to your manufacturing and operation team.

VBScan eliminates manual data entry tasks, delivering immediate access to accurate, up-to-date information even to your field service or remote installation teams. Better yet, you save costs as this solution eliminates the need for computer workstations on the warehouse floor.

To learn more about how VBScan can empower your Sage MAS 90 or 200, please call Integrated Computer Systems Support 425-284-5415!