[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”sheetgo-post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Investing in inventory management software can be very expensive. But most businesses don\u2019t know they can create and develop their very own inventory management system with Google Sheets!<\/span><\/p>\n But what about important inventory tools and features? Organizations that deal with large numbers of stock usually rely on barcode inventory systems to improve efficiency to check items in and out. That\u2019s why Sheetgo has created its own template for an inventory system with a barcode scanner.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s explore the features of the Sheetgo template and how to install the inventory system with a barcode scanner.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”what” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n A barcode inventory system is a way to help streamline and automate your inventory tracking database by using a tool to scan and record each item for you. The barcode scanner will automatically send the item data directly to your inventory database, avoiding any manual effort.<\/span><\/p>\n As a result, you\u2019re able to scan and record dozens of items in the time it would take to manually input a single item.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in a more basic inventory template without a barcode scanning system, take a look at our blog post introducing the <\/span>inventory management template in Google Sheets<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F6F8F9″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”17px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_tablet=”” header_4_font_phone=”” header_4_font_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/app.sheetgo.com\/templates\/inventory-barcode” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”INSTALL FREE TEMPLATE” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#2979ff” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”6px” button_font=”|700|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_margin_tablet=”10px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”10px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”15px|16px|15px|16px|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”rgba(41,121,255,0.7)” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”how” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The inventory management template<\/span><\/a> by Sheetgo makes tracking your inventory easier than ever. The template is an automated workflow that consists of 4 spreadsheets:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/inventory-blog-post.png” alt=”inventory system with barcode scanner Sheetgo” title_text=”inventory-blog-post” align=”center” module_class=”sheetgo-post-no-shadow-img” _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n This whole system is based on Sheetgo forms to make inventory management even easier. There\u2019s three forms (Register, Check-in, and Check-out<\/span>) <\/b>where you can scan barcodes. Once you\u2019ve scanned your items, Sheetgo automatically transfers the data into the corresponding spreadsheets.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/inventory-system-with-barcode-1.png” alt=”inventory system with barcode check-in” title_text=”inventory system with barcode 1″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at the many benefits of using this barcode system for inventory over other complex inventory systems available on the market.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”why” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n With this inventory barcode system, you have access to great features to optimize and automate your inventory management.<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s just a few of these features:<\/span><\/p>\n This is a fully developed inventory management system that\u2019s extremely customizable and scalable. What\u2019s more, this inventory system costs a fraction of the price tag for inventory management software with barcode scanner!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”make” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Making your own custom inventory system with Sheetgo is easy. Just download the template, connect your files and adjust the features to fulfill your specific objectives!<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s explore how to set up a barcode inventory system for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”install” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]First, go to the <\/span>template page<\/span><\/a> and sign up for Sheetgo with your Google account. Once signed in, simply click <\/span>Install template<\/b> and Sheetgo will add it to your Google Drive.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/inventory-system-with-barcode-2.png” alt=”inventory system with barcode installation” title_text=”inventory system with barcode 2″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_id=”use” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s time to start inputting your inventory data within the spreadsheets. First, you must delete the sample data already provided. You can then use the Sheetgo forms to input your data into the spreadsheets. You can find the forms for item recording in the Forms tab on the right-hand menu within the workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n Simply choose the correct form referring to the spreadsheet you want to input data into. Sheetgo will automatically transfer the data to the corresponding spreadsheet and update the rest of the sheets accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n This <\/span>inventory scanning system consists of 3<\/span> forms:<\/span><\/p>\n There are two ways you can use the Sheetgo forms to input item information:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Simply type in your item information in the dedicated fields and press <\/span>Submit<\/b> to send your data to the spreadsheet.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/inventory-system-with-barcode-3.png” alt=”inventory system with barcode register items” title_text=”inventory system with barcode 3″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Click Scan<\/strong> (the icon that looks like a barcode) to use your camera to scan the barcode on your items. Once finished, press Submit to send your data to the spreadsheet.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/inventory-system-with-barcode-4.png” alt=”inventory system with barcode check-out” title_text=”inventory system with barcode 4″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\nWhat is a barcode inventory system?<\/h2>\n
Sign up for Sheetgo and start tracking your inventory<\/span><\/span> automatically<\/h4>\n
How does Sheetgo\u2019s inventory management work?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Why use a barcode inventory system?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to make an online inventory system with barcode scanner<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Install the Sheetgo inventory management template<\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Use the Sheetgo forms with barcode scanner to input your items<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Option 1: Manually input data into the form fields<\/span><\/h4>\n
Option 2: Automatically input data using the barcode scanner<\/span><\/h4>\n