My apps accept bar code input and when I hear a request like yours they usually mean they want to avoid all the work of setting up the system.
To make this easy, get your CIO/CTO and IT in the meeting and tell what you want and how it should work.
It's not easy at first and for some instances not a good fit.
I have a custom cabinet & woodworks shop. Im looking to start bar-coding and scanning my extra inventory of materials.
Maybe something that is compatible with smart-phone/tablet tech?...
Do i need any software to generate codes and/or spreadsheets?
Any suggestions or tips in the right direction would be much appreciated.

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