Easily manage inventory in Katana’s Warehouse App by scanning barcodes to record stock movements and improve accuracy.
Note: The Warehouse App is part of the Warehouse Management add-on. Included in Professional and Professional Plus plans. Standard plan users can purchase it separately.
What you can do with scanning
Scanning allows warehouse operators to:
Speed up picking and receiving
Ensure data accuracy
Eliminate manual entry
Supported scanning methods:
Infrared scanners (built-in or external)
Mobile device cameras
Scanning for Pick & Pack tasks
Operators can scan:
Registered product barcodes
Batch barcodes (if batch tracking is enabled)
Using an infrared scanner
Open and start a Pick & Pack task.
Scan the item's barcode using the scanner.
The item is recognized, and a detailed view opens.
(If required) Assign a batch number.
Scan the barcode multiple times to increase quantity, or manually adjust.
Continue to scan the next item.
Tip: Batch barcodes are required if batch tracking is enabled.
Using a mobile device camera
Open and start the Pick & Pack task.
Tap the camera icon to launch the scanner.
Point your device at the item’s barcode.
Once scanned, a detailed view of the item opens.
(If applicable) Select a batch number.
Confirm the quantity (manually or via repeat scans).
Return to the item list and repeat for the next product.
Scanning for Receiving tasks
Operators can scan:
Supplier barcodes for incoming inventory
Note: Barcodes for receiving can be scanned in any order. You don’t need to return to the task list between items.
Steps:
Open and start a Receiving task.
Use an infrared scanner or tap the camera icon.
Scan the barcode on the supplier label.
If the item is batch-tracked, select or create a batch.
Confirm the quantity and return to the task list.
Continue scanning the next item.
Helpful tips
Batch assignment is mandatory for batch-tracked items.
Mixed barcode scanning is supported for receiving, with no need to follow a specific sequence.
Error scanning? Double-check barcode clarity and ensure the item is already registered in Katana.
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