# Barcode inventory

One scan per unit, one number per shelf.

## How does Barcode inventory work?

Inventorious gives every product and variation its own code and prints barcode labels from the product list. At the register a handheld scanner adds the item to the cart, and the sale reduces stock in that warehouse. Counting uses stock adjustments: enter the counted quantity and the difference is saved in the stock history.

- **Best for**: Shelves, tills and stock counts

## Key capabilities

- Barcode labels for products and variations, printed from the product list.
- Handheld scanners work at the register: scan to add the item to the cart.
- Every sale reduces stock in the warehouse it was sold from.
- Stock adjustments keep a history of who changed which count.

1. Give each product and variation a code, then print the labels.
2. Scan items at the register or search by name and code.
3. Count the shelf, post the adjustment and review the stock history.

## More modules

- [Point of sale](https://inventoriouspro.com/features/pos) - Fast checkout with barcode scanning, split payments and receipts.
- [Inventory and barcodes](https://inventoriouspro.com/features/inventory) - Products, variations, brands, categories, stock alerts and printable barcodes.
- [Smart stock import](https://inventoriouspro.com/features/import) - Upload a CSV or Excel sheet, map columns automatically and fix problems before saving.
- [Sales, purchases and returns](https://inventoriouspro.com/features/sales-purchases) - Quotations, sales, purchases, returns, payments and invoices.
- [Reports](https://inventoriouspro.com/features/reports) - Profit and loss, sales, stock, payments and expense reports.
- [HRM and payroll](https://inventoriouspro.com/features/hrm) - Staff, shifts, attendance, leave, holidays and payroll.
- [Online store](https://inventoriouspro.com/features/online-store) - Publish your catalogue to a storefront and take online orders.
- [Multi-warehouse and roles](https://inventoriouspro.com/features/warehouses-roles) - Many locations, one account, with permissions per role.

## Use cases for Barcode inventory

- [Fashion and boutiques](https://inventoriouspro.com/use-cases/fashion) - Sizes, colours, barcode labels and seasonal stock.

## Quick answers

**Who is Inventorious for?**

It suits retail shops, wholesalers, cafes, pharmacies and electronics stores, from one counter to several branches. It is built around physical stock, so firms that only sell services will find much of it unnecessary.

**Which modules are included?**

Seven areas: point of sale, inventory and barcodes, sales, purchases and returns, reports, HRM and payroll, online store, and multi-warehouse with roles. Some modules, such as the online store and report downloads, depend on the plan you choose.

**Which languages are supported?**

The interface is available in English, Spanish and Arabic, and Arabic uses a full right-to-left layout. Administrators can edit translations and add more languages from the settings.

![Inventorious](https://inventoriouspro.com/assets/brand/inventorious-logo-white-ff4cefdd.png)

## Ready to simplify inventory and billing?

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source: https://inventoriouspro.com/features/barcodes
language: en
modified: 2026-11-13