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Warehouse Automation: Guidelines for Selecting Handheld Terminals and Barcode Scanners

03.05.2026

The human factor is the biggest source of error in logistics. Using barcode technology during the receipt, placement, and retrieval of goods increases speed by 300%.

Warehouse Automation: Guidelines for Selecting Handheld Terminals and Barcode Scanners

Equipment Selection

  1. Handheld Terminals: These devices are not just scanners, but portable computers with an operating system (usually Android). They exchange data directly (via Wi-Fi) with 1C and other ERP systems.
  2. Barcode Scanners: Wired models should be preferred within the store, and 2D (QR code-capable) wireless models should be preferred in warehouses.
  3. Mobile Printers: Needed to label goods on the spot.

the plastic boxes and shelving systems offered by Artek prevent the loss of small parts (bolts, nuts or electronic components).