There are two types of scanning technologies available for inventory count integration into Microsoft Dynamics RMS and POS.  The easiest way to think of them is online and offline.  They both allow you to count your inventory and get those counts into your retail system for inventory reconciliation purposes.  Where they differ is how the data gets into your system. 

• Online scanners connect to the live system and record all counted inventory as a “Physical Count” within the system.  The advantages are you get live feedback to your inventory counting and the data is already in your system without any additional steps.  The disadvantages are these solutions can be costly, require a strong wireless infrastructure, and are often tied to a physical store due to license or software restrictions.  InterDyn LANAC Technology resells these solutions and for many customers online scanners are a powerful addition to their retail system. 
• Offline scanners are standalone units used to scan barcodes and record quantities.  All data is stored on the unit and must be connected to a computer to upload the data.  The advantages are these units get long battery life, aren’t dependant on an infrastructure, are portable, and are very cost effective.  The disadvantages are they require extra time and steps to dock the devices to a computer, upload the data, and import the data into RMS.  InterDyn LANAC Technology also sells these devices at very competitive prices. 

Another cost effective solution to using these scanning technologies with your inventory counts is renting them.  InterDyn LANAC Technology currently offers Honeywell (formerly Metrologic) Optimus S scanners for rental with daily or weekly rates.  These are reliable scanners optimized for fast offline inventory counting.  They come configured and ready for inventory counting.  They also include InterDyn LANAC’s documentation for using the scanners, uploading the data to your computer, importing to RMS, and processing your inventory counts.  Additional inventory training and documentation is also available.

Call today to find out how InterDyn LANAC Technology can help you with your year end inventory counts.