Products
The product catalog is the centralized list of every item that can be picked. Products are created and managed through the web dashboard.
Product Fields
Section titled “Product Fields”| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | Unique stock-keeping unit identifier | WIDGET-001 |
| Name | Human-readable product name | Widget Alpha |
| Barcode | Barcode scanned during picking (EAN-13, UPC, or custom) | 5901234567890 |
| Location | The bin location where the product is stored | A-01-03-02-01 |
Adding a Product
Section titled “Adding a Product”- In the dashboard, navigate to Products.
- Click Add Product.
- Fill in the SKU, Name, Barcode, and select a bin Location.
- Click Save.
Product Uniqueness
Section titled “Product Uniqueness”- SKU must be unique across all products
- Barcode must be unique — no two products can share a barcode
- Name should be unique (not enforced, but strongly recommended)
Barcode Validation
Section titled “Barcode Validation”When a worker scans a barcode during picking, ScanPick validates it against the product’s expected barcode. A mismatch:
- Shows a red
Expected {product name}message on the mobile app - Does not queue the scan (even offline)
- Requires the worker to scan the correct barcode
This prevents the wrong product from being picked before the scan leaves the device.
Product Catalog vs. Order Items
Section titled “Product Catalog vs. Order Items”ScanPick separates the product catalog from order data:
- Product — the canonical record (SKU, Name, Barcode, Location)
- Item — an order line linking a Product to an Order with a quantity
A product appears once in the catalog. It can appear in many orders. Changes to the product (e.g., relocating it) affect all future picks but do not modify historical order data.