Custom Barcode Software Development
Custom Barcode Software Built for Your Workflow
Our custom barcode software is developed and supported in Australia, with solutions available across Australia and New Zealand.
Track n Trace develops custom barcode software for businesses that need more than an off-the-shelf application. We create practical barcode-scanning solutions around your workflow, data requirements and existing business systems.
Our custom barcode application experience includes:
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Stocktaking and cycle counting
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Picking, packing and order fulfilment
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Inventory and warehouse control
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Asset and equipment tracking
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Attendance, ticket and access validation
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Retail and POS inventory integration
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Production tracking and mobile data collection
Proven Custom Barcode Applications
Track n Trace has developed practical barcode applications for stocktaking, retail inventory management, attendance tracking, access validation and warehouse order fulfilment.
These applications demonstrate how custom barcode software can connect mobile workers, rugged PDA scanners and existing business systems to improve accuracy and reduce manual data entry.
TAME Attendance, Validation and Access-Control Software
TAME – Tracking Attendance Management Software is a cloud-based barcode validation and tracking application developed by Track n Trace.
Destination NSW uses TAME during Vivid Sydney to help control vehicle access for residents living within affected areas. Approved residents receive a unique barcode that can be scanned by event staff using Track n Trace PDA barcode scanners.
When scanned, the PDA communicates with TAME to validate that the barcode belongs to an authorised resident. The application then displays relevant information, including the resident’s name and registered vehicle number plate.
This helps prevent unauthorised vehicles from entering and parking in restricted residential areas while allowing approved residents to come and go more efficiently during the event.
TAME is also used by Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club and can be configured for attendance tracking, ticket validation, duplicate barcode detection, membership validation and authorised-entry control.
StockTrack and StockTrack Plus
StockTrack is an Android stocktake barcode application developed for businesses that need a straightforward way to capture physical inventory.
Users can scan a location, product barcode and quantity before exporting the completed stock count into a CSV file.
StockTrack Plus extends the application by allowing an inventory lookup file to be loaded onto the Android PDA scanner. When an item is scanned, the application can validate the barcode and display relevant product information, helping staff identify incorrect or unrecognised items during the stocktake.
StockTrack and StockTrack Plus can be supplied with compatible Android PDA barcode scanners for rental or purchase.
MobileREX for Retail Express
MobileREX was developed to give Retail Express customers mobile access to important inventory functions from an Android device.
MobileREX communicates directly with Retail Express and allows users to:
Perform minor or large-scale stocktakes
Complete rolling stock adjustments
Receive purchase orders
Check current product prices
View stock availability and locations
Scan product barcodes using an Android PDA scanner
Upload inventory information directly into Retail Express
MobileREX demonstrates how custom barcode software can extend an established POS or inventory platform by moving essential functions from the desktop onto a purpose-built mobile device.
Pick Pack Application
Track n Trace has also developed a Pick Pack application for barcode-driven warehouse order fulfilment.
Picking and packing software can help warehouse staff identify the required order, scan products as they are picked and verify that the correct items are prepared for dispatch.
This type of custom barcode application can reduce manual checking, improve picking accuracy and provide a more controlled workflow from order selection through to packing and dispatch.
What Can Custom Barcode Software Record?
A custom application can be designed to collect the exact information your business requires, including:
Product barcodes and quantities
Warehouse, location and bin identification
Employee or user identification
Order, purchase order or delivery numbers
Asset and equipment movements
Attendance and ticket information
Resident, visitor, member or vehicle validation
Date and time stamps
Picking, packing and dispatch information
Stock adjustments and inventory discrepancies
Production and process-tracking information
Custom fields specific to your business
Required fields, validation rules and user prompts can be incorporated into the workflow to help staff capture information consistently.
Online, Offline and Integrated Barcode Applications
Custom barcode software can operate online, offline or use a combination of both.
An offline application can store information directly on the PDA scanner and transfer the completed data later. This can be useful in locations with unreliable Wi-Fi or mobile coverage.
An online application can communicate with a central database or existing business platform while staff are scanning. This makes it possible to validate barcodes, display current information and update supported systems in real time.
Integration options depend on the existing software and whether it provides a suitable API, database connection or import and export functionality. We assess these requirements before recommending an approach.
Barcode Hardware and Software Working Together
A successful barcode system depends on the application and the scanning hardware working together.
Track n Trace can help select, supply and configure suitable:
Android PDA barcode scanners
Handheld mobile computers
Rugged Android tablets
Corded and cordless barcode scanners
Barcode and thermal label printers
Charging cradles, pistol grips and protective accessories
Testing the application with the recommended hardware before deployment helps reduce compatibility problems and ensures the completed system is practical for staff to use.
Our Custom Barcode Software Development Process
1. Understand Your Current Workflow
We begin by understanding what your staff currently do, where delays or errors occur, what information must be captured and where the completed data needs to go.
2. Define the Application Requirements
We document the required scanning steps, data fields, validation rules, reports and any communication needed with existing business software.
3. Develop and Test the Application
The application is developed and tested using representative data, barcodes and scanning hardware.
4. Configure and Deploy the Solution
Track n Trace can configure the recommended PDA scanners, deploy the application and help prepare the completed system for use.
5. Australian-Based Support
We provide local support and can assess additional functions or workflow changes as your operational requirements evolve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can custom barcode software integrate with our existing system?
Integration may be possible when the existing software provides a supported API, database connection or suitable import and export functions. We will assess the system and the information that needs to be exchanged before recommending a solution.
Can the barcode application work without Wi-Fi?
Yes. Some applications can store scans locally and transfer the information later. Other applications require a live connection to display or update current information. The best approach depends on your workflow and operating environment.
Do you also supply the PDA barcode scanners?
Yes. Track n Trace can supply or rent compatible Android PDA barcode scanners, handheld mobile computers, rugged tablets and other barcode hardware.
Can you modify one of your existing applications?
Possibly. If StockTrack, TAME or another existing application already provides most of the required functionality, modifying or extending it may be more practical than developing a completely new application.
Can you create software for a specialised workflow?
Yes. We can assess specialised barcode workflows covering stocktaking, warehouse operations, attendance tracking, access validation, picking and packing, production tracking and mobile data collection.
Discuss Your Custom Barcode Software Requirements
Tell us what you need to scan, what information must be recorded and where the completed data needs to go.
Track n Trace can assess your requirements and recommend a practical combination of custom barcode software, PDA scanning hardware and implementation support.
Call 1300 808 412, email sales@trackntrace.com.au, or book a free consultation to discuss your application.
Testimonials
Good morning Tim,
Here's a testimonial for you:
At short notice, Track n Trace delivered a simple, effective scanning solution that replaced our user-unfriendly stocktaking equipment. The new system improved speed and accuracy across three warehouses, reducing a three-day stocktake to two days and freeing time for discrepancy investigations. Tim also provided outstanding customer support, always available to help when needed.
Thanks,
Ben
Hi Tim
The DT66 units have demonstrated strong performance and have been very well received by both forklift operators and drivers. Users have consistently highlighted the excellent screen brightness, which remains highly effective even in full sunlight and outdoor yard environments. The touchscreen and application responsiveness have also been outstanding, delivering a smooth and efficient user experience.
Connectivity has proven to be another key strength, with Wi-Fi roaming performance significantly exceeding that of comparable devices. In addition, the extended-range models provide impressive scan distance and consistently deliver accurate barcode scans, even when labels are worn or damaged after extended transit.
I highly recommend these units.
Nathan Balchin
IT Manager Blacks TransportIndustries across the world are riding the wave of digitization. Like any other progressive enterprise, we need to keep up with the changing times by adopting new technologies into our business process. To do so, we offer our students special packages that would provide tablets to access study materials and files. We are happy with the way 42Gears products have ensured that the devices are only used for the educational intent they were meant for. Using 42Gears UEM tool, we are able to easily update and manage our app content, while keeping our tablets in secure lockdown.
Industries across the world are riding the wave of digitization. Like any other progressive enterprise, we need to keep up with the changing times by adopting new technologies into our business process. To do so, we offer our students special packages that would provide tablets to access study materials and files. We are happy with the way 42Gears products have ensured that the devices are only used for the educational intent they were meant for. Using 42Gears UEM tool, we are able to easily update and manage our app content, while keeping our tablets in secure lockdown.
Good morning Tim,
Here's a testimonial for you:
At short notice, Track n Trace delivered a simple, effective scanning solution that replaced our user-unfriendly stocktaking equipment. The new system improved speed and accuracy across three warehouses, reducing a three-day stocktake to two days and freeing time for discrepancy investigations. Tim also provided outstanding customer support, always available to help when needed.
Thanks,
Ben
Hi Tim
The DT66 units have demonstrated strong performance and have been very well received by both forklift operators and drivers. Users have consistently highlighted the excellent screen brightness, which remains highly effective even in full sunlight and outdoor yard environments. The touchscreen and application responsiveness have also been outstanding, delivering a smooth and efficient user experience.
Connectivity has proven to be another key strength, with Wi-Fi roaming performance significantly exceeding that of comparable devices. In addition, the extended-range models provide impressive scan distance and consistently deliver accurate barcode scans, even when labels are worn or damaged after extended transit.
I highly recommend these units.
Nathan Balchin
IT Manager Blacks TransportIndustries across the world are riding the wave of digitization. Like any other progressive enterprise, we need to keep up with the changing times by adopting new technologies into our business process. To do so, we offer our students special packages that would provide tablets to access study materials and files. We are happy with the way 42Gears products have ensured that the devices are only used for the educational intent they were meant for. Using 42Gears UEM tool, we are able to easily update and manage our app content, while keeping our tablets in secure lockdown.
Industries across the world are riding the wave of digitization. Like any other progressive enterprise, we need to keep up with the changing times by adopting new technologies into our business process. To do so, we offer our students special packages that would provide tablets to access study materials and files. We are happy with the way 42Gears products have ensured that the devices are only used for the educational intent they were meant for. Using 42Gears UEM tool, we are able to easily update and manage our app content, while keeping our tablets in secure lockdown.