Android Scanning 1.6.5 introduces Location Barcode Scanning — a new capability that brings barcode-driven location selection to every major scanner workflow. Across Physical Inventory mode, Update Location, Cutting, and Picking screens, workers can now scan a physical barcode on a rack, bin, or staging area to instantly populate location fields — replacing multi-step dropdown navigation with a single scan. The result is faster workflows, fewer selection errors, and seamless transitions as workers move through the warehouse.
Companion Release: Location barcode labels are generated and printed from Eniteo. The label printing tools — including the Print Location Labels report and label templates will be shipped in the Eniteo Release 13.02.27. Once your Eniteo account is upgraded to revision 27, labels can be printed and placed throughout the warehouse. Then your scanner users will be able to take advantage of the new feature.
Example location barcode label
Location Barcode Scanning
A new location barcode type lets you label racks, bins, and staging areas with scannable barcodes that identify a specific warehouse location. When scanned on any supported screen, the scanner recognizes the barcode, validates the location against the selected warehouse, and populates the relevant location field immediately — no more scrolling through warehouse, area, and location dropdowns.
Key benefits of location barcode scanning:
- Faster location selection. A single barcode scan replaces the multi-step dropdown sequence, keeping workers focused on their physical task.
- Improved inventory accuracy. Because the barcode is physically attached to the location, the scanner input always matches the worker's actual position — reducing location selection mistakes and the inventory discrepancies they cause.
- Seamless multi-location workflows. Workers who move between locations throughout a shift — during picking runs or multi-area cutting jobs — can scan at each new position and keep moving without interruption.
Physical Inventory Mode
Physical Inventory mode is used during inventory counting sessions to verify and update item quantities and tag locations across warehouse areas. Location barcode scanning is now supported throughout all screens in this mode. Scanning a valid location barcode navigates to the Inventory Dashboard and updates the location filter to reflect the scanned location along with its associated area — letting counters move between racks and aisles without manually reselecting their position.
Scanning is also supported during the Login flow and from the Change My Location option in the 3-dot menu. On either the Select Location or Select Area screens, scanning a valid location barcode returns the user directly to the Inventory Dashboard with the scanned location and area applied as the active filter — skipping the remaining selection steps entirely. This is especially useful at the start of a shift, where workers can scan their starting location on arrival and begin counting immediately.
Updating Locations
The Update Location workflow is used to relocate material from one warehouse position to another — for example, moving stock from a receiving area to a storage rack, or consolidating material between bins. Scanning a location barcode on the Update Location screen now automatically populates the To Location field, so workers can scan the destination rack instead of selecting it from a list.
Scanning is also supported when navigating to the Change Location or Change Area screens via the Choose Location button — the scanned location is applied and the user is returned to the Update Location screen with the To Location field filled and ready to go.
Cutting
The Cutting workflow is used when material needs to be cut to size on the shop floor — either as a standalone operation or as part of picking for a sales order. Location barcode scanning on the Cutting screen adapts based on the number of BTS (Back to Stock) sections displayed. If only one BTS section is present, the Location field updates instantly. If multiple BTS sections are visible, the scanner prompts with a "Select section to update the location" dialog, allowing the user to apply the scanned location to a specific BTS section or all sections at once. Cancelling the dialog leaves everything unchanged.
Scanning on the Change Location or Change Area screens accessed from the Cutting screen returns the user to the Cutting screen with the Location field updated.
This behavior applies to both Regular Picking and Standard Cutting flows.
Tag Picking
Tag Picking is used to allocate and move material for sales orders and production orders — selecting tags from source locations and staging them at destination locations for shipment or processing. Location barcode scanning is now supported in both the From and To sections of the Tag Picking screen.
In the From section, tapping Add Location and then scanning on the Select Location or Select Area screen adds the scanned location to the From section list and marks it as selected.
In the To section, when the Change Location button is available, scanning a valid location barcode instantly updates the Location field with the scanned location. The To section also supports scanning from the Select Location and Select Area screens — scanning via the Change Location button adds the scanned location to the To section list and sets it as the selected entry.
Validation and Error Handling
| Scenario | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Scanned location is active and belongs to the selected warehouse | Location context updates immediately |
| Scanned location is inactive | "Scanned Location not found in the warehouse" message displayed; current location unchanged |
| Scanned location belongs to a different warehouse | "Scanned Location not found in the warehouse" message displayed; current location unchanged |
| Location barcode scanned on an unsupported screen | Scan is ignored; no action or disruption |
Getting Started
- Print location labels from Eniteo (once released). Navigate to Inventory → Reports → Print Location Labels. Use the wizard to select your warehouse areas and locations, then print labels using your Zebra label printer. Labels can also be printed individually from the Inventory Locations maintenance window.
- Affix labels to warehouse locations. Place the printed barcode labels on the corresponding racks, bins, and staging areas throughout your facility.
- Scan labels. Once updated, scanner users can begin scanning location barcodes immediately — no additional configuration is required on the scanner side.