The Bar Code Implementation Guide: Using Bar Codes in Distribution (Paperback)

by Stephen Pearce (Author), Richard D. Bushnell (Author) "This Guide is about bar code implementation of warehouse and distribution systems used in integrated supply channels..." (more)
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This is a practical guide that will expedite implementation of bar-code-related systems and equipment; a workbook that takes a simple, straightforward approach. The book is geared towards the implementation team, including executives who must understand what is involved and how to manage the project, operations people who are going to "live" with the system and information systems people who will make it work and keep it running.

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Section 4.7.1 Inventory reduction In most systems, a significant amount of money is tied up in "fear stock." There are two types of fear stock: (1) that held due to the uncertainly of demand and (2) that carried to "cover-up" discrepancies between what the computer says is in stock and what actually is. Bar code can eliminate the latter of these two. When bar code is used, inventory accuracy of 99.99% is attainable. This second type of "fear stock" can often be eliminated completely. In many situations, it's as much as 10% of the total inventory value. This means a company with a $1-million inventory would reduce it by $100,000. At a 30% carrying cost, $30,000 would "free up." For a company with a 5% pretax profit, that's like finding the profit from a $600,000 customer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Tower Hill Pr; 1 edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941668061
• ISBN-13: 978-0941668064
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #856,661 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, money-saving advice, November 8, 1999

By	Dr. James Fales, Director, Center for Automat... (Athens, Ohio, United States of America) - See all my reviews

"The Bar Code Implementation Guide" by Stephen L. Pearce and Rick Bushnell truly is a guide that will benefit anyone who already uses or is interested in using bar coding for warehouse and distribution systems. Written by two well-respected members of the distribution industry, the guide provides practical, easy-to-understand steps to implementing bar coding technology. This is not the average "turn the page and continue reading" book. The guide is divided into several sections that address the many facets of bar coding implementation in a clear and concise fashion. Want to know how bar coding can help your business? Turn to the "Benefiting from Bar Codes" section. How about the money aspect? Turn to "Equipment & System Costs." The guide also includes question-and-answer sections and numerous worksheet-style appendices. These are helpful for defining specific problems your business might have and offering solutions to these problems. This is especially useful for saving money. For instance, a handy Q & A chart provides a way to quantify the dollar amount saved by implementing bar code technology. Above all, this guide is practical. From the description of how bar coding works to the breakdown of industry-wide standards, the authors have provided a wealth of easy-to-read information. The clarity of the information makes the guide useful across many business disciplines and provides a common language for trade partners. Follow the guide's plan and save your company money!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great primer on Bar Coding, August 27, 2008

By	Patrick Cloutier "Clermont-Cloutier, Consulti... (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book for anybody who wants to understand what bar codes are, how they work, how to prepare a cost/benefit analysis and how to implement bar codes. Even if it is called Using Bar Codes in Distribution, it is as relevant for other applications.

There are a some redundancies in this book that would need to be fixed in a reeddition. Also it would be nice if a reedition was done since it dates from 2000 and technology has evolved so much. But still, even without these improvements it is a great book.