NEW: Scan Goods w/ Barcode Scanner for Android

Did you know that Track-POD delivery software comes with a free QR and barcode scanner app for Android and iOS?

With our most recent update, Android users can scan every item in the order for error-free deliveries.

Read on to learn everything you need to know about the Track-POD driver app's secret weapon for achieving delivery success.

Barcode scanner for delivery operations

How QR/barcode scanning works in Track-POD

Barcode scanner app for delivery confirmation

Barcode scanner integrations in Track-POD

Barcode scanner vs barcode scanner app: Recap

Barcode scanner for delivery operations

Anyone who's managed delivery operations fulfilling multiple orders a day will tell you that it's easy to make a mistake.

It can be a routing mistake, especially if you still plan delivery routes manually. It can be the wrong time slot or the wrong number. It can also be wrong package, wrong customer.

Wrong package, wrong customer is an easy mistake, especially when you deliver multiple orders in one route.

Once the loading is completed, the only way back is via reverse logistics aka returns management.

Even with automated, error-free load planning, loading mistakes happen. Even when all loaded packages belong to orders in the route, they can still be loaded in the wrong sequence, making it harder for the driver to retrieve them, which inevitably extends service time. 

1. Wasted time.
2. Delivery delays.
3. Inflated costs.

All of this can be minimized by implementing load and delivery confirmation. More specifically, with the help of QR and barcode scanning technology, you can make sure all packages are loaded and delivered correctly.

How QR/barcode scanning works in Track-POD

First things first: you don't need to pay for extra features, tools, or add-ons.

As long as you're using Track-POD's web route planner and mobile app for the driver, you're all set for load and delivery confirmation.

Let's explore the workflow step by step.

1. Print shipping labels

Load confirmation starts in your Track-POD web dashboard. By right-clicking on any order in the routing dashboard, you can access the shipping label that opens in a new window. You can then print the label to later be scanned by the driver.

2. Enable load check

Load check is a feature you can enable/disable in Settings > Mobile Workflow, as well as make mandatory before route start. This means that no route can be started without checking the load first. You can also require the driver's e-signature upon each load check.

3. Choose scanning settings

Track-POD allows you to choose between scanning orders and scanning goods, with the option to Scan & Count, i.e. the app will count how many item barcodes have been scanned as you go. This option is only available on Android devices.

Scanning by item is a must if you deliver multiple items within one order and need to make sure all items are loaded correctly.

4. Scan packages

This is where Track-POD driver app comes into play. Since the web dashboard and the mobile app are synced in real-time, the driver will see all orders as soon as they've been dispatched.

Because QR/barcode scanner is part of the app, the driver can scan the shipping labels without using any additional devices before route start. Both Android and iOS users can scan shipping labels by order.

Android users can scan all items in the order one by one or scan once and enter the number of items.

If a courier happens to scan the same barcode more times than there are items belonging to it, they will see a warning. In this case, Scan& Count will be paused until the courier scans a valid item.

Barcode scanner app for delivery confirmation

On top of making sure all packages are loaded in the right sequence and quantity, your couriers can double-check packages and items upon arrival.

This is especially useful for contactless delivery when the driver needs to leave the package by the customer's door. Without someone to confirm or reject a delivery, the odds of making a mistake and delivering the wrong package are higher.

Using the Track-POD mobile app for iOS and Android, your couriers can scan packages upon arrival too, double-checking that they have the correct packages.

Below is a recap of the entire barcode scanning workflow once again, step-by-step.

• Shipping labels are printed from the web dashboard.
• Load Check is enabled by the dispatcher.
• The driver receives a list of orders to be scanned before departure.
• The driver scans all listed packages and makes sure they are loaded in the correct sequence.
• The driver scans the packages again upon arrival.

Now you can sit back and relax, being sure that the delivery process is seamless, and all stops will be served in full and on time.

Barcode scanner integrations in Track-POD

While Track-POD's mobile app for the driver is a self-sufficient QR and barcode scanner, Track-POD delivery software can also integrate with third-party barcode scanners like Zebra and Newland.

If you use scanning hardware in warehouse logistics management, you can implement Track-POD for routing, live tracking, delivery notifications, Proof of Delivery, analytics, and more.

Let's review the third-party barcode scanners you can integrate into your Track-POD delivery management workflow.

Newland scanner

Newland is a trusted provider of scanning solutions, both stationary and handheld. You can use any of Newland's Android devices to install the Track-POD driver app on.

This way, you speed up your barcode scanning workflow while using all the benefits of the driver app such as GPS navigation, in-app chat with the dispatcher, order transfer, electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD), and more.

Zebra scanner

Zebra scanners are the leading products on the market. From general-purpose scanners to in-counter and healthcare barcode scanners, Zebra delivers cutting-edge solutions for 50 years now.

Using any of Zebra's handheld computers and Track-POD delivery software together, you can streamline your delivery operations and warehouse management by scanning in large quantities under any conditions.

Handheld scanner

Handheld Group is a Sweden-based provider of rugged mobile computers. From agriculture to waste management, businesses in multiple industries use Handheld rugged mobile computers for faster, more efficient, and more precise operations.

Feel free to install Track-POD driver app on your Handheld mobile computer and enjoy smooth barcode scanning, even in extreme conditions.

Chainway scanner

Chainway is a manufacturer of durable data collection devices. Chainway barcode scanners can be integrated with the Track-POD system for efficient logistics management and error-free loading.

Barcode scanner vs barcode scanner app: Recap

Barcode scanner is a key part of enterprise logistics operations. The good news is, you don't need to invest in extra equipment to introduce QR/barcode scanning to your delivery workflow even as a small delivery team.

Track-POD delivery software comes with a free barcode scanner app which is one of the key features of the delivery driver app. This means you don't need to purchase any devices and yet reap all the benefits of delivery confirmation using a regular smartphone.

If you're curious about Track-POD mobile solutions to last mile delivery challenges, book a free demo and start getting the benefits of automated logistics management today.