For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Singapore, inventory management starts with a common question: "Do we need to buy scanners for everyone?"

When you have a large warehouse with high-volume, intensive scanning needs, dedicated industrial hardware is essential. But what about the lighter tasks? What about the retail store staff who need to do a quick stock check, the office manager doing a quarterly asset audit, or the field service agent verifying a part number?

Equipping every single employee with a $500+ dedicated handheld computer for occasional use is a massive, unnecessary expense. It’s hardware overkill that drains your IT budget.

The "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) Revolution in Inventory

The solution is already in your employees' pockets. Most modern Android and iOS smartphones have high-resolution cameras and powerful processors capable of reading barcodes and QR codes with incredible speed and accuracy.

AGen Software taps into this potential. It is a powerful mobile application platform that transforms consumer smartphones into enterprise-grade data capture tools.

Instead of buying new hardware, you simply deploy the AGen app to your team's existing devices. This "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) approach immediately slashes your upfront capital expenditure.

Enterprise-Grade Scanning, No Hardware Required

Don't mistake this for a simple free QR code reader app AGen provides a professional, integrated scanning experience:

• Fast & Accurate: It uses advanced software algorithms to quickly decode 1D and 2D barcodes, even in less-than-ideal lighting.

• Direct System Integration: Scanned data isn't just shown on the screen; it's instantly validated and sent directly to your central AGen inventory or asset management system in real-time via Wi-Fi or cellular data.

• Custom Workflows: The app interface isn't a generic list. It guides the user step-by-step through the specific task, whether it's a "Stock Take," "Asset Audit," or "Item Inquiry," ensuring data consistency.
  
  

Conclusion

Smart businesses don't spend money they don't have to. For light-duty scanning, asset tracking, and retail floor tasks, the smartphone is the ultimate cost-effective tool. AGen Software unlocks its power, giving you enterprise capabilities without the enterprise hardware price tag.

Ready to lower your hardware costs?

👉 Discover how AGen Software works and start scanning with the devices you already own. Contact us if you need a demo or enquiries with Agen Software!