QR Code Use and Application in the Distribution

QR Code Use and Application in the Distribution Center (DC) By : Jeremy De. Santis

What is a QR Code? • QR stands for Quick Response code • Similar to a standard barcode, it stores information. • Unlike a standard bar code, it can link directly to websites, pictures and files. • QR codes are typically scanned using a QR code reader app on a smart phone or tablet. • This gives the advantage of being able to quickly access information using mobile technology on the go.

Standard QR code Applications • QR codes can link to: • • A website or URL Phone numbers, email addresses, or other contact information Files Pictures • Using Microsoft Office 365, QR Codes can link to: A file in Microsoft Share. Point or stored the One Drive A form, quiz, or survey created in Microsoft Forms An app created in Microsoft Power. Apps A post or file on Yammer Example QR Code: Forklift Daily Check List in Mircosoft Forms

Benefits from using QR Codes • Ease of access to Information • Information is searchable if in PDF • If set up correctly, only the information needed is available. • Ability to access information while mobile • Intuitive approach to accessing information • Saves time by reducing the need for decision making, reasoning, and searching for documents • Serves to automate minor process, tasks, and jobs.

Possible QR Code Applications in DC • Storing information for vehicles and machinery. • • • Manuals Vehicle/ Machine information Safety information Daily Checklist Maintenance schedule and service documents Information on who can operate Example QR Code #1: Forklift Information in Word. Press Example QR Code #2: Hazmat Shipping Manual on Yammer

Possible QR Code Applications in DC • Hazmat Information • • • Part Number and information Hazmat type and code Shipping instructions Storage and handling instructions Label information Safety Data Sheet (SDS) file Example QR Code: Hazmat Part Page in Word. Press

Possible QR Code Applications in DC • Specific Part Information • Part documentation • Certificate of Compliance (COC) • Any document required to ship with an order • For panels and projects: • Blueprints and drawings • Bill of materials (BOM) • Operating instructions Example QR Code: DT Lab Prints on One. Drive

Possible QR Code Applications in DC • Safety Information • Links to HSE policies and procedures • Links to HSE forms • Incident reports, Job Hazard Analysis form, etc. • Link to Stop Work Authority information • Emergency contacts • Clinic information and location Example QR Code: Austin Lab Safety in Word. Press

What is Needed to Set Up a QR Code? • QR Code Generator • QR 4 Office add-in for Microsoft Word • Website or Webpage to link to the QR Code • Wordpress • QR Code Reader Application • Andriod – “QR code Scanner” app or “QR Code Reader” app • Apple – Built into the camera function • Tablet or Smartphone

Austin’s Samsung Tablet • Samsung Galaxy A 7. 0 (SM-T 280) • 7” Tablet • Android Operating System • Approx. $125 • Connected to WIFI • Connected to printer • Connected to email • Signed into Microsoft account

Links • Word. Press • https: //wordpress. com/ • QR 4 Office • https: //appsource. microsoft. com/en-us/product/office/WA 104051163 • “QR Code Reader” App • https: //play. google. com/store/apps/details? id=com. devrobo. qreader • Samsung Galaxy Tablet • https: //www. bestbuy. com/site/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-7 -8 gbblack/4943611. p? sku. Id=4943611

Resources • Series of Articles for QR Codes in inventory and asset management • https: //medium. com/inventory-management-and-asset-tracking-for-small • Word. Press Tutorials • Getting Started • https: //en. support. wordpress. com/start/ • Build Website • https: //en. support. wordpress. com/five-step-website-setup/ • Video Tutorials • https: //en. support. wordpress. com/video-tutorials/