Introduction

In today’s complex supply chains, AI-powered asset identification capturing barcodes, serial numbers, or QR codes is critical. Traditional manual scanning and entry are slow, error-prone, and costly. Scanflow’s AI-based Asset Identification SDK eliminates these constraints, enabling rapid, accurate, and automated asset identification via mobile and stationary devices.

Challenges in Modern Warehousing & Logistics

  • Manual entry errors lead to miscounted and incorrectly logged inventory.
  • Weak real-time tracking delays reconciliation and fulfilment.
  • Poor label readability – damaged, rotated, or obscured codes hinder accuracy.
  • Operational inefficiencies escalate costs and disrupt workflows.
  • Compliance risks due to misrouting or missing asset data.

Scanflow’s Asset Identification Solution Can Scan

Scanflow’s AI-powered Asset Identification SDK supports a wide range of use cases tailored to various industry needs:

  • Tire Sidewall Scanning: Identify and trace tires by reading TINs and embossed data.
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Scanning: For automotive logistics and inventory tracking.
  • License Plate Recognition (LPR): Monitor dock entries, yards, and fleet movements.
  • Shelf Scanning: Retail shelf-level inventory validation and stockout prevention.
  • Label Scanning: Reads printed or handwritten labels.
  • Barcode & QR Code Scanning: Supports 1D/2D codes, even when damaged or rotated.
  • Serial Number Scanning: Extracts alphanumeric IDs for asset tracking.

Core Use Cases & Workflows

  • Inbound & Receiving: Verifies shipment labels at docks, reducing misroute error rates and enhancing real-time asset tracking.
  • Sorting & Cross‑Docking: Scans packages swiftly in high-throughput zones, supported by warehouse automation tools.
  • Inventory Management & Reconciliation: Accurate cycle counts, put-away, and real-time WMS updates enhance warehouse inventory scanning.
  • Exception Handling & Safety: Detects duplicates, misplaced assets, or missing tags for quick corrective action, boosting automated asset identification accuracy.

Technical Advantages of Scanflow’s SDK

  • 98%+ accuracy in varied conditions makes it one of the most reliable AI for logistics and supply chain operations.
  • Seamless integration with ERP/WMS/CRM platforms: SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, D365.
  • Enables offline scanning on mobile, tablet, fixed stations, drones, and cameras making it ideal for dynamic logistics environments.

Real‑World Impact & KPIs

  • Up to 75% reduction in misrouting and verification delays.
  • 98%+ scan success in poor lighting; 30–50% faster reads than legacy scanners.
  • Cost savings and minimized regulatory fines for pharma and industrial sectors real gains through real-time asset tracking.

Industry Applications

  • Pharma & regulated industries: Automates batch number and expiration date scanning with full traceability.
  • Automotive & industrial: Captures VINs, tire TINs, component codes on-the-fly, supporting automated asset identification.
  • Retail & e‑commerce: Enables shelf scanning, POS verification, and counterfeit detection for logistics barcode scanning.
  • Manufacturing: Integrates serial/OCR scanning into production lines for quality control and traceability using AI-powered asset identification.

Best Practices for Adoption

  • Choose deployment: mobile SDK for flexible use cases or fixed stations for high-throughput zones.
  • Train AI with facility-specific labels for accuracy.
  • Use seamless integrations into ERP/WMS for real-time sync and better warehouse automation tools.

Conclusion & Next Steps

Scanflow’s Asset Identification SDK transforms warehousing and logistics by significantly improving speed, accuracy, traceability, and cost efficiency. If you’re looking to elevate your operations to a higher standard of automation and reliability, consider reaching out to Scanflow for a demo.

FAQs

Q1: How does AI improve accuracy in asset identification?
AI enables real-time recognition of barcodes, serial numbers, and printed text even in tough conditions like poor lighting, low print quality, or curved surfaces. It reduces manual errors and ensures consistent, high-accuracy scanning across operations.

Q2: What types of assets can Scanflow identify?
Scanflow supports a wide range of asset types including barcodes, QR codes, serial numbers, license plates, VINs, tire sidewalls, product labels, and shelf inventory all processed through a unified AI scanning engine.

Q3: Can AI handle damaged or rotated labels effectively?
Yes Scanflow reads damaged, rotated, or low-light barcodes with over 98% success.

Q4: What integrations are available?
Compatibility with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, and can be deployed via mobile SDK, IoT cameras, or edge devices.

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