Managing your laboratory Inventory efficiently is crucial for smooth operations and accurate data tracking. Labstep offers various features to streamline Inventory management, including item export, setting up QR codes, and conducting stock checks. Now that you know how to import your Inventory, let's explore the key things you need to know to streamline it!

QR codes are a great way to quickly access information about your Inventory items. They are automatically generated for each resource and item in your Inventory, and you can easily create an export to feed to your printer software using our item export tool. For more information on item export, click here. For more information on printing QR codes, click here.

You can use QR codes to automatically pull up an item's page. Just scan the code, and you'll be able to view all of the information about the item; this is very helpful, especially if you have added detailed metadata. From there, you'll also be able to quickly edit and update the item.

On mobile, you can find the scan QR code button at the top right-hand side of your screen:

Another way to use QR codes is to perform stock checks. Labstep simplifies the stock-checking process by allowing you to scan items' QR codes and update their information as needed. Additionally, Labstep notifies you if an item is in the wrong location, ensuring optimal organisation and efficiency in your lab. For more information on how to perform stock checks, click here.

Lastly, you can use QR codes to connect to your experiments. For more information on how to connect your Inventory to experiments, please see our next article, where we'll explore this further. We will discuss the various ways you can use your Inventory in experiments and how to set it up.

In addition to QR codes, you can also use traditional 2D barcodes if you have your own barcoding system. This can be useful if you already have a system in place and want to continue using it. For guidance on how to use barcodes, click here.

Efficient Inventory management is vital for laboratory productivity and data integrity. Labstep's features, such as item export, QR code integration, and stock-checking capabilities, empower users to maintain accurate Inventory records and streamline lab operations. By leveraging these functionalities, you can optimise resource utilisation and ensure smooth workflow execution.

With Labstep, managing your lab's Inventory has never been easier. Take advantage of these tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in your lab processes!

This lesson is part of the "Labstep 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started" course. View all lessons here.