ID Anything™: Universal Identification for Efficient Inventory Management

PartsBox includes ID Anything™, a feature that assigns a unique identification code to every item in your inventory. This code is embedded in a QR code, which can be printed on a label and attached to the corresponding item. By scanning the code, you can directly access the item's information page within PartsBox, making inventory management more efficient.

How It Works

ID Anything™ QR codes are practical and easy to use. You can scan them using:

  • The built-in scanning interface within PartsBox
  • Any mobile phone or tablet with a QR code scanner

This means anyone in your organization can quickly access item information without special equipment.

What Can Be Identified

ID Anything™ codes are automatically assigned to:

  • Parts: Electronic components like resistors, capacitors, and ICs
  • Part Lots: Batches of parts tracked using lot control
  • Storage Locations: Where parts and items are stored
  • Projects: Bills of materials
  • Builds: Assembly processes
  • Orders: Purchase orders for components

Enhanced Traceability

ID Anything™ is particularly useful with lot control. By placing a barcode on a package containing parts, you can identify the specific lot and access information about its origin and usage history.

When you scan the ID Anything™ code on a completed device, you can see all build information, including which specific part lots were used. This helps with quality control and troubleshooting.

Practical Applications

Here's how ID Anything™ can be used in daily operations:

  1. Print labels with ID Anything™ codes for part packages, storage locations, and finished devices
  2. Get lot information instantly by scanning a code
  3. Identify specific builds of manufactured devices
  4. Display a code on your computer screen and scan it with your mobile device to continue working on the go

Simplified Naming

PartsBox also offers shorter 8-character versions of ID Anything™ codes that can serve as alternative names. For example, part lots can automatically receive a short ID if you don't provide a custom name, helping maintain consistent identification across your inventory.

Availability

ID Anything™ is included in all plans, including the free Hobbyist/Maker plan. To view information associated with an ID Anything™ code, users must be logged in and have appropriate access rights, ensuring your inventory data remains secure.

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