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Warehouses and distribution centers face no shortage of logistical challenges when fulfilling orders and tracking inventory. Technology has become a critical part of solving those challenges, with inventory scanners and other connected devices helping organizations improve accuracy, visibility, and operational efficiency

These helpful technologies are often, however, all too easy to pocket.

Handheld barcode and RF scanners can be integrated into inventory management software to track how goods move throughout a facility and to help workers pick orders more accurately. They come at a wide variety of price points depending on the features and ruggedness required, with more specialized devices often costing $1,000 or more.

When these devices are broken, lost, or stolen, organizations lose more than the cost of the hardware. They lose the productivity, insight, and efficiency that the scanners provide. Missing devices can impact employee workflows, inventory visibility, and the ability to fulfill orders effectively.

According to Brian Davidson, Director of Business Development for Retail & Distribution at Traka USA, the operational impact can quickly snowball when a critical device is unavailable. What begins as the loss of a single scanner can affect job performance, inventory availability, and daily operational efficiency across the facility.