diff --git a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations.rst b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations.rst index 7b8a57bb10..95870a0f9f 100644 --- a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations.rst +++ b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations.rst @@ -16,3 +16,4 @@ Daily operations operations/gs1_nomenclature operations/gs1_usage operations/scan_rfid + operations/retrieve_epcs diff --git a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs.rst b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d22f0e83cb --- /dev/null +++ b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs.rst @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +================== +Retrieve EPC codes +================== + +.. |EPC| replace:: :abbr:`EPC (electronic product code)` +.. |RFID| replace:: :abbr:`RFID (radio frequency identification)` +.. |GS1| replace:: :abbr:`GS1 (Global Standards 1)` + +Electronic product codes (|EPC|) are globally unique identifiers assigned to specific products, +allowing items to be distinguished at the individual level. These identifiers support accurate +inventory management by enabling faster cycle counts, streamlined adjustments, and more precise +stock control. + +After EPCs are :ref:`obtained ` from |GS1|, they are +:ref:`encoded ` onto |RFID| tags, which are then applied to products +and used throughout the inventory process. + +.. seealso:: + Set up :doc:`../setup/rfid` + +.. important:: + If using Odoo 18, |GS1|'s Encoder/Decoder tool **must** be used to retrieve EPCs. + +.. _barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs_gs1: + +Retrieving EPCs from GS1 +======================== + +To retrieve an EPC to encode on a tag, use `GS1's EPC Encoder/Decoder tool +`__. + +#. Enter the GTIN-14 barcode of the product in the application identifier :guilabel:`(01)` field. +#. Enter the product's serial number in the :guilabel:`(21)` field. +#. Specify a company prefix length. +#. Specify the size of the tag and its filter value. + +.. image:: retrieve_epcs/retrieve-from-gs1.png + :alt: Complete the fields of the EPC Encoder/Decoder tool. + +.. _barcode/operations/write_epcs: + +Writing EPCs to RFID tags +========================= + +After retrieving the EPCs, you can use an RFID writer to write the EPCs onto RFID tags. The process +to write EPCs varies by RFID writer manufacturer. Refer to the RFID writer's documentation for more +information. + +.. seealso:: + - :doc:`gs1_nomenclature` + - :doc:`gs1_usage` + - :doc:`adjustments` diff --git a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs/retrieve-from-gs1.png b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs/retrieve-from-gs1.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..c6907da6a1 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs/retrieve-from-gs1.png differ