Barcode Scanning for MRO & Plant Maintenance

With over 20 years in comprehensive data collection and inventory tracking solutions, our team at BCC Distribution has become experts in barcode scanning solutions for a number of industries. Our powerful SAP barcoding solutions and certified hardware optimize workflows for industries like manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Plant Maintenance (PM) are no exceptions. At BCC Distribution, our SAP mobility and barcoding solutions for the Material Management (MM) and Inventory Management (IM) module can transform any MRO/PM operation and inventory transaction because we prioritize descriptive labeling solutions.

MRO and Plant Maintenance teams need intuitive SAP mobility and practical RF barcode scanning hardware to efficiently complete inventory tracking transactions. MRO/PM teams must be confident in the accuracy of their inventory data to avoid downtime, prevent errors, gain accurate visibility of actual inventory levels, and quickly complete everyday tasks. BCC Distribution’s TranASAP RF barcode scanning solution for SAP Inventory Management is designed for these exact SAP inventory transactions, including tracking parts, materials, storage locations, work orders, and basic repair activities. We work closely with each of our clients to ensure the barcode automation solution they need is designed for successful user adoption and maximum return on investment.

Your team will find SAP barcode and automation solutions for Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, Cycle Counting, Storage Location (SLoc) move transactions, and other SAP MRO/PM transactions required to accurately keep track of products and materials. BCC Distribution offers an extensive library of relevant SAP inventory and process transactions for MRO/PM workflows to make this happen.

Common SAP MRO Transactions

SAP ERP, be it ECC 6.0 or S/4HANA, is a comprehensive tool for inventory management and data collection, ensuring accuracy and data visibility for teams across industries. SAP offers a long list of inventory and maintenance functionalities that can be applied to MRO and PM. SAP MRO transactions can integrate with other modules and facilitate real-time data processing. BCC Distribution has many SAP MRO inventory transactions that have been optimized for both mobility and efficiency, each designed to improve accuracy and productivity within the MRO workspace. 

Common SAP MRO transactions include goods receipts, goods issues for maintenance work orders, cycle counting, and basic plant maintenance reporting. Without real-time entry and validation of this data, MRO/PM teams are often left utilizing valuable time and resources to manually record and enter data into the SAP system, creating inaccuracies and straining maintenance staff for the demands of the industry. BCC Distribution is committed to enhancing MRO/PM inventory efficiencies by offering pre-configured and tailored SAP mobility and barcoding solutions for Materials and Inventory Management. We provide both SAP standard and industry-specific software transactions/functionality so workforces can complete tasks quickly and easily. 

SAP MRO/PM mobile transactions and inventory functions overlap with those in similar industries, especially within SAP’s Inventory Management system. Having served inventory and warehouse management for decades, BCC Distribution has fine-tuned its mobilized SAP IM/WM RF software transactions and SAP-certified barcoding products to support such operations. Inventory Management is a main aspect of MRO/PM, and our team can apply inventory traceability strategies to optimize maintenance workflows. By leveraging and optimizing SAP’s existing robust inventory tracking capabilities, our barcoding solutions can ensure the availability of parts and materials needed for nearly any MRO/PM operation. Through proactive monitoring of inventory, automated validation and allocation, and streamlined resource replenishment, teams can minimize downtime, reduce or eliminate errors, and improve overall productivity.

SAP Inventory Management and Goods Receipt (Good Data In)

While a MIGO 101 Goods Receipt inventory update, posting, and barcode label print may be a routine occurrence via SAP GUI for a dedicated entry clerk, it is often still a challenge to logistics if warehouse teams aren’t using an intuitive and real-time SAP solution to do so. MRO and Plant Maintenance see a high volume of inbound inventory from plants, vendors, suppliers, and returns that necessitate accurate barcode scanning and tracking to monitor the continuous materials inbound process. BCC Distribution offers a variety of tailored solutions for obstacles that MRO and Plant Maintenance business processes face with our SAP Inventory Management capabilities.

SAP Inventory Management and Goods Issue (Outbound)

Opposite to receiving, Goods Issue (i.e., MIGO 201, 221, 261, and more), or the outbound inventory/material process also leverages similar processes of inventory updating, posting, and work order or delivery forms printing are too routine occurrences via SAP GUI requiring a dedicated entry clerk. And like receiving, Goods Issues also pose similar challenges to logistics if warehouse teams aren’t using intuitive and real-time SAP data entry processes to keep pace with maintenance personnel and work load requirements. MRO and Plant Maintenance may see varying degrees of volume for issuing parts that necessitate accurate barcode scanning and tracking to monitor the continuous materials outflow processes and reorder triggering for keeping stock at ideal levels. BCC Distribution offers a variety of tailored solutions for obstacles that MRO and Plant Maintenance business processes face with our SAP Inventory Management capabilities.

Real-Time Inventory Analytics

Real-time inventory visibility allows staff to strategize materials, orders, and maintenance planning and complete routine tasks on time. Data visibility improves procurement planning and allows leadership to formulate clear expectations. BCCD’s mobile SAP RF barcode scanning solutions for Inventory Management, like our SAP-certified TranASAP and QuickPrint offerings, facilitated via over 300 optimized and mobile SAP software transactions, including receiving and issuing goods, moving inventory, counts, and stock inquiries, all critical for effective MRO and Plant Maintenance. Paired with our rugged and proven RF barcode scanners, rugged tablets, and barcode label printers, TranASAP is a solution that offers accurate data collection around the clock. 

Inventory Optimization

Inventory optimization is critical in MRO/PM, and BCCD’s SAP barcoding solutions enable teams to track replenishment activities and plan Plant Maintenance based on stock levels. Our mobile SAP solutions can communicate the availability of spare parts and materials, in real-time, needed for uninterrupted MRO and PM operations. As an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, our SAP barcoding solutions for inventory movements and tracking allow companies to coordinate between Inventory Management and Plant Maintenance. BCCD delivers inventory optimization through our end-to-end software and hardware products that formulate a turn-key barcoding solution specific to SAP and MRO.

Integration with Material Management

Real-time inventory analytics and inventory optimization are required for integration with Material Management. Goods Issue to a reservation or work order is an important transaction for MRO/PM Inventory Management, which allows staff to save items and materials for appropriate tasks. Without a system to organize and validate materials for accuracy, including batch, LOT and/or serial number tracking, teams can face downtime and an inability to move forward. BCC Distribution’s optimized SAP S/4HANA and ECC 6.0 solutions, from design to installation, remove these obstacles by providing software system visibility that enhances operational communications.

Streamline MRO and Plant Maintenance with BCC Distribution

BCC Distribution is known for delivering widely adopted SAP RF scanning and barcoding label printing solutions for a diverse set of industries – MRO/PM included. We’re dedicated to developing cost-effective and efficient SAP-certified software and hardware solutions for fast and accurate tracking for inventory management, warehouse management, mobility, and automated data capture. Data visibility and real-time accuracy are keys to successful operations and logistics, but it starts with finding a reliable source for SAP and inventory control best practice expertise. At BCC Distribution, your team can streamline MRO and PM inventory business processes while improving accuracy and inventory control. Contact us today to see how your business can become more efficient with our SAP mobility and barcode automation solutions!