BlueQ SmartScan: Hospital Warehouse Management System
BlueQ SmartScan is a hospital supply replenishment scanning solution with handheld functionality that far exceeds those offered by your ERP for hospital warehouse management & inventory optimization
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Supply Chain, in the Palm of Your Hand
Replace Aging ERP Handhelds with SmartScan Technology
BlueQ SmartScan provides the functionality that standard ERP handhelds are missing! For use with Kanban or traditional Par Cart processes, BlueQ SmartScan immediately improves the efficiency of the supply chain management process for healthcare…we guarantee it!
Hospital warehouse management system
BlueQ Analytics & SmartScan fuse supply chain efficiency with absolute best-in-class performance metrics.
Healthcare Warehouse Management & Order Entry System
SmartScan Features
- Ordering
- Receiving
- Warehouse
- Procedural
Additional Functionality
- People, route, and activity time management
- Access to aggregate spend and productivity data
- Direct access to SOPs to improve supply chain, or assist DIY Kanban systems
- Direct access to Daily Management System
Proven Results
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ERP compatibility with BlueQ SmartScan
Supply orders are sent though BlueQ SmartScan everyday
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Average fill-rate associated with BlueQ SmartScan orders
Locations use BlueQ to optimize their supply chain
We replaced our PeopleSoft handhelds with BlueQ SmartScan. It has improved our order entry and receiving processes dramatically!
BlueQ SmartScan vs ERP Handheld Comparison
BlueQ SmartScan
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ERP Handheld
Kanban & PAR Cart Order Scanning
Ability to Change PAR without Changing Barcodes
PO & Non-PO Receiving Funcionality
Proof-of-Delivery Functionality & Reporting
Desktop Applications for Offsite Receiving
Warehouse Issues & Returns
Route Management & Time Tracking
Warehouse Cycle Counts & Inventory Management
Returns Directly to Supplier
Best-in-Class Analytics
(on the fly!)
Seamless Hospital Inventory Tracking & Receiving
BlueQ SmartScan Inventory Intelligence is packed with features to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and trim waste.
BlueQ SmartScan
BlueQ SmartScan is designed to replace your aged and expensive ERP handhelds with a great deal of added functionality. With the ability to order and receive supplies, BlueQ SmartScan also offers Route Control functionality, warehouse management tools, and easily accesses the BlueQ Analytics suite from anywhere!
Perfect for Kanban or PAR Carts
From order entry to receiving, BlueQ SmartScan streamlines your warehouse management with tools for PO and non-PO orders, proof-of-delivery, returns, labor and route time management, cycle counts, and much more.
Streamlined Process
Streamlined order processing and increased accuracy. BlueQ SmartScan eliminates duplication of work, reduces complexity, and eliminates a ton of paperwork.
Easy to Manage
Easy to learn, easy to use. Universal standards—everyone works the same way, everyday, to eliminate variance and promote continuous improvement. Supply areas are neat, clean, and designed to complement workflow.
Order Tracking & Receiving
BlueQ SmartScan allows you to count tracking numbers to verify counts quickly. Additionally, both PO and non-PO receipt functionality provides barcode and label support.
Proof-of-Delivery
Proof-of-delivery and chain of custody through digital signature functionality provide better tracking and accountability for the delivery of supplies.
Stocking & Inventory
Easily increment or decrement inventory balances, quickly issue items out of perpetual inventory, and return unused items back into inventory. Increase accuracy with cycle counting and picking with multi-user assignment and barcode scanning validation.
BlueQ SmartScan is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BlueQ SmartScan, and what does it do for hospital supply chain management?
BlueQ SmartScan is BlueBin's mobile hospital-warehouse management and inventory-scanning solution. It's a modern replacement for legacy hospital ERP handheld scanners, offering a single device that handles supply ordering, barcoding, receiving, and real-time inventory tracking.
Core functionality:
- Supply ordering: Reorder Kanban bins or PAR cart items via mobile scan
- Receiving: Log deliveries (PO and non-PO) with proof-of-delivery
- Inventory tracking: Cycle counts, warehouse issues, and stock management
- Route management: Track delivery routes and labor productivity
How is BlueQ SmartScan better than traditional ERP handheld scanners for inventory?
BlueQ SmartScan offers a richer feature set and user experience than older-generation ERP scanners. It provides functionality that standard ERP handhelds are missing: Kanban card scanning AND PAR cart barcode entry, PO and non-PO receiving, delivery route tracking, on-the-fly analytics, and a modern touchscreen interface.
Advantages over legacy ERP scanners:
- Dual methodology: Supports both Kanban and traditional PAR systems
- Complete receiving: Handles all order types (PO, non-PO, direct supplier)
- Proof-of-delivery: Digital signatures and delivery tracking
- Labor analytics: Route time and productivity tracking
- Modern interface: Intuitive touchscreen vs. old keypads
Does BlueQ SmartScan integrate with our existing hospital ERP system?
Yes, BlueQ SmartScan is built to integrate in real time with any hospital ERP or materials management system. When you scan a supply order or receipt with SmartScan, that data automatically syncs with your ERP's inventory and purchasing modules.
ERP integration capabilities:
- 100% ERP compatibility: Works with Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP, Infor, Meditech, Lawson, and all major systems
- Real-time sync: All transactions are recorded in both SmartScan and your ERP simultaneously
- Bi-directional data flow: Updates flow both ways with no double entry
- ERP-agnostic design: Connects seamlessly regardless of which system you use
Can BlueQ SmartScan be used for both Kanban and PAR supply systems?
Absolutely. BlueQ SmartScan supports hospital supply replenishment workflows for both 2-bin Kanban systems and traditional PAR cart systems. This flexibility is ideal if your hospital uses a mix of Kanban in some areas and PAR levels in others.
Dual methodology support:
- Kanban workflows: Scan empty bins or cards to trigger automatic replenishment
- PAR level management: Scan barcodes on supply cart items or shelves to log usage
- Single device: One scanning solution handles both approaches
- Unified process: Standardize on a single platform across all supply areas
- 99.9% bin fill accuracy: Precise tracking regardless of replenishment method
What are the key features of BlueQ SmartScan for hospital warehouse management?
BlueQ SmartScan covers end-to-end supply chain operations with mobile ordering, receiving (PO and non-PO), inventory management (cycle counts, on-hand quantities), route management and time tracking, and proof-of-delivery with digital signatures.
Comprehensive feature set:
- Scale proven: 500,000+ orders processed daily across 300+ hospitals demonstrate proven scalability and reliability.
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Contact us today to discuss how BlueQ SmartScan inventory intelligence solutions can streamline your ordering and receiving processes!