CountBenchBY SMARTFACTFREE BARCODE STOCKTAKING
Count stock by location with the keyboard barcode scanner you already have. CountBench keeps each location separate, handles repeated items properly and gives you a results file for your stock system.
Free to use. No account, email address or trial. Works offline once prepared.
Item scanned
000017
Total at A-03
240 ea
Fictional values from the example count. A variance is not a stock adjustment.
For stores supervisors and operators counting factory stores, spare parts or packing supplies with a USB or Bluetooth scanner.
A USEFUL STARTING POINT
A stocktake goes wrong in small ways: a scan lands in the wrong location, an item is scanned twice, or a shelf nobody counted looks like zero. CountBench keeps the current location and counting mode on screen, keeps zero separate from not counted, and pauses capture whenever the screen loses focus.
FROM QUESTION TO EVIDENCE
Scan or type the location before counting it. A barcode never changes location by itself: scanning a location is a separate, deliberate action, and the location stays on screen while you count.
Choose Enter total to scan an item and type how many are there, or Scan each unit to add one for every scan. The total, the last item and the location stay large on screen.
Check counted items, explicit zeroes and anything unrecognised, then download results as CSV for your stock system or XLSX for a spreadsheet.
An operator scans item 000017 at location A-03 and enters 240. If 236 is later entered for the same item and location, CountBench asks for confirmation and a reason, then records 236 as the total, not 476. Both entries stay in the count's history.
USED IN PRODUCTION
CountBench checks what is on the shelf at a point in time. Two SmartFACT services handle work that repeats every day: refilling production locations from stores, and checking what goes into each kit. Both are in early access, with scope agreed at onboarding.
Early accessKeeping the line stocked between counts is a different job. Scan an empty container and RefillFlow sends the right refill request to stores, prints the ticket there and tracks it to delivery. Approved plain English rules set the stores queue, priority and escalation.
Early accessWhen parts go out as kits, KitProof turns approved plain English component rules into each kit's expected parts and quantities, then checks every scan against that plan before the kit leaves the bench.
BEFORE YOU START
Any USB or Bluetooth scanner that types like a keyboard. Set it to send Enter after each scan, or choose Tab in CountBench and run the short device check. If a scan looks wrong, ScannerBench shows exactly what your scanner sends. Camera scanning, RFID and scanner apps are not supported.
No. A quick count records the exact codes you scan, with a unit you choose. Import a catalogue when you want each scan matched to a known item, with unknown codes sent to review instead of counted.
Yes. Type or paste item codes and quantities, with the same checks as a scan. The whole workflow runs on a laptop or tablet with no scanner, printer or login.
CountBench records whole-number counts of what is physically present. It is not a stock system: there are no live stock levels, adjustments, valuation, purchasing, lot, serial or expiry tracking, and nothing is written back to your ERP. One person controls a count at a time, on one device. Imports are UTF-8 CSV up to 5 MiB, with up to 10,000 catalogue items, 10,000 expected rows and 500 locations per count. Camera scanning, RFID, scales and scanner apps are not supported.
Your count stays in this browser. Save on this device keeps it between visits; a temporary session keeps it only while the tab is open. Nothing is uploaded unless you choose Email me these results, which sends only the files you select and deletes them after sending. No account or contact details are needed to count or download. Google Analytics is optional and loads only after you accept; it never receives codes, quantities, locations or file contents. Use Analytics settings to change your choice; see /privacy/.
ONE SMALL JOB, DONE WELL
Open the free tool and start with one known example.
THE SMARTFACT SUITE
Automate factory decisions with rules you describe in plain English. Explore focused SmartFACT services, plus free tools for everyday checks.
Early accessSuggested next stepScan an empty container to send the right refill request to stores. Approved plain English rules set the stores queue, priority, ticket printer and escalation.
Explore RefillFlow ↗
Early accessDescribe label rules in plain English. Automatically select layouts, resolve customer codes and check each job before printing.
Explore LabelRules ↗Early accessTurn plain English component rules into automatic kit checklists, then check scans against the expected parts and quantities.
Explore KitProof ↗
Early accessTurn plain English rules into automatic step selection for each unit, with required evidence and a record of completed work.
Explore WorkSteps ↗
Early accessApply approved product rules and calculations automatically to turn dimensions and options into manufacturing requirements.
Register early-access interest ↗
Early accessMaintain configuration in Google Sheets and make it available as structured data your applications can query.
Register early-access interest ↗
Early accessTurn plain English rules into automatic order checks and destination selection, with controlled production release.
Register early-access interest ↗
Early accessScan the work order and the parcel choice to book the courier and print the labels. Approved plain English rules recommend or choose the parcel.
Explore ParcelOffice ↗
Early accessLabel each offcut, find a suitable length before cutting new stock and record what you used. Approved plain English rules decide what to keep and where it goes.
Explore RemnantRack ↗
Free toolSee the text and key events your keyboard scanner sends. Compare them with the value you expected.
Test a scanner ↗
Free toolPrint a known PDF, measure its reference marks and compare scans from the printed codes.
Check a print ↗
Free toolCreate 100 × 50 mm bin and rack cards with Code 128 or QR, from one record or a CSV.
Make bin cards ↗Free toolCount stock by location with a barcode scanner, compare it with a stock file and export the results. No account needed.
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