Public Housing Authority Software

Bar Coding

Entering information into a computer takes a tremendous amount of effort when updating the system and ensuring the accuracy of the data. From tracking the receipt and disbursement of materials to collecting rent payments, PHAS is implementing bar code technology to reduce some of the routine data entry required in a computer system. By employing the same technology that enables you to get through the grocery check out line faster, we are able to help your tenants pay their rent faster and help you track your transactions more accurately.

Rent Collections - When the cashier at the rent collection window scans the tenant's statement with a bar code reader, the system automatically displays all outstanding transactions and the total open balance. lf the tenant is paying in full, the cashier simply confirms the transaction, prints out a receipt, and the transaction is complete. What if the tenant is not paying the full balance? These partial payments can be processed by either entering the amount being paid or selecting the individual open items that the tenant is paying.

Inventory - Bar coding the inventory eases the process of receiving and disbursing materials from the central warehouse or any remote warehouse. Simply scan the bar code located in the bin and note the quantity being disbursed or received. The system will automatically adjust the inventory to reflect the current balance on hand at each location. This means that any inquiries or reports on the inventory wilt be current and up to date. Any inventory analysis will be based on the actual, up to the minute, inventory on hand.

Additional Bar Code Enhancements.

Our Family of Hand Held Bar Code Software

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Additional Uses - Bar coding has proven to be an accurate and efficient way to reduce the amount of data entry necessary across all industries. As we assess other areas where bar coding is effective in the housing industry we will be incorporating these into the PHAS software. The result will be software that has increased efficiencies and data that has fewer errors.