# Beam > Beam is an inventory management and traceability platform with RFID and barcode scanning, warehouse management, order fulfillment, and IoT device integration. Available as a web app and mobile apps for iOS and Android. ## Getting Started - [Welcome to Beam](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/getting-started/welcome.md): What is Beam, who is it for, and where can you use it - [First 5 minutes](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/getting-started/quick-start.md): Get your first result in Beam in four steps: sign in, create an item, see it in action, and give it a location. - [Account & Authentication](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/getting-started/account-and-authentication.md): Sign up, sign in, reset your password, and manage your account - [Navigating the App](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/getting-started/navigating-the-app.md): Desktop and mobile layouts, navigation menu, and connection status ## Beam - [Home Dashboard](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/start/home-dashboard.md): Stats overview, quick actions, and connection status - [App Navigation](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/start/app-navigation.md): Phone and tablet layouts, sidebar, and bottom menu - [Managing Items](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/inventory/managing-items.md): Item list, creation flow, detail sections, item locator, and archiving - [Stock Management](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/inventory/stock-management.md): Adding, removing, and adjusting stock with and without UIDs/RFID - [Tracking Modes](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/inventory/tracking-modes.md): Amount-only tracking vs UID/RFID tracking - [RFID](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/scanning/rfid-scanning.md): Connect RFID readers, scan tags, item identification, and settings - [Barcodes](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/scanning/barcode-scanning.md): Camera scanning, hardware scanners, and barcode search - [UID management](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/scanning/epc-uid-management.md): View EPCs, identification modes, statuses, and writing tags - [Order Management](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/orders/order-management.md): Create orders, pick items, track statuses, and generate packing slips - [Order Lines](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/orders/order-lines.md): Adding, editing, managing, and writing off items on an order - [Order Picking](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/orders/order-picking.md): Pick items for an order with scan; RFID pre-picking - [Processing returns](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/orders/order-rental-returns.md): Process returns for rental orders and mark the rental as complete - [Order Documents](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/orders/order-documents.md): Generate packing slip PDFs from orders - [Location Management](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/floorplan/location-management.md): Location hierarchy, browsing, creating, and assigning items - [Stocktaking](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/stocktaking/stocktaking.md): Create and execute inventory audits with RFID - [Devices Overview](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/devices/devices-overview.md): Beam Bridge, device setup flow, and network discovery - [Add Network Devices](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/devices/add-network-devices.md): Discover and add RFID readers, printers, and IoT lamps on your local network - [RFID Readers](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/devices/rfid-readers.md): Supported models, setup, and configuration - [Printers & Lamps](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/devices/printers-and-lamps.md): Label printers, IoT status lamps, and configuration - [Statistics & Dashboards](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/analytics/statistics-and-dashboards.md): Stock health, item analytics, branch dashboard, and activity log - [Settings](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/config/settings.md): Overview of Configuration Editor, Scan settings, UID Settings, and Users - [Configuration Editor](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/config/item-settings.md): Categories, subcategories, sizes, add/edit options, and predicates - [Scan Settings](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/config/scan-settings.md): Scan codes, regex, JSON mapping, hybrid mode, and scan mode - [EPC / UID Settings](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/config/epc-uid-settings.md): Tracking modes: Random UIDs and SGTIN-96 - [Users & Permissions](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/config/users-and-permissions.md): Team list, invite users, and roles (User, Superuser, Admin) - [Order Settings](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/config/order-settings.md): Configure which order types are available (Outbound, Inbound, Rental) - [Search](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/advanced/search.md): Quick search, instant search, barcode search, and filtering - [Adaptive Display](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/advanced/adaptive-display.md): Premium mode and minimal mode for different devices - [Tips & Best Practices](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/help/tips-and-best-practices.md): Scanning tips, warehouse organization, and stocktaking advice - [Troubleshooting](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/help/troubleshooting.md): Common issues, solutions, and frequently asked questions ## Classic - [Managing Items](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-inventory/managing-items.md): Create, view, edit, and archive inventory items with custom fields - [Order Workflows](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-orders/order-workflows.md): Outbound, inbound, and rental order types and their status flows - [Order Picking](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-orders/order-picking.md): The picking process, scan-to-pick, sorting, EPC modes, and error handling - [Locations & Grid](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-warehouse/locations-and-grid.md): Location hierarchy, grid view, map view, and cell contents - [Stock Takes](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-warehouse/stock-takes.md): Create and perform inventory counts with real-time progress tracking - [Moving Items](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-warehouse/moving-items.md): Move items between locations using the grid or item detail page - [Scanning Overview](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-scanning/scanning-overview.md): All scanning methods, contextual behavior, and scan feedback - [Tasks & Inspections](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-tools/tasks-and-inspections.md): Assign tasks to team members and perform quality inspections - [Printing & Labels](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-tools/printing-and-labels.md): Print RFID labels, barcode labels, and PDF documents - [Reports](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-tools/reports.md): Advanced data analysis with grouping, aggregation, and export - [Actions](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-tools/actions.md): Custom workflow forms for specialized operations - [Settings](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-admin/settings.md): Columns, locations, modules, menu configuration, and PDF templates - [Users & Permissions](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-admin/users-and-permissions.md): Roles, page-level permissions, and custom overrides - [Integrations](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-admin/integrations.md): Connect to Xero, Exact Online, AFAS, and more - [Import & Export](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-advanced/import-and-export.md): Import from Excel, export to Excel and PDF - [Offline Mode](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-advanced/offline-mode.md): Work without internet and sync automatically when reconnected - [Search & Filtering](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/classic-advanced/search-and-filtering.md): Search, column filters, visible columns, and sorting ## Hardware - [Zebra DS3678 Barcode Scanner](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/hardware/zebra-ds3678-barcode-scanner.md): How to set up and use the Zebra DS3678 scanner - [Datalogic PBT9501 Barcode Scanner](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/hardware/datalogic-pbt9501.md): How to connect a Datalogic PBT9501 barcode scanner - [Calibrate Zebra ZT111 Printer](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/hardware/calibrate-zebra-zt111-printer.md): How to calibrate the Zebra ZT111 printer - [Connect Bridge to Beam](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/hardware/connect-bridge-to-beam.md): How to connect the Bridge to Beam ## API - [API Documentation](https://beamtracking.com/en/docs/api/api.md): Complete API reference documentation ## Solutions - [Item Management](https://beamtracking.com/en/solutions/item-management): Create, organize, and track inventory items with custom fields and categories - [Scanning & Picking](https://beamtracking.com/en/solutions/scanning-picking): RFID and barcode scanning for order picking and inventory operations - [Cycle Counting](https://beamtracking.com/en/solutions/cycle-counting): Automated inventory audits with RFID-powered stocktaking - [Location Management](https://beamtracking.com/en/solutions/location-management): Warehouse zones, floorplans, and item location tracking - [Dashboard Insights](https://beamtracking.com/en/solutions/dashboard-insights): Real-time analytics, stock health, and activity tracking - [Finding Items](https://beamtracking.com/en/solutions/finding-items): Locate items instantly with RFID scanning and search ## Industries - [Retail](https://beamtracking.com/en/industries/retail): Inventory management for retail stores and chains - [Warehousing](https://beamtracking.com/en/industries/warehousing): Warehouse operations and logistics management - [Rental](https://beamtracking.com/en/industries/rental): Asset tracking for rental and leasing businesses - [Agriculture](https://beamtracking.com/en/industries/agriculture): Agricultural inventory and supply chain tracking ## Hardware - [RFID Hardware](https://beamtracking.com/en/hardware/rfid): Handheld readers, fixed readers, and portals - [RFID Tags](https://beamtracking.com/en/hardware/tags): Tags for different materials and use cases - [Barcode Scanners](https://beamtracking.com/en/hardware/barcode): Bluetooth and USB barcode scanners - [Label Printers](https://beamtracking.com/en/hardware/printers): RFID and barcode label printers - [Other Hardware](https://beamtracking.com/en/hardware/other): Routers, mounts, and accessories ## Optional - [Full documentation](https://beamtracking.com/llms-full.txt): All documentation pages concatenated as plain text - [Testimonials](https://beamtracking.com/en/testimonials): Customer case studies and success stories - [Pricing](https://beamtracking.com/en/pricing): Plans and pricing information - [Integrations](https://beamtracking.com/en/integrations): Third-party integrations and connections