Rental inventory scanners instead of purchasing

Every year, the same question arises: how can the short-term high demand for MDE devices for inventory be met efficiently? Purchasing devices, including software and infrastructure, ties up capital, creates organisational overhead and leaves equipment unused for most of the year. Using a rental inventory scanner is therefore the economically sensible alternative – reliable, scalable and without investment risk.

Rental inventory scanners instead of purchasing

Every year, the same question arises: how can the short-term high demand for MDE devices for inventory be met efficiently? Purchasing devices, including software and infrastructure, ties up capital, creates organisational overhead and leaves equipment unused for most of the year. Using a rental inventory scanner is therefore the economically sensible alternative – reliable, scalable and without investment risk.

Stripes – our scalable inventory scanners on a rental basis

Stripes offers a flexible and economical solution for temporary inventory projects. The rental model is designed to accommodate changing requirements and enables quick and easy deployment without long-term commitments.

Your advantages at a glance:

  • No long-term commitment, ideal for temporary inventories

  • Quickly ready for use thanks to preconfigured, cloud-based software

  • Flexible scaling for different project sizes

  • Reliable use even without a permanent internet connection

  • Predictable costs thanks to a needs-based rental model

Who benefits from renting inventory scanners?

Who benefits from renting scanners?

Companies that carry out temporary, project-related or cross-branch inventories – and do not want to tie up thousands of pounds in hardware:

What exactly do we offer?

We offer modern, robust and field-tested inventory scanners for hire, including our tried-and-tested inventory software stripes and Cloud. Ready for immediate use and with reliable service – ideal for professional inventories without long-term capital commitment.

What exactly do we offer?

We offer modern, robust and field-tested inventory scanners for hire, including our tried-and-tested inventory software stripes and Cloud. Ready for immediate use and with reliable service – ideal for professional inventories without long-term capital commitment.

Features check Ready-to-use scanners with top-of-the-range features
Ergonomic devices with long battery life, precise 1D/2D scanning performance and robust IP67 housing. Delivered pre-configured and ready to use, including accessories.

check ERP-independent cloud software
Cloud-based inventory software without system ties for structured recording and evaluation of inventory data in real time.

check Flexible rental terms
Rental periods tailored to your needs, from a few days to several weeks, on-time delivery and easy return – even at short notice and throughout Europe.

check Comprehensive service with 24/7 support
Continuous technical support and fast replacement service in the event of breakdowns for smooth operation.

Features

  • Ready-to-use scanners with top-of-the-range features: Ergonomic devices with long battery life, precise 1D/2D scanning performance and robust IP67 housing. Delivered pre-configured and ready for immediate use, including accessories.
  • ERP-independent cloud software: Cloud-based inventory software without system ties for structured recording and evaluation of inventory data in real time.
  • Flexible rental terms: Rental periods tailored to your needs, from a few days to several weeks, on-time delivery and easy return – even at short notice and throughout Europe.
  • Comprehensive service with 24/7 support: Continuous technical support and fast replacement service in the event of failures for smooth operation.
Rental inventory scanners

When should you hire inventory scanners?

Rental scanners are the ideal solution when you need a large number of functional MDE devices at short notice for accurate and rapid inventory recording. This is particularly the case in the following scenarios:

For retail chainsFor sole traders
Cross-store inventory counts on a specific date: When retail chains need to count stock in dozens or hundreds of stores simultaneously without having to keep their own scanners in each store.Mastering seasonal peaks: Secure the ability to confidently cover traditional order peaks, such as at the turn of the year, in order to save investment costs while still being able to accept every order and complete it profitably.
Efficient self-inventory in medium-sized businesses: When independent retailers want to carry out inventory recording with their own team without having to make high investments or hire external service providers.Securing large-scale projects: Carry out even short-term, unforeseen orders with multiple teams simultaneously – our inventory solution provides the necessary architecture for this.
Temporary demand for individual annual inventories: At the end of the year in particular, it is important that inventory scanners can be made available quickly and centrally so that the inventory can be carried out uniformly, accurately and quickly.Fleet integration as standard: our complete solution could also become your new system for all projects. The result: standardised, high-performance processes, tried-and-tested software and a complete ERP-independent solution for every inventory.

How the rental process works

The rental process for inventory scanners is clearly structured and designed for quick, smooth deployment. All steps are geared towards keeping the preparation effort to a minimum.

  1. Enquiry & quotation: Brief clarification of requirements and prompt, individual rental quotation
  2. Preparation: Technical inspection, cleaning and preconfigured devices including item data
  3. Delivery: On-time delivery, ready for immediate use without lengthy setup
  4. Return: Easy return after inventory, including cleaning and data deletion by the provider

How the rental process works

The rental process for inventory scanners is clearly structured and designed for quick, smooth deployment. All steps are geared towards keeping the preparation effort to a minimum.

  1. Enquiry & quotation: Brief clarification of requirements and prompt, individual rental quotation
  2. Preparation: Technical inspection, cleaning and preconfigured devices including item data
  3. Delivery: On-time delivery, ready for immediate use without lengthy setup
  4. Return: Easy return after inventory, including cleaning and data deletion by the provider

FAQs

FAQs

With our Stripes inventory software, state-of-the-art hardware and a flexible, ERP-independent cloud solution, you get a complete system that makes your inventories reliable, simple and scalable.

Ideally, you should reserve the equipment you need a few weeks before the planned inventory date. Especially for larger quantities or special models, we recommend a lead time of about 2–4 weeks to ensure availability and timely delivery.

Yes, we keep a buffer stock of immediately available devices and can deliver at short notice in urgent cases. Even a few days before the inventory, it is usually still possible to hire scanners, provided that capacity is available.

No, all rental equipment is delivered fully preconfigured by us. The necessary software is already installed and ready to use. If you would like to use your own software, we will take care of the setup in advance or assist you with the installation.

If a scanner fails, please contact us directly. We will provide a replacement device at short notice so that your inventory can continue without major delays. As a rule, replacements are made within a short period of time to minimise downtime.

The scope of delivery includes the device itself and matching accessories, including a 6-slot battery charging station with power supply unit, replacement batteries, USB cable and USB sticks for master data transfer. Test instructions are also included in the scope of delivery.

Your contact

Utilise our inventory solutions for efficient and reliable stocktaking. Contact us for a suitable quote and benefit from professional support for your branch network.

Name: Eric Bechtloff

Phone: +49 511 51528328

Email: info@stripes4all.com

Eric Bechtloff