The Inventory Scan(X) app is a dedicated inventory management application for Hike POS that enables you to efficiently manage your inventory from your Android device. Whether you're performing stock counts, receiving purchase orders, transferring stock between stores, or adding new products, Inventory Scan(X) helps streamline your day-to-day inventory operations.

To get started, simply install the app from the Google Play Store and log in using your existing Hike POS account credentials.

Home Dashboard

The Home Dashboard provides a quick overview of your inventory along with shortcuts to commonly used actions.

Search Products

Located at the top of the dashboard, the search bar allows you to quickly find products by:

• Product Name
• SKU
• Barcode

Simply enter your search term or scan a barcode to locate a product instantly.

Quick Actions

Quick Actions provide one-tap access to frequently used inventory functions.

New Count

Start a new inventory count session to count and verify your stock levels.

Use this option whenever you're performing:

• Full inventory counts
• Partial counts
• Cycle counts

Purchase Order

Open the list of purchase orders to receive incoming stock from suppliers.

From here, you can:

• View pending purchase orders
• Receive inventory against purchase orders
• Update stock quantities

Transfer

View inventory transfers between stores or warehouses.

This section allows you to:

• Monitor transfers currently in progress
• View completed transfers
• Receive incoming transferred stock

Note: Inventory transfers must be created from Hike POS. They cannot be created within the Inventory Scan(X) app.

Add Product

Create a brand-new product directly from the app.

When adding a product, you can configure information such as:

• Product Name
• Brand
• Product type
• Supplier
• SKU
• Barcode
• Pricing
• Tax
• Inventory tracking
• Product image

Once saved, the product becomes available in your Hike POS inventory.

Note: Products can only be created in the app. Editing, deleting, or archiving products is not supported.

Scan Product

Instantly scan a product barcode to search for its details without manually typing the product name.

This is especially useful when:

• Checking product information
• Verifying inventory
• Finding products quickly in large inventories

Dashboard Summary

The Dashboard section provides a snapshot of your inventory.

Total Qty on Hand: Displays the total quantity of stock currently available across your inventory.

Awaiting Delivery: Shows the total quantity of products that are expected to arrive through pending purchase orders.

Retail Value: Displays the estimated retail value of your current inventory based on selling prices.

Cost Value: Shows the total cost value of your inventory based on product cost prices.

Products: Displays the total number of products available in your inventory.

Variants: Shows the total number of product variants, such as different sizes, colours, or styles.

Reserved Quantity: Displays the quantity of inventory currently reserved for customer orders.

Product Types: Shows the total number of product types configured within your inventory.

Inventory Count

Inventory Count allows you to perform physical stock counts and reconcile inventory accurately.

The Count screen displays all inventory count sessions, grouped by their current status.

Status Overview

At the top of the screen you'll find a summary showing:

• In Progress – Counts currently being worked on.
• Completed – Counts that have been finished.

Active Counts

The Active tab displays inventory counts that are currently in progress.

Each inventory count card includes:

• Count name
• Current status
• Store location
• Number of products counted
• Total number of products in this count
• Last updated date and time

Open an active count to continue counting products.

Completed Counts

The Completed tab lists inventory counts that have already been finalised. These counts are read-only and provide a historical record of completed stock counts.

Starting a New Count

Tap New Count to begin a new inventory count.

You can then:

• Scan product barcodes
• Enter counted quantities
• Review counted items
• Complete the count once finished

Receive Purchase Orders

Inventory Scan(X) allows you to receive stock against purchase orders created in Hike POS.

Each purchase order card includes:

• PO reference number
• PO status
• Supplier name
• Store location
• Last updated date and time

When opening a purchase order, you can:

• View ordered products
• Scan product barcodes
• Receive products
• Update received quantities
• Complete the receiving process

Once received, inventory levels are automatically updated in Hike POS.

You have option to create new purchase order from this section. You can click on Create PO from bottom right button.

Inventory Transfers

The Transfer section helps you manage stock transfers between stores or warehouses.

Status Summary

At the top of the screen you'll see a summary showing:

• In Progress
• Completed

This provides a quick overview of all transfer activity.

Active Transfers

The Active tab displays transfers currently in transit.

Each transfer card includes:

• Transfer number
• Transfer date
• Source location
• Destination location
• Current status

Open a transfer to receive the incoming stock.

Completed Transfers

The Completed tab displays transfers that have already been received and completed.

These serve as a history of completed inventory movements.

Note: Inventory transfers cannot be deleted from inventory scan app.

Products

The Products section allows you to quickly search or create products.

Search Products

Use the search bar to locate products by:

• Product Name
• SKU
• Barcode

Add Product

Tap Add Product to create a new product.

The Add Product screen includes the following sections:

• Product Name
• Brand
• Category
• Supplier

• Retail Price
• Cost Price
• Tax
• Track Inventory

• Initial Stock Quantity
• Product Image: Upload a product image using your Android device's camera or gallery.

Once all required information has been entered, tap Save Product to add the product to your inventory.

Note: Products added from Inventory Scan(X) are automatically synced with your Hike POS account.

Settings

Tap the Settings icon to configure your Inventory Scan(X) app.

Profile: Displays information about the currently signed-in Hike account.This section lets you verify which account is currently using the app.

Outlet: Select the outlet that the app should use for inventory operations.

Ensure the correct location is selected before:

• Counting inventory
• Receiving purchase orders
• Receiving transfers

Sync data: This section helps you to sync data from your app to Hike server incase there is internet connectivity issue.

Sign Out: Signs you out of the Inventory Scan(X) app. You'll need to sign back in with your Hike POS credentials to continue using the application.

Best Practices

• Keep your app updated to the latest version from the Google Play Store.
• Verify that the correct outlet is selected before performing any inventory operation.
• Use barcode scanning whenever possible for faster and more accurate inventory management.
• Complete inventory counts after verifying all quantities to ensure accurate stock records.
• Receive purchase orders and transfers promptly to keep inventory levels up to date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Inventory Scan(X) on iOS?

      No. Inventory Scan(X) is currently available only for Android devices.

Can I edit or delete products in the app?

      No. The app allows you to create new products, but editing, deleting, and archiving products is not supported.

Can I receive purchase orders in the app?

      Yes. You can receive inventory against purchase orders created in Hike POS.

Do changes sync with Hike POS?

      Yes. Inventory actions performed in Inventory Scan(X), such as adding products, completing counts, receiving purchase orders, and receiving transfers, automatically sync with your Hike POS account.