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ORCA SCAN LIMITED

Inventory Management

Quickly build and implement an inventory management system and visualise the location of all your assets and inventory in real-time, including an audit trail of an item’s entire journey. Add fields, synchronize data, configure hundreds of devices remotely using any web browser, create a bespoke solution without any coding

Features

  • Using variables can automatically extracts data from barcodes
  • Simple Integrations - Excel, Google, Zapier, PowerBI, DataStudio, Tableau
  • Generates and print barcodes labels - Avery, Rollo, Dymo
  • Ability to create custom workflows
  • History log see who changed what, when and from where
  • Works on any scanning device and smartphones - interoperability
  • GS1 UK Approved
  • Cloud Access - full visibility from anywhere in the world
  • Simple transparent pricing plans and free trials
  • No complicated APIs , no coding required

Benefits

  • Quickly implement an inventory management system, with no code
  • Realtime visibility of all your assets across multiple sites
  • Futureproof, grows with you, smartphone, tablets, Enterprise Scanners
  • Peace of mind, trusted by 50,000 organisations, 165 countries
  • 24/7 Dedicated Support, free trials available
  • Quickly find recalled or expired products
  • Audit trail of an item’s entire journey.
  • Search inventory and scan items into/out-of stock from any device.
  • Saves time, reduces errors, improves efficiency, increases visibility
  • Simple to set up, build barcode-system without coding

Pricing

Service documents

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Framework

G-Cloud 15

Service ID

3 3 4 7 9 3 5 3 2 3 0 0 6 3 6

Contact

ORCA SCAN LIMITED Tim Hill
Telephone: 07713919197
Email: hello@orcascan.com

About your service

Service categories

Applications

Supply chain management

  • Logistics and transportation management
  • Supply chain planning
  • Warehousing and inventory management
Multi cloud support
Yes

Service scope

Software add-on or extension
Yes, but can also be used as a standalone service
What software services is the service an extension to
Barcode tracking of other assets e.g. Medical Devices
Cloud deployment model
Public cloud
Service constraints
No constraints, Orca Scan is interoperable.
System requirements
  • Andorid 6+
  • IOS 11+
  • Modern Web Browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)

User support

Email or online ticketing support
Yes
Support response times
Support is provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, but response time may fluctuate outside weekdays and regular work hours of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +1).
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
Yes
Online ticketing support accessibility
None or don’t know
Phone support
Yes
Phone support availability
9 to 5 (UK time), 7 days a week
Web chat support
Yes
Web chat support availability
24 hours, 7 days a week
Web chat support accessibility standard
None or don’t know
How the web chat support is accessible
We have a dedicated User Experience team that are constantly optimising to ensure accessibility across our application
Web chat accessibility testing
Chat widget on website powered by Intercom.
Web chat accessibility testing
Onsite support
Yes
Support levels
Typically we will offer an online implementation call (e.g. Teams) to understand the challenge, current workflows and create a prototype for the user to test and develop. If required we can do a site visit to see firsthand, experience, and really understand the issues and provide implementation assistance. We will also offer a free trial of Business Level package where needed.
Support available to third parties
Yes
AI chatbot
Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

Getting started
Our job is simple: to work closely with our users to make barcode technology accessible to everyone, regardless of technical skill or budget. Our website contains all the online Guides and documentation to get you started and if needed users can book free of charge implementation calls with one of our Customer Success Managers. https://orcascan.com/guides
Service documentation
Yes
Documentation formats
  • HTML
  • PDF
End-of-contract data extraction
We are pragmatic about this and offer a 30 day grace period after contract ends to allow data to be exported. Users can also put a request into the team. Customers may retain and use internal copies of all reports exported from any Service before and after termination.
End-of-contract process
There are no hidden fees or cancellation fees, and customers can terminate their subscription at any time. Customers may retain and use internal copies of all reports exported from Orca Scan before termination. Upon any expiration or termination of the contract, The customer will immediately cease any and all access to all services. Orca Scan will retain customer data for 30 days upon termination. After this period, data will be securely deleted. The customer will have the option to renew, and custom agreements can be honoured upon request.
Documentation accessibility standard
None or don’t know
How the documentation is accessible
It is all available on our website - https://orcascan.com/guides

Using the service

Web browser interface
Yes
Supported browsers
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Opera
Application to install
Yes
Compatible operating systems
  • Android
  • IOS
Designed for use on mobile devices
Yes
Differences between the mobile and desktop service
The desktop service is a centralised configurator and management platform allowing users to develop barcoding solutions and deploy them within their organisation. The desktop service is used to add users to a sheet (including setting permissions), import data and access integrations, triggers and history logs. The mobile app is used to quickly get a custom barcode scanner up and running in the workplace on any mobile device or Android-based hardware scanners, capturing data to sit alongside scanned barcodes, such as photos, GPS locations, date and time stamps, and many more!
Service interface
Yes
User support accessibility
None or don’t know
Description of service interface
Website - www.orcascan.com
Accessibility standards
None or don’t know
Description of accessibility
We have adjustable text size and display colors
Accessibility testing
Our User Experience team conduct frequent testing to ensure our compliance with assistive technologies
API
Yes
What users can and can't do using the API
Connect internal or external systems to Orca Scan Add barcode tracking to your systems Connect Zebra, Honeywell or Datalogic device to your system Build tools to enrich Orca Scan data, such as analyse images
API documentation
Yes
API documentation formats
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • Other
API sandbox or test environment
Yes
Customisation available
Yes
Description of customisation
All fields are completely customisable allowing users to capture additional data when a barcode is scanned (e.g. photos, GPS location or quantity scanned). To do this, users simply add additional fields and name them using the Orca Scan web or mobile app. Users can do this based on permissions. We also have customised branding allowing users to create a barcode app with their company logo and branding in minutes. This creates a seamless brand experience by incorporating your logo, colour palette, and other visual elements.

Scaling

Independence of resources
We have a dedicated enterprise solution that allows you to run an instance of our service isolated from the rest of the users on the network. Orca Scan is a cloud native application. We do not own any servers, instead, we rely on the secure and reliable hosting capabilities of Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Digital Ocean. Their data centres are equipped with advanced security measures, such as 24x7 monitoring, biometric scanning, and video surveillance, to ensure the protection of customer data.

Analytics

Service usage metrics
Yes
Metrics types
We provide an extensive audit log of all changes made in the application, showing what, when, where and who changed it. For example the History log enables users to track the entire life-cycle of an asset - end to end traceability.
Reporting types
  • API access
  • Real-time dashboards
Resource tagging
Yes
FOCUS resource tagging
Yes

Resellers

Supplier type
Not a reseller

Staff security

Staff security clearance
Other security clearance
Government security clearance
None

Asset protection

Knowledge of data storage and processing locations
Yes
Data storage and processing locations
  • United Kingdom
  • Other locations
User control over data storage and processing locations
Yes
Datacentre security standards
Managed by a third party
Penetration testing frequency
At least once a year
Penetration testing approach
In-house
Protecting data at rest
  • Physical access control, complying with CSA CCM v4.0
  • Physical access control, complying with SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
  • Encryption of all physical media
Data sanitisation process
Yes
Equipment disposal approach
In-house destruction process
Data sanitisation type
Deleted data can’t be directly accessed / Cryptographic Erasure

Data importing and exporting

Data export approach
Users can export their data in formats such as CSV, JSON, HTML, PDF, and more by clicking export anytime from within the application. We also have a REST API and integrations to allow for automatic real-time exports. Integrations and custom export methods can be considered upon request.
Data export formats
  • CSV
  • ODF
  • Other
Other data export formats
  • HTML
  • JSON
  • Microsoft Excel
  • XML
  • ACCEO Retail-1
Data import formats
  • CSV
  • Other
Other data import formats
Microsoft Excel

Data-in-transit protection

Data protection between buyer and supplier networks
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • Other
Other protection between networks
Orca Scan uses industry-standard encryption protocols to keep customer data secure. We use TLS encryption to protect data when it’s being transmitted between your device and our platform and AES-256-bit encryption to secure your data when it’s stored on our servers.
Data protection within supplier network
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway
  • Legacy SSL and TLS (under version 1.2)
  • Other
Other protection within supplier network
We encrypt in transit and at rest. Our data processing agreement on our website covers this in much more detail.

Availability and resilience

Guaranteed availability
SLAs are provided on Enterprise Accounts - for an overview you can see this at https://status.orcascan.com/
Approach to resilience
Data Encryption Orca Scan uses industry-standard encryption protocols to keep your data secure. We use TLS encryption to protect data when it’s being transmitted between your device and our platform and AES-256-bit encryption to secure your data when it’s stored on our servers. Secure, reliable infrastructure Orca Scan is a cloud native application. We do not own any servers, instead, we rely on the secure and reliable hosting capabilities of Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Digital Ocean. Their data centres are equipped with advanced security measures, such as 24x7 monitoring, biometric scanning, and video surveillance, to ensure the protection of your data. Access Controls Robust permission and user controls allow you to manage who can access your data. By assigning different roles and setting permissions, you can control who can view, edit, or delete certain information within your account. This helps you maintain the security and privacy of your data by ensuring that only authorised individuals have access to it.
Outage reporting
We have a status page for customers to view the availability of our services at https://status.orcascan.com/

Identity and authentication

User authentication needed
Yes
User authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)
Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels
We adopt the Least Privilege Principle: Access rights are granted based on the principle of least privilege, ensuring employees receive only the access necessary to perform their job functions. We review access levels every 90 days and have procedures in place for new starters and leavers.
Access restriction testing frequency
At least every 6 months
Management access authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Username or password

Audit information for users

Access to user activity audit information
Users have access to real-time audit information
How long user audit data is stored for
User-defined
Access to supplier activity audit information
Users have access to real-time audit information
How long supplier audit data is stored for
At least 12 months
How long system logs are stored for
At least 12 months

Security governance

Named board-level person responsible for service security
Yes
Security governance certified
Yes
Security governance standards
Other
Other security governance standards
We have been Cyber Essentials Plus Accredited (2024/5). Currently being re-assessed for Cyber Essentials Plus. Our COO, Owen Doherty is lead on this supported by a Cyber Security expert who provides ongoing support and advice in this area.
Information security policies and processes
We have a comprehensive set of security policies and procedures as part of our commitment to customers and Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation. These policies and procedures are embedded into our culture. Our COO is the lead on this.
Software Security Code of Practice
Yes

Operational security

Configuration and change management standard
Supplier-defined controls
Configuration and change management approach
Configuration and change management processes are designed to ensure that the system remains robust, secure, and adaptable to changes while minimising disruptions. These processes involve tracking the lifecycle of components, assessing changes for potential security impacts, and ensuring that any modifications align with overall system integrity and security objectives.
Vulnerability management type
Supplier-defined controls
Vulnerability management approach
Through our Cyber Security Policies and Procedures we have implemented a company-wide process of identifying, evaluating, treating, and reporting on security vulnerabilities in systems and the software that runs on them. For more information on the following:
How we assess potential threats to our services
How quickly we deploy patches to our services
Where we get our information about potential threats from
Please reach out to our team.
Protective monitoring type
Supplier-defined controls
Protective monitoring approach
Through our Cyber Security Policies and Procedures we have implemented a company-wide process of identifying and responding to compromises. We respond immediately and notify affected users.
Incident management type
Supplier-defined controls
Incident management approach
Staff screening performed but doesn’t conform with BS7858:2019
Post-quantum cryptography secure
No

Secure development

Approach to secure software development best practice
Conforms to a recognised standard, but self-assessed

Public sector networks

Connection to public sector networks
No

Pricing

Discount for educational organisations
Yes
Free trial available
Yes
Description of free trial
Perfect for exploring Orca Scan without any commitment. 1 user, 50 rows, 1 sheet, 2 week revision history Unlimited period
Link to free trial
https://orcascan.com/pricing

Discount percentage by annual call-off contract value (excluding VAT)

Less than £250,000
10%
Between £250,000 and £500,000
10%
Between £500,001 and £1,000,000
10%
Between £1,000,001 and £2,500,000
10%
Between £2,500,001 and £5,000,000
10%
Over £5,000,001
10%

Non-mandatory Standards and certifications

ISO/IEC 27001 certification
No
ISO 28000:2022 certification
No
ISO 9001 certification
No
Quality management systems (QMS)
No
CSA STAR certification
No
PCI certification
No
Cyber essentials
No
Cyber Essentials Alternative
In relation to the services you do not have a current and valid Cyber Essentials certificate which has been awarded by one of the government approved Cyber Essentials accreditation bodies but you are working towards gaining it, and will be in a position to confirm that you have been awarded a current and valid Cyber Essentials certificate by one of the government approved accreditation bodies within 12 months of the date of award.
Cyber essentials plus
No
Cyber Essentials Alternative
In relation to the services you do not have a current and valid Cyber Essentials Plus certificate which has been awarded by one of the government approved Cyber Essentials accreditation bodies but you are working towards gaining it, and will be in a position to confirm that you have been awarded a current and valid Cyber Essentials Plus certificate by one of the government approved accreditation bodies within 12 months of the date of award.
Other security certifications
No

Social value

Section B - Commitment for Future: Delivery
  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 1: Fair work: That offers fair wages and good working conditions. Help people get a job, stay in work, and progress in their careers, with good employment opportunities across the country. Notes: Where there is a large proportion of labour costs in the contract, commercial teams should consider MAC in Outcome 1 as a priority

    • Providing opportunities for, and measuring and monitoring of, staff workforce conditions over time, including employee engagement, involvement in decision-making and satisfaction and adapting to any changes in the results, with clear processes for acting on issues identified
    • Plans to engage the contract workforce in deciding the most important workplace issues to address
    • Employment contracts that reflect actual hours worked; steps taken to ensure employees understand their contracts and have the ability to review and adjust them if actual hours regularly exceed contracted hours
    • Activities that support an environment where staff are educated about, and feel empowered to, address their physical wellbeing
    • Activities that support an environment where staff are educated about and feel empowered to report and address bullying and harassment
    • Activities to cascade good practice on fair working conditions throughout the supply chain
    • Offer a pay and leave entitlement to all eligible staff who become kinship carers, ideally equivalent to statutory adoption pay and leave
  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.

    • Activities to support relevant sector related skills growth and sustainability in the contract workforce. Illustrative examples: careers talks, curriculum support, literacy support, safety talks and volunteering

Service documents

Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at hello@orcascan.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.