May 23, 2017
There is a significant risk for theft or loss when transporting expensive assets with little to no visibility. In fact, some companies spend over $100,000 per […]
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April 27, 2017
In our culture, it’s all about time. We move fast, and are more aware of how much time we spend on activities and tasks. We are a generation of “NOW” – often demanding instant gratification. Willing to pay more in order to spend less time on tasks, your customers want up-to-the-minute information at their fingertips; whether it’s access to your inventory, the status of an order, or knowing where their shipment is at that very moment.
April 13, 2017
With the flexibility of today’s Smartphones and tablets, more and more organizations are instituting BYOD programs in the workplace. Although this may lower the budget on equipment purchases, there are other considerations to be made with respect to use case, durability, total cost of ownership and management. If you’re considering the use of consumer-grade devices in an industrial environment, this blog will help you understand why an enterprise-class device would be a better fit.
March 14, 2017
Choosing a barcode scanner can be confusing given all the various features and options. The task of determining which model to choose can be a difficult one unless you understand the application requirements. Customers often will come to us after purchasing a “value” scanner from another vendor, only to find that the device would not scan reliably for them. Once we inquire further, we realize that the scanner they chose was not designed to meet the demands of their environment or their application.
March 6, 2017
If you haven’t heard of Direct Part Marking (DPM), here’s a quick definition: DPM is the permanent marking of a barcode on certain materials such as surgical tools, automotive parts, electronics, or other items that are generally made of a hard material like metal, glass, plastic and some softer materials like leather or even rubber.
February 28, 2017
If you are reading this, chances are you are a warehouse professional, or have an intimate knowledge of what a manufacturing, distribution center or warehouse environment […]
January 20, 2017
Problem: SIMPLE mistakes—ones that can be avoided—can be costly. Shipping the wrong item, sending the wrong volume, or misplacing a label can all lead to chargebacks. […]
January 12, 2017
You finished putting all the pieces together and have shipped out the order. Everything that was supposed to be in it was there….right? Wait, where does […]
December 12, 2016
Custom programming your own data collection software? Read this blog from The SMS Group to learn some important dos and don’ts before starting.