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13 Apr

Think Your Consumer-Grade Device Works for the Warehouse? Think Again.

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.

05 Apr

4 Warehouse Trends to Watch

Although warehousing has evolved over the last few decades, it continues to change and has increased in complexity. With pressure from suppliers, customers, employees and consumers, organizations are seeking new ways to increase response times and become more efficient. With a growing economy, organizations are seeing increased demand and steady business growth.

21 Mar

Creating “Smarter” Warehouses and Improving Supply Chain Automation

Zebra Technologies recently conducted a survey to analyze the state of the warehousing market. The resulting report, Building the Smarter Warehouse: Warehousing 2020 Vision Report, highlights their findings in detail.

14 Mar

Before You Purchase Your Next Barcode Scanner, Read This Blog!

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.

06 Mar

4 Commonly Asked Questions about Direct Part Marking

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.

03 Mar

Data Collection Technologies: Things to Consider When Choosing Your Next Operating System

Did you know that all support for the Windows® Embedded Handheld 6.5 (WEH 6.5) operating system (OS) will stop by 2020 with no clear-cut migration path in sight? Or that the next versions, WEH 8.1 and Windows 10, will not be compatible with the handheld devices that your business and millions of others already use?

28 Feb

Increasing Safety for the Warehouse Worker: Wearables are Paving the Way

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 is like. That said, you probably also understand how challenging this type of space can be – particularly when workers are trying to get from point A to point B safely and effectively.

20 Feb

5 Reasons to Consider Voice for Warehouse Picking Applications

If you haven’t explored voice technology for your warehouse applications, this is a good opportunity to learn a little more about the reasons why over a half million users think it’s the best thing since sliced bread.

17 Feb

Pre-Packaged or Custom Data Collection Solutions: How to Know which is Right for You

In today’s world, people are always looking to save a dollar. This is especially true when it comes to running a business. All money-saving options are given a second, third, and possibly fiftieth look. But, that doesn’t mean that the least expensive choice is always the right choice.

16 Feb

Give Your Shop Floor the Technology that It Needs

With the continuing growth of the manufacturing industry comes orders of greater volume—that customers expect to be completed in the usual turnaround times. So how can you can be prepared to meet this higher demand? With the newest technologies in place, you can increase your operational efficiency, finish orders quickly, boost your profit margins, and reduce errors.

Think Your Consumer-Grade Device Works for the Warehouse? Think Again.

4 Warehouse Trends to Watch

Creating “Smarter” Warehouses and Improving Supply Chain Automation

Before You Purchase Your Next Barcode Scanner, Read This Blog!

4 Commonly Asked Questions about Direct Part Marking

Data Collection Technologies: Things to Consider When Choosing Your Next Operating System

Increasing Safety for the Warehouse Worker: Wearables are Paving the Way

5 Reasons to Consider Voice for Warehouse Picking Applications

Pre-Packaged or Custom Data Collection Solutions: How to Know which is Right for You

Give Your Shop Floor the Technology that It Needs

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