Barcoding 101: How to Get Started for New or Established Companies

Automated Data Capture 101: How to Get Started for New or Established Companies

One thing that new and established companies often have in common is a lack of automated data capture systems.

New companies often start out without these systems in place and without realizing the benefits they’re missing. However, many established companies don’t have automated data capture in place either. They’re still stuck in the old way of doing things: capturing data on paper forms or in spreadsheets, and then manually entering or importing that data into their computing and accounting systems.

These are tried and true practices. Practices that everyone understands. Processes that employees are comfortable with. But in nearly all cases, these inefficient processes create unexpected consequences such as:

Zebra 3600 Series Ultra Rugged Barcode Scanners

Rock solid performance in your most demanding environments

Zebra introduces its first line of corded and cordless unparalleled rugged scanners that will withstand the most demanding applications. It resets the bar higher than ever for unparalleled performance and durability in an enterprise scanner. With an IP rating of IP65 and IP67 (model dependent), the Zebra 3600 scanner series has the highest drop, tumble and sealing specifications compared to comparable devices.

The Zebra 3600 provides 6 different configurations to provide flexibility for any use case while every model provides advanced scanning technology to enable first-time every time capture of barcodes at farther distances in almost any condition.
 

Barcode Scanners

Barcode scanners have evolved over the years to provide specific features required for any environment and application. Unlike barcode mobile computing devices, barcode scanners can be much simpler to install and deploy and offer powerful wired as well as highly portable wireless options. Barcode readers are functionally rich and provide many great features that help your business or organization streamline your workflow.

Trends in Warehouse Management Hardware

The past five years have dramatically altered the warehouse management landscape. Looking for improved efficiency and increased profitability, companies have adopted new technologies that have transformed the way various warehouse operations are conducted. In order to stay in the competition and keep up with the growing complexity of the business world, warehouses must implement advanced technologies and warehouse management hardware.
Warehouse management hardware – like warehouse management in general – has undergone a serious transformation. The introduction of wireless technology and mobility has launched a variety of new hardware products guaranteed to improve an organization’s productivity and – ultimately – profitability. Take a look at some of the newest warehouse management hardware solutions:
Warehouse Management System (WMS)

New Xenon 1902g Battery-Free 2D Wireless Scanner

Honeywell announces the Xenon battery free wireless scanner for retail and warehouse customers who need the freedom of wireless but not the costs and hassles associated with replacing and managing lithium-ion batteries, Honeywell Sensing & Productivity Solutions (S&PS) is excited to announce the launch of the Xenon 1902g-bf battery free 2D wireless scanner.  The Xenon1902g-bf combines the class leading performance of Xenon with super cap technology to provide a wireless scanner that typically scans over 450 times on a single charge and can go from no charge to ready to scan in under 15 seconds.
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Managing Demand at the North Pole

It's impossible not to be humbled and impressed by the massive, sprawling Christmas machine that is the North Pole. Its manufacturing and distribution centers alone encompass a monolithic 1268 acres in the land of perpetual snow.  Of course Santa's colossal operation is all but invisible to the naked eye, but the day-to-day movement of millions of incoming requests and wishes, and the titanic task of processing those orders through shipping don't occur with Christmas magic alone. The North Pole's first and only CEO, Santa Claus, shares with us his secret to success over his many decades of operations.