Behind the Barcode: UPC-A

The UPC-A code is one of the most commonly used barcode types within the United States. Placed on a majority of products sold in retail, this type of barcode identifies the manufacturer and the specific product so that point of sale cash register systems can look up the price automatically and streamline the transaction. This…

Mobile Scanning: Something Every Business Should Know About

Smartphones have taken over the way that people use their cell phones. Packed with applications that can tell everyone where to eat, what music to listen to, or where the nearest bus stop is, these smartphones have also undoubtedly changed the way that many people shop. If you’re a store owner, it’s important to keep…

L-TronDirect.com: Answering Your Barcode Questions

Question: “Hey. I’m looking to start using a barcode reader and a label system to manage my inventory and I was wondering whether or not barcodes can be read or scanned upside down? Our labels can sometimes get put on the wrong way by our staff and we want to make sure that we can…

Tips for PDA Barcode Scanner Training

A handheld barcode scanner can make inventory tracking a breeze, but before all of that work can be accomplished, you need to have employees who know how to use the technology. Once you decide to implement barcode scanning technology into you First off, make sure that your employees understand the barcode scanner interface before they…

Keep Getting Errors?

Barcode scanning by hand is never fool-proof. However, by considering some of the most common problems, you can try to avoid getting errors or getting hung up on incorrect scans. However, before you start blaming the errors on these common problems, make sure that the errors are being caused by human error. Talk to your…