Welcome back to Part 2 of this blog series on what you should know about purchasing asset and inventory management systems. Prior to investing in one of these systems, it is important to determine exactly which type you need. Keep in mind that assets are owned items of value, while inventory is the amount of…
If you’re considering purchasing an asset or inventory management system, there a few things you should be aware of when determining which one is right for you. First, let’s specify the difference between assets and inventory: An asset is an owned item of value. Inventory is the amount of materials on hand. Next, let’s look at how each of these…
Welcome back to my two-part blog series addressing 28 measurable metrics that manufacturers must consider in order to achieve essential goals. If you missed Part I, you can read it here. In today’s blog post, we will explore the metrics related to Ensuring Compliance, Reducing Maintenance, Increasing Flexibility and Innovation, Reducing Costs and Increasing Profitability….
Manufacturers invest in data collection technology because the information that’s available contributes to better decision-making. Gathering the data, however, represents partial progress toward improvement and when you analyze the information you’ve collected, you get even more value out of it. The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association conducted research and developed a list of 28 metrics that manufacturers…
In our last blog, I discussed the world of the USB connection and a little bit of background on the various types of interfaces you may see. Moving forward, we take a look at one of the early types of connections but one still found commonly on printers and industrial computers, the Serial port. Disclaimer:…
Here is Part II of the ultimate combo for rugged environments which will feature the DS3600 ultra rugged barcode scanner. If you are curious about the TC8000, you can read Part I here. Introducing one of the most indestructible barcode scanners available today: Zebra’s DS3600 Ultra Rugged Barcode Scanner. The new 3600 Ultra Rugged…
The new Zebra TC8000 Mobile Computer Series will revolutionize your manufacturing and warehouse floor productivity. How will this mobile computer increase your workforce performance? Reduce Wrist Motion by 55% Eliminate the need for workers to tilt repeatedly Up to 15% muscle exertion reduction Increase keyboarding speed by 40% With the intuitive…
Thermal printers and ribbon selection is a common topic I see come up when talking with customers. While it is easy to select one extreme or another in terms of the cost, an expensive ribbon does not always equal the best performance in this category. So how should you select the correct ribbon for your printer?…
I recently published a blog detailing how to select the right barcode label for your application, which you can read here. In this blog, I would like to help guide you in selecting the right Label Printer. I hope this will clear away some of the confusion regarding their features, usability, and durability. Features Direct Thermal vs. Thermal Transfer…
With hundreds of barcode scanners readily available on the market today, it’s become more difficult to select the best solution for your application. With so many models at your fingertips, one must navigate options such as hand held or presentation, corded (tethered) or wireless, 1D or 2D, near or far range, retail or industrial, etc….
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