Powered mobile carts for retail eliminate the challenges of stationary point of sale infrastructure, providing the best customer experience possible. Here’s how (free infographic included below).

Are You Prepared to Adapt Your Checkout Technology?

POS in many stores tend to be anchored to checkout aisle stations. You have a monitor, printer, a handheld barcode scanner, stationary conveyor scanner, and a touchscreen payment terminal. The cash register, network, and wiring do not give you much leeway to reconfigure checkout for optimal revenue in peak shopping periods.

Customers won’t be eager to return to a checkout environment with long lines and suboptimal item scanning.

Introduce curbside pickup, e-commerce fulfillment and returns, and the need for a clear picture of inventory counts at all times – soon the need to mobilize a wireless, all-in-one checkout station becomes apparent.

4 Impactful Ways to Incorporate Powered Mobile Carts in Retail Environments

Newcastle Systems has long been an industry leader in mobile carts (picture computer, printer, scanner, and shelves on wheels with no power cords).

Powered mobile carts for retail applications are no different.

Here’s 4 ways to elevate your retail experience with powered mobile carts.

Mobilize Your Checkout and Inventory Management Today

Keep customers returning day after day with shorter lines, easy checkout, accurate stock information, and more. The NB Series from Newcastle is among many powered mobile cart solutions that does just that. Ready to learn more?

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Your Returns Process: 3 Simple Tips to Increase Speed & Accuracy

Wednesday, November 16th, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Presented By:

Kevin Ledversis – Vice-President Sales, Newcastle Systems

Make Returns Both Faster and More Accurate

While you watch a truck departing from your shipping dock, two more are returning orders on your receiving dock! Typical scenario. Now’s the time to increase the speed and accuracy of your returns process to manage the onslaught valued at ~$800 billion in 2023.

What you will learn in this webinar:

• The basics of reverse logistics
• The obstacles that are costing you time, money, and customer satisfaction
• 3 tips to increase speed and accuracy
• Low-cost technology options, such as mobile carts, to improve your returns process now

Watch the Full Customer Returns Webinar with Newcastle

Exclusive Webinar

The Rise of Mobile Robotics

Wednesday, November 9^th, 12:00 PM ET

Presented By

David Lin – Product Manager, Robotics Automation at Zebra Technologies

Manthan Pawar – Product Manager, Autonomous Mobile Robotics at Barcodes Group

About this Robotics Webinar

Labor shortage and an increase in consumer demand continue to surge the need for technological innovations that improve and automate processes. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are the latest advancement in automation to deliver the speed and flexibility needed to fill the gaps. This webinar will demonstrate the benefits of AMRs and how they empower organizations to utilize their labor resources more efficiently.

During this webinar, we’ll be covering the following AMR topics:

• Industry drivers and trends generating the demand for AMRs
• How AMRs can help achieve higher operational speed and throughput
• AMR use cases and workflows within warehousing and distribution, eCommerce, 3PLs, and manufacturing

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Please reach out to our team of robotics experts today.

Businesses and enterprises are exploring robotic systems to help them overcome challenges. Finding the balance between meeting demands and controlling costs is familiar for Fulfillment and e-commerce, distribution centers, and manufacturing. However, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, companies have found that the information technology and operational technology (IT and OT) that helped them operate effectively in 2019 no longer allow them to keep up. 

Robotic systems, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), support the intelligent, automated operations that enterprises need to stay competitive and profitable.

The Challenges Driving the Move to AMRs

Robotic systems and autonomous mobile robots give operations solutions to some of their most serious challenges. 

Labor

Job openings in the U.S. have totaled more than 10 million each month from 2021 to 2022. More than 800,000 of those positions are in retail trade, and 795,000 are in manufacturing – and industry growth is outpacing available labor by a 6:1 ratio. Furthermore, businesses are not only struggling to fill positions. They are also finding it difficult to retain them. 

AMRs can easily accomplish tasks in the warehouse or distribution center, such as transporting freight, replenishing parts to manufacturing lines, and transporting items or consumables to packing stations. As a result, robotic systems allow enterprises to make the best use of their labor as they automate basic tasks.

Supply Chain Disruptions

The pandemic also disrupted and slowed the supply chain worldwide. Fulfillment centers, warehouses, and distribution centers have had to respond with greater efficiency and visibility into inventory movements. 

Robotic systems enable operations to move materials, cargo, or merchandise effectively to keep the supply chain moving and make the best use of warehouse capacity. 

Customer Expectations: While labor shortages and supply chain issues increased, customers became more demanding. Expectations of instant, flawless service drive a greater need for speed and agility in operations. 

Robotic systems work consistently and quickly to move materials, deliver them where needed, and fulfill orders accurately, increasing throughput and customer satisfaction. 

The Added Benefits of Robotic Systems

Operations are deploying autonomous mobile robots to address some of today’s monumental challenges, but they’re discovering that they also provide additional advantages.

• Cost savings: With AMRs moving inventory and materials, replenishing processes, transporting recycling, and performing simple –yet time-consuming and necessary – tasks, businesses can more easily control labor and overtime costs. Operations can see significant ROI from deploying robotic systems. 
• Scalability: With less dependence on labor, operations can scale with the volume of work. 
• Space optimization: Many robotic systems require only a small footprint, enabling operations to utilize their space efficiently. 
• Enhanced safety: Autonomous mobile robots minimize unproductive travel and are designed to prevent accidents in a busy industrial environment. 
• Operational data: Because robotic systems are connected to the enterprise’s network, they can provide real-time data on their tasks, information that allows operations to digitize and catalog workflows, and insights that can help improve processes.  
• Employee satisfaction: Assisted by AMRs, employees can focus on higher-value tasks and quickly complete their work.

Learn More About Robotic Systems

If deploying robotic systems and AMRs is new to your team, you can watch our full webinar with Fetch Robotics and Zebra Technologies from earlier this week.

Webinar

Stages of a Successful RFID Deployment: From Discovery to Implementation

Thursday, October 27^th, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Presented By

Christopher Vassilos – Senior Solutions Architect, Barcodes Group

Nat Hillary – Solutions Engineer for Strategic Accounts, Impinj

About this RFID Webinar

Nearly 80% of attendees to our RFID webinars have not implemented the technology yet but are interested in exploring this. How do you determine if RFID is right for you and what steps are part of a deployment?

During this webinar, you will learn the answers to the following questions:

• Based on your unique needs, how do you determine if RFID can improve the flow of goods and inventory accuracy, and at what cost?
• Does RFID fit your organization considering your people, processes, and technology?
• How do you test reading RFID tags at your facility?

Watch the Full RFID Webinar Recording

Interested to learn more about our RFID deployment solutions and services? Contact us today for a consultation and see if it’s the right fit for your organization.

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Is It the Device or the Network? Gain real-time visibility into connectivity issues with Extreme Intuitive Insights.

When:

Thursday, October 13th, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Presented By:

Paul Zastrow, Sr. Pre/Post Sales Systems Engineer | Barcodes Group

Doug McDonald, Director of Technology | Extreme Networks

Yury Ostrovsky, Senior Product Manager | Extreme Networks

About this Webinar

Connectivity issues with handheld devices plague organizations of all sizes. How do you quickly isolate and proactively flag problems affecting Wi-Fi connectivity, roaming, application performance and voice execution? New cloud-based applications, such as Extreme Intuitive Insights, provide operational insights without the need to chase down physical devices to test and troubleshoot.

This webinar and demonstration will teach you how IT teams:

• Gain visibility into issues caused by the network versus the Zebra devices using the network
• Leverage the cloud to reduce time to analyze with limited staffing and resources
• Identify devices that may have left the facility, been lost, or stolen with Geofencing

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Your workers need technology that delivers superior ease-of-use and adaptable functionality to meet the needs of their environments.

For maximum productivity, without compromising employee comfort, Barcodes, Inc. implements wearable devices like Zebra’s RS5100 Bluetooth scanner to provide unmatched scanning performance.

Simplify barcode scanning with a device that requires virtually no training and is practically weightless to prevent obstructions. The barcode scanner also has five interchangeable wearing styles to maximize user comfort.

As consumer demands continue to evolve in a world in motion, capture data with intelligent imaging faster.

Don’t be fooled by the ring scanner’s small form factor – Zebra’s RS5100 series is uncompromising when it comes to durability. Wherever you do business, count on the ring scanners from Zebra to achieve better uptime and perform better than ever before.

When you need efficient operations in tough environments, Barcodes dedicated service from design to deployment, and ongoing support are here to assist. As a dedicated Zebra partner, we’re committed to your operational success.

See the RS5100 Ring Scanner in Action

Cost-effective, cordless scanning. Easy deployment. Download the RS5100 spec sheet for a detailed list of features and capabilities.

Contact Barcodes, Inc. today for your own customized solution.

You shouldn’t have to compromise on intelligent data capture when it comes to cost-effective barcode scanning.

Empower your workforce to scan faster and farther with Zebra’s LI4278 handheld barcode scanners. Experience cordless power while you capture UPC barcodes as far as 55 inches away with superior motion and angular tolerance.

All set in the ultra rugged design your teams need to minimize downtime and device failure.

Capture over 500 scans per second with a 72hour battery lifespan for over 50 thousand scans per charge.

Leverage Zebra’s 123Scan and Remote Scanner Management tools for easier day-to-day device management. Plus, with Batch Mode, automatically upload 500 UPC barcodes to your memory, even if scanned outside your communications range.

Barcodes, Inc.’s experienced technicians will deploy and support both your cordless scanners from Zebra, and any other technology your storefronts need to thrive.

See the LI4278 Barcode Scanner in Action

Cost-effective, cordless scanning. Easy deployment. Download the LI4278 spec sheet for a detailed list of features and capabilities.

Contact Barcodes, Inc. today for your own customized solution.

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5 Business Challenges Solved by Managing Your Printers

Wednesday, September 21st 2022, 2 P.M. ET

Presented By:

Nick Cimbur, Regional Sales Manager, SOTI

Neel Patel, Senior Account Manager, SOTI

Managing a mixed fleet of printers can be challenging without the right tool. Having a centralized view of all your printers regardless of make or model, along with remote access to them, is critical to your business. At this webinar presented in partnership with SOTI, you’ll learn how managing printers can solve common business challenges and keep your business-critical printers online, reduce security risks, minimize downtime and workflow disruptions, and help make data-based decisions.  

Key Takeaways

• The value that reducing printer downtime and improving the time-to-market can have on your business operations
• Best practices for securing printers and why improving printer security measures is incredibly important
• Why remote access is critical to maintaining printer uptime and productivity

Watch 5 Business Challenges Solved by Managing Your Printers Webinar

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Challenges in Omnichannel Fulfillment for Modern 3PLs

Wednesday, September 14 at 12:00 pm ET

Presented By

Vivek Singh – Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Hopstack, Inc.

Doug Moll – Director Solutions Architecture at Barcodes Group

What This Webinar Covers

A discussion on the most pressing challenges faced by third-party logistics (3PL) providers while serving omnichannel brands.

In this webinar, Vivek and Doug discuss the problems modern 3PLs face due to evolving economic conditions and consumer preferences, and the part they play in enabling brands to have excellent post-purchase experiences.

Key Takeaways

1. The challenges and roadblocks 3PLs face in catering to the unique needs of omnichannel brands
2. 3PLs’ role in helping brands deliver Amazon and Walmart-like fulfillment experience
3. How 3PLs can better cater to their clientele while being cost-effective in their operations

Watch the Full Omnichannel 3PL Barcodes and Hopstack Webinar