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Your printing station plays a vital role in protecting the bottom line, which is why you shouldn’t have to compromise between printer performance and affordability. Improve productivity with the Zebra ZT231 industrial printer.

Warehousing teams depend on the Zebra ZT231 industrial printer for rapid, high quality label and tag printing in the harshest environments.

The simplistic, yet powerful rugged printer has it all:

• Dependable functionality even in harsh, high volume warehouse environments
• Very little setup required
• Adaptable features for any print application
• Seamless user-friendly experience
• Most of all, crisp high quality labels at a rapid output

ZT231 printers also include Zebra’s print DNA, allowing deeper print functionality, improved data security, and device tracking visibility.

For more ZT231 details, refer to the product sheet from Zebra below:

Download the ZT231 Spec Sheet

Ask Us About ZT231 Printer Deployments and Service

From assisted solution design, to ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting, optimize your ZT231 printing station with Barcodes, Inc. Contact us to get started.

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?

The ZQ300 Plus mobile printers produce high-quality label and receipts anywhere, with a user-friendly design, improved print speeds, and easier device management for operational leaders.

Zebra’s ZQ300 Plus printers give your retail team members freedom of movement anywhere on the store floor.

Mobile receipt printing enables customer sales and quicker stockroom deliveries for drivers.

With on-the-spot label printing, store employees can do markups, markdowns, and shelf label checks more quickly and accurately.

The Zebra ZQ300 Plus Series has the same features and specs as the ZQ300 Series, but it uses updated circuitry to make sure that the products will still be available in the long run.

What We Love About the Zebra ZQ300 Plus

With the ZQ300 Plus printer, you can improve the retail customer and employee experience in a variety of ways:

• Its simplicity makes it easier to train employees, with clear instructions, a beautiful onscreen display, and low learning curve
• The ZQ300 Plus printer prints personalized receipts, labels, and other materials for customers. Customers will have a more personalized and memorable experience as a result
• The ZQ300 Plus reduces wait times and increase overall store efficiency, improving the customer experience by reducing frustration and streamlining the checkout process
• Easy to maintain and clean, ensuring optimal performance and high-quality prints every time
• The ZQ300 Plus printer can be used to provide further value to customers by printing coupons or loyalty cards

For a detailed list of features and specifications, download the ZQ300 printer spec sheet.

Watch the ZQ300 Plus Printer Video

Zebra mobile printers get the job done quickly and efficiently, anywhere your workforce and customers are.

Contact us to discuss your mobile label, tag, and receipt printing needs.

The CR7010 and CR7020 mobile charging cases are here from Code Corporation.

Designed for fast-paced healthcare settings, the CR7000 series is complete with a disinfectant housing, sleek design, and rapid charging. All under the protection of quality charging cases that Code is famous for.

Mobilize and Supercharge Your Patient Care Technology

A mobile device used in healthcare must be able to withstand the same chemical disinfection protocol as any other piece of medical equipment.

A phone would not last six months without some kind of case for protection, depending on the severity of chemical baths. Some hospitals have even predicted that handheld mobile devices are on track to substitute high-priced computer workstations and all of the additional peripherals they require, such as barcode scanning equipment.

From a single mobile device running a mobile health information system, you can scan (using soft-scanning software and the mobile device camera), chart, verify, and document (HIS). Previously, a convenient and fast way to charge mobile devices on the go in a hospital environment meant substandard disinfections and poorly optimized workflows.

That’s no longer the case with the CR7010 and CR7020 cases.

A mobile device used in a hospital setting must also be resistant to disinfection protocols and accidental drops. With many employees scanning and managing sales and inventory on the device, the cases provide protection for both scenarios and keep employees and devices safe.

Protecting your mobile investment with a fully enclosed battery backup case extends device longevity in any environment.

If you want to use the mobile power of iPhone devices in your facilities, CR7000 series cases can protect your patients, employees, and devices. In contrast to the partial protection provided by most consumer-grade cases, full enclosure means complete protection.

Code CR7000 Series Mobile Charging Cases: Ready to Deploy in Healthcare Environments Nationwide

The CR7000 series mobile charging cases feature bi-directional data pass-through, an easily swappable external battery power that more than doubles the life of your phone, and a flexible battery charging system with multiple battery charging station options. The charge status of each battery is clearly displayed, eliminating the need for guesswork.

Improve daily productivity with a protective mobile charging case you can rely on. For detailed product information, download our CR7010-CR7020 PDF:

[Download the Code CR7000 Spec Sheet]

Contact us today to take a closer look at healthcare solutions and see if the 7000 series cases are a fit for your organization.

About this Webinar

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

Watch the Full Robotics Webinar Recording

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.

About the Webinar:

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

Watch the Full Webinar Recording

With its robust data collection capabilities and adaptability, the Unitech MS838 Rugged Scanner aids organizations in doing better work, period.

Unitech’s excellent MS838B wireless 2D imager scanner combines exceptional 1D and 2D barcode scanning with the freedom of wireless technology, providing dependable performance at an affordable price. The well-integrated mobility design allows users to move freely while maintaining great comfort during long hours of operation.

Dependability that Doesn’t Break the Bank

This low-cost and dependable portable scanner offers the best mix of performance and portability, making it a perfect scanning tool for a variety of market applications such as point-of-sale, personal data identification, and inventory control.

Even with its inexpensive pricetag, the MS838 handheld scanner offers the optimal combination of performance that makes it an ideal scanning instrument for a wide range of market applications.

Excellent Performance, Everywhere

Even when barcodes are damaged or badly printed, the MS838 2D imager scanner gives outstanding performance for increasing productivity.

Additionally, the MS838B has Bluetooth, USB cable connection options, and 2.4G wireless technology with connections that don’t drop out beyond 100 meters.

With an IP54 rating and a 1.5 meter drop specification, the Unitech MS838B is the ideal option for any location without ever having to worry about it breaking. The MS838B combines efficiency with simplicity by reading the great majority of 1D and 2D barcodes.

Key Features of the Unitech MS838 Barcode Scanner

• Dependable efficiency at a low cost
• Supports trigger mode and presentation mode
• Quickly reads 3mil barcodes
• Supports trigger mode and presentation mode
• Reads all 1D and 2D barcodes, both on paper and on screen
• Even helps decode broken or badly written barcodes.
• Robust construction, passing an IP54-rated drop test from 1.5 meters

Barcodes, Inc. has all the Unitech gear and accessories you need. After you’ve had a chance to review the MS838 spec sheet, we can help you incorporate the rugged scanners into your daily operations with minimal capital expense or internal IT resource drain. Contact us today to get started!