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Turn your touch computer into a handheld RFID reader with the new Janam RFID sled for the XT2 Series! With the high-performance UHF RFID sled for the XT2 series touch computers you can snap it on and turn your mobile device into a RFID reader.

It has been proven that RFID can identify opportunities in a warehouse to enhance day to day operations. Workers can walk through the warehouse with Janam’s XT2 with RFID reader and be able to read multiple tags simultaneously from 22 feet away. That means they can scan an pallet of goods in a few seconds creating greater efficiency and productivity in the workforce.

Using RFID can improve inventory control along with eliminating errors and inaccuracies. RFID allows you to capture real-time inventory data which allows real time visibility of what materials are on the floor immediately in a fraction of the time it takes to capture data through bar code scanning.

Features:

• Powerful UHF RFID technology for tag writing and locationing
• Reads EPC Global Gen2 ISO 18000-6C RFID tags
• Own 3350mAh battery to ensure full shift power and eliminate downtime
• Lightest UHF RFID sled in its class
• Able to read a tag from more than 22 feet away

Watch the video below and see how the Janam’s XT2 Series and along with the new RFID sled can bring you more efficiency and visibility in your supply chain.

Contact us if you have any questions into improving your operational efficiency and decrease downtime in your workforce.

 

In case you missed our webinar today on Transforming Retail with RFID, you can revisit the webinar from the video below.

With the changing face of retail, stores are banking on the shift to upgrades to improve the customer journey.

Some Drivers for RFID Adoption are:

• Inventory Accuracy
• Real Time Data
• Loss Detection
• Product Location
• Pick/Pack Accuracy
• Electronic Proof of Delivery
• Authentication and Anti- Counterfeiting

Some major retailers have already deployed RFID to their stores such as Target, Lululemon, Macy’s, Walmart, and more.

Proven business benefits includes better inventory accuracy, reduce cycle count time, reduce receiving time, improved conversion rate, increased units and sales. Ultimately visibility equals customers can find what they want to buy so associates have more time to spend with the customers and find items more quickly.

Watch our webinar to see how the RFID data that are being collected are transforming retail in our stores today! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions on the process or products that you need.

CHICAGO, January 23, 2019 â€“ Barcodes, Inc. announced today that Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC invested in the Company to acquire it from Cortec Group.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Chicago, Barcodes is a leading solution provider of products, software, and services used to automate the supply chain. The Company’s solutions enable businesses to digitally capture and act on data related to their assets, people, and transactions.  Barcodes has historically sold to small and medium-sized businesses, and more recently, is also serving large enterprises in the design, deployment, and support of supply chain automation. The Company’s products, which include barcoding, RFID, mobile devices, networking, and related technology peripherals, enable customers to improve productivity and the customer experience in their businesses. To deploy and maintain these devices, Barcodes offers value-added services including system design, configuration, integration, and technical support services. For more information on, please contact us. 

CEO Daniel Nettesheim and the management team will continue to lead the business under Odyssey’s ownership and have invested in the transaction.  Mr. Nettesheim has been an owner of the business since 2005. 

Mr. Nettesheim said: “The Company continues to provide the latest technology and services to make it easy for our customers to quickly automate and improve their operations and customer experiences. Cortec has played a critical role in funding our investments and helping us to drive strategic growth. We are excited to now partner with Odyssey given their experience and track record of driving growth in market leading companies.”  

Craig Staub, a Managing Principal of Odyssey, said: “Barcodes has built leading platforms in highly fragmented and growing markets, and is led by a deep and experienced leadership team. We are excited to pursue an aggressive growth strategy to capitalize on Barcodes’ unique business model, incorporating industry leading websites, deep technical expertise and value-added professional services.” 

About Barcodes, Inc.  

Barcodes, Inc. with corporate offices across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., is a leading information technology solution provider with more than a 20-year history of providing products and services to automate businesses. Barcodes has partnered with private equity firms to leverage their capital and experience to drive strategic growth.  

For more information contact:  

Lorna Malja, Marketing Manager 

[email protected]

312.582.4893

Whether you are working in a manufacturing warehouse, distribution center, or material management, having an advanced industrial printer is crucial to having a profitable and productive supply chain. The Zebra ZT410 is the right printer solution for your warehouse needs. It is designed to grow with your evolving business needs, featuring great enhancements such as print speed, quality, and wide array of connections to keep your warehouse well connected and operations at optimal efficiency. With the Zebra ZT410, you can expand your printing capabilities through a large range of media options. It is effortless to integrate and easy to operate, the Zebra’s Link-OS option allows you to monitor, manage, and maintain your printer from any location creating a fully integrated solution in your warehouse. Features:

• Ethernet, USB, and Bluetooth with optional Wi-Fi addition
• Direct and Thermal Transfer Printing
• Handles wide range of media
• Dual USB port for added flexibility
• Intuitive icon-based interface with an optional LCD screen to show any alerts
• Easy media and ribbon loading
• Rugged durability for demanding applications
• Energy Star qualified
• Link-OS Solution

The ZT410 delivers advancements in print speed, quality, connectivity, management, and support tools that can drive efficiency, value, and savings. Get your supply chain up to speed with the ZT410 to decrease downtime, improve productivity, and empower your workforce for operations to run smoothly. Enhance your warehouse processes where it counts! Contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about how the ZT410 can help your in your daily operations. Don’t forget to use Zebra consumables to help ensure you are getting the best print quality and stock.

Last Chance to register with us on this free webinar on transforming retail with RFID! With the highly- competitive retail landscape, today’s retailers must tackle many challenges in the era of industry transformation. Customer are expecting more when they enter a retail store, so how do you stay ahead? Register for our webinar to learn more about how can you transform retail with RFID.

With the growth of e-commerce, it has become evident that inventory visibility and accuracy is more important than ever.  Consumers will want the most easiest path to purchase what they want and receive it quickly. An inventory system needs to provide retailers most efficient way to fulfill consumers orders. Join Barcodes and Zebra to learn about the current trends and the way that RFID is making a difference today! If you have any questions feel free to give us a call at 866-751-5063!

Transforming Retail with RFID
Thursday, January 24 from 11-11:30 AM CST

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Let’s be honest, barcode printers are not cheap. When you spend money on a printer, you also have to think about the consumables. Some printers require ribbons and all printers require labels or reciepts so how do you save on that?

Barcodes, Inc. can help:

1. Join our Sign Up & Save Program– If you know the amount of labels and ribbons you need every month, find out how you can save money on purchasing consumables from us in a weekly, monthly, or quarterly cycle.
2. Use the right labels with the printer – avoid printer jams and won’t need to mess up new labels
3. Going on right now, save 10% on all consumables on our site with code*: STOCKUP

Shop Top Consumables

Contact us and find out how you can save on your consumables, we can help you find the consumables you need and give your the ROI you are looking for.

*10% OFF all printer consumables is available online only at Barcodesinc.com. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Offer valid on web pricing only. Offer cannot be applied to existing quotes. One time use only. Valid through 1/18/2019 at 11:59 pm CST.

With the highly- competitive retail landscape, today’s retailers must tackle many challenges in the era of industry transformation. Customer are expecting more when they enter a retail store, so how do you stay ahead? Register for our webinar to learn more about how can you transform retail with RFID.

With the growth of e-commerce, it has become evident that inventory visibility and accuracy is more important than ever.  Consumers will want the most easiest path to purchase what they want and receive it quickly. An inventory system needs to provide retailers most efficient way to fulfill consumers orders. Join Barcodes and Zebra to learn about the current trends and the way that RFID is making a difference today!

Transforming Retail with RFID
Thursday, January 24 from 11-11:30 AM CST

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Today’s convenience stores (c-store) customers are interested in more than just a “get in and get out” experience. They expect a wide product selection that includes their preferred brand, comptetitive pricing, friendly service, and fresh food options. As a result, retailers are seeking mobile technology solutions that can help them create a fast, convenient, and high- value shopping experience while also manage basics like cleanliness, associate helpfulness, and merchandising.

Mobile Solutions includes:

Scanners- to take performance and simplicity to the next level to increase cashier’s productivity and POS throughput for a better shopping experience.

Mobile Computers and Tablets- to give associates an effective scanning handheld mobile computer to check inventory or managed price with efficiency around the store or on the go.

Label/ Receipt Printers– enables associates to keep up to date prices on the shelves by quickly printing them from the sales floor and be able to print sales receipts for sales during busy checkouts.

Staff Enablement- Gain end- to- end efficiencies across your operations that can improve productivity and communication between store front and back.

Recognizing that technology is reshaping the c-store experience, Barcodes and Zebra can help you provide visibility in every corner of your operations- from tracking inventory to speeding up the checkout process- to generate insights that can increase performance and customer satisfaction.

Check out the products below to see how you can leverage the power of technology for nearly every task. Contact our product specialists if you have any questions or want a mobile solution for your store.

On the episode of Ellen’s Games of Game last night, she asked a question about what is the first product to be have a barcode? Good question!

In the summer of 1974, a supermarket located in Troy, Ohio, scanned it’s very first UPC barcoded product, Wrigley’s Chewing Gum. A barcode that can be printed on something as small as a pack of chewing gum. This develops a long interesting history that is constantly evolving; we are still discovering ways to put more information into these machine read-able barcodes.

Present day, we have QR codes to store large amounts of information that can be unlocked and scanned through smart phones. Further, RFID technology allows there to be a chip embedded within a barcode and with single motion, a reader can read and record its presence.

Big company such as Amazon relies heavily on barcodes to keep track of their products by scanning them when its at a packaging point. With the help of a barcoding system the whole supply chain can be managed efficiently and workers can be more productive. A simple scan can avoid human error, save more time, and be able to trace products going in and out of your facility.

Barcodes are truly fascinating, it created a whole new way to track your products and do business efficiently. Find out how to barcode your products today! Contact us at Barcodes and we will help you find a solution that best fits your needs.

What is a UDI, the Unique Device Identifer? 

The FDA has established and implemented a unique device identification system that is used to adequately to identify medical devices through their distribution and use. With these unique device identifers implemented, it will be able to trace and track medical devices, improve patient safety, modernize device post-market surveillance, and facilitate medical device innovation.

Currently, Class I,II,III medical devices distributed in the United States must carry a UDI to meet the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration(FDA). No UDI? No Business! Medical device products identification labels help maintain compliance, ensure brand consistency, improve operational efficiency, and support business growth.

Check out the infographic and call us today to see how Barcodes and Zebra can help you at every stage of the route to become UDI compliant.

 

Currently, enjoy free 2-day shipping on all orders of $250+ made online at Barcodesinc.com through January 9,2019. Exclusions apply.

Enjoy free 2-day shipping on all orders of $250+ made online only at Barcodesinc.com through January 9, 2019 at 11:59 pm CST. Offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Offer valid on web pricing only. Offer valid in the US only. This offer is not valid on international orders. Certain product exclusions apply on supplies (ribbons/labels) and cash drawers.