Barcoding News

Higher Expectation: As consumers have grown accustomed to more shopping choices in our connected world, they have raised the demands they make of retailers. Leading to now the retailers must offer a more compelling value to entice customers to make a trip to a brick- and – mortar store.

Solution: Read the e-book below to learn about the solution that the retailers came up with to respond to shopper’s demands more quickly and efficiently to improve their shopping experience.

Click the E-book below to read more.

 

What is the ELD Mandate?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the final electronic logging device rule — or ELD Mandate. An electronic logging device is used to electronically record a driver’s record of duty status, which replaces the paper logbook for drivers to record their hours of service (HOS) requirements.  Fleets that were equipped with electronic logging technology (AOBRDs) before Dec. 2017 have until Dec. 2019 to ensure compliance with the published specifications.

Benefits of an ELDs:

• Save driver time by reducing paperwork to ensure it is recorded properly
• Keep a dispatcher up to date on driver’s status
• Reduce a hassle of keeping a paper log
• Easy tracking driver’s HOS
• Ensure driving segments are recorded from truck’s engine
• Ease of data transfer from driver to fleet manager where one can see e-logs

Rugged Handhelds:

The FMCSA addressed that rugged handhelds and tablets can be used as long as the system meets the ELD requirements. With the overwhelming adoption of rugged handhelds, truck drivers find them easy to use and easy to track their hours of service while they are on the road.

What are some mobile device options?

While there are hundreds of devices to choose from, here are some of the newest technologies that are ideal for the on-the-go driver:

• Zebra TC56
• Honeywell CT50
• Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1
• Panasonic Toughpad FZ-N1

To learn more about the ELD Mandate or need an ELD solution, reach out to our one of our dedicated account managers.

For the toughest environment, comes the Honeywell’s Granit 1980i (wired) and the 1981i (wireless) industrial full range scanners. The area- imaging scanners are capable of scanning both 1D and 2D barcodes from near and as far as 50ft away. Simple to use, the Granit scanners maximize operator productivity in the most challenging environments and will be able to pair the scanners with fork trucks equipped with vehicle mounted mobile computers to scan barcodes at an extended range.

Near and Far Distance Scanning Techniques (1D & 2D):

Near
Capable reading from 6 inches near barcodes. Hover over the barcode and center the red lightning box with laser aim to the right of the center of the barcode.

Far
Distance scanning up to 50ft, with laser scanner aim at the center of the barcode. (with laminated barcodes might have to tilt the scanner at an readable angle)

Features:

• Full Range Area Imaging of 1D & 2D barcodes
• Super Rugged IP65 Rating
• Multiple scanning configurations
• Wire or Wireless enable mobility
• Ease of Use- Intuitive User Feedback

Equip your team with the toughest scanner to maximize your team’s productivity and lower the overall cost of ownership. The 1980i & 1981i Granit scanners are great for manufacturing, transportation and logistics, warehouse and distribution, and outdoor logistics.

Contact our dedicated account managers on any questions in regards how to improve your daily operations with the Granit scanners and we will be happy to help.

Join us for our upcoming webinar with Google and SOTI, Device Administrator Deprecation!

………………………..Thursday, September 6 at 12-12:45 PM CST.

Learn how Google is deprecating Device Administrator with the help of SOTI to make Android
even more secure, powerful, and productive for your business!

Key Takeaways:

1. What is Device Administrator?
2. What is Android Enterprise and how it unifies Android Device Management?
3. How does SOTI MobiControl Support Android Enterprise?

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Presented by: 

Corey Campbell
Platform Specialist, Android Enterprise, Google

Damon Greaves,
Sales Engineer, SOTI, Inc.

Manual measurements on shipping packages can be time consuming and prone to human errors which can lead to lower productivity, reduce operational efficiency, and an increase to shipping chargebacks.

The Honeywell AutoCube 8200 instantly and accurately captures the dimensions of any package, enabling you or your employees to reduce errors, chargebacks, and optimize warehouse storage space.

1. Instant and precise measurements are quickly transmitted to shipping applications to accurately bill customers
2. Eliminates measurements of packages- enabling cost savings and productivity gains, while reducing error
3. Optimize vehicle and warehouse space
4. Improve workflows to eliminate human errors
5. Faster return on investments from ensuring maximum uptime and increased operational efficiencies
6. Gain critical business insights into your business

The Autocube 8200 solution sets new standards for dimension accuracy, efficiency, versatility, and affordability. This fixed dimensioning system with its ability to quickly and effectively measure objects in any orientation makes it a great add-on for warehouses and shipping stations.

See how AutoCube 8200 can provide an accurate way to dimension your packages for shipping with the clip below.

For availability, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

The ZQ600 Series Mobile Printers are premium mobile label and receipt printers for maximum productivity, ease of use, and manageability.

Here are the things you need to know:

1. The new ZQ610 (2″ inch) and ZQ620 (3″ inch) printers are instantly ready. No idle time.
2. Full shift power with 33% increase in battery capacity.
3. Latest wireless technology, secures printer and data.
4. Print DNA simplifies remote management allowing centralized commands and control.
5. Easier User Experience, less training and IT interference.
6. Compatible with QLn Series accessories.
7. With Zebra certified supplies you will get the best quality output everytime!

The ZQ600 Series delivers all the features needed to maximize associate productivity and customer service. Workers can print everything from shelf labels to item tags, anywhere, right on the spot. The new ZQ600 series’s advanced platform can grow with your business from improving inventory management to customer service out in your store.

Ideal in:

• Retail
• Shelf Edge Labels
• Mark Down Labels
• Replacement Tags
• Mobile Point of Sale Reciept
• Return Labels
• Warehouse
• Pick and Pack Labels

Compatible with:

Contact our dedicated account managers to learn more about the mobile printers along with the service and support we can provide for you.

Zebra’s mobile computers provide ways to improve workforce communications, better workflow efficiencies, more accuracy and less downtime.

Contact our dedicated account managers to see how Zebra’s products can help you maximize productivity and regain control over your workflow.

What is a WMS?

Your warehouse management system (WMS) is the brain of your distribution operation. Having the right
WMS, you’ll be able to raise your efficiency, increase your on-time, accurate shipping percentage, and lower
overtime costs.

Benefits includes:

• Detailed transaction audit
• Productivity report
• Manage inventory movements
• Inventory adjustments and reporting
• Supports both physical and cycle counts

Read the e-book below, and learn how your operation can benefit from a warehouse management system.

Contact us and we can help recommend the right software and equipment for your solution. We can help you find a compatible warehouse management system along with enterprise handheld devices that can move your business forward, decrease manual operation, eliminate paperwork, and reduce operational costs by increasing accuracy and warehouse functions.

The well-traveled path is coming to an end and how is your business preparing for it?

Since 2010, enterprises have bought more than 15 million mobile units and 99 percent is with a Windows-Embedded OS. Microsoft has announced the dissolution of Windows Mobile OS Development and support will be coming to an end. Check out the table below for the Microsoft end of support timeline.

Enterprise customers are taking this opportunity to re-architect and modernize their mobile applications and solutions. Now is the time to take action! Overall, migrating from Windows to Android can improve user experience, applications, management, security, cross-platforms, and the incorporation of business analytics.

If you have any of the current devices below, follow the recommended transition to the new Android Platform and see how your modernized workforce provides better efficiency, productivity, and security.

TC56 is the next evolution in enterprise touch computing with the ultimate scanning performance has:

• Maximum 5 in. display size
• Ultimate scanning performance 1D & 2D codes
• Automatically capture and process documents
• Rugged and ready for business
• Power Precision+ Battery for power and manageability

TC75x Maximum data entry with a more robust enterprise OS which also includes:

• SimulScan Document Capture allowing easy capture for barcodes, images, and signatures
• Superior audio quality and functionality
• Robust and rugged for all day use
• Lightning fast capture of 1D & 2D barcodes
• Best in field service

Whether you are a retailer, distributor or manufacturer, items are always on the move throughout your facility. Standard fixed RFID readers provide visibility into the inventory ‘at rest’ on your shelves. But you need to also track items as they travel in, through and out of your facility. And with Zebra’s family of RFID Combination Fixed Reader/Antenna solutions, you can. These advanced RFID solutions provide an additional layer of business intelligence that allows you to more tightly manage your inventory to prevent lost sales, stockouts, theft and unplanned downtime on the manufacturing plant floor. There’s an RFID Fixed Combination Reader/Antenna designed for every area of your facility, from your main building entry and exit areas, including the receiving and loading docks, to interior transition points such as the front and back room in a retail store, warehouse and shipping areas in a distribution center, or the warehouse and plant floor in a manufacturing plant. Track assets on the move in your facility to take your competitive advantage to the next level with advanced RFID Fixed Readers.

RFID solutions gives you real-time asset visibility you need to streamline operations, maximize asset utilization and error- proof asset related data.

Check out the Zebra’s line of RFID printers, with these printers you can create small hang tags, case/ pallet labels to photographic quality RFID- enabled ID cards.

……………..ZT420 RFID                             ZD500R                               ZQ520                                             ZXP Series 7 

Industrial RFID Printer                            Desktop                         Mobile                       ID Card Printer with RFID Encoder

Contact our dedicated account managers to see what the right solution for you! We will be able to give you an assessment to set up an RFID solution that you need.