The warehouse industry is changing, can your operations keep pace? To compete in a new warehouse environment in which e-commerce has raised delivery speed expectations, workers needs to fill orders more efficiently. Outdated Windows devices running green screen applications aren’t designed to match the speed and volume of today’s demand economy. Zebra Android touch-screen devices are designed for faster, more flexible operation that improves warehouse performance in four areas:

Greater order-fulfillment speed. The intuitive Android user interface and modern touch-screen technology combine to yield 40% faster data entry.

Higher fulfillment accuracy. Empowered with the flexibility to easily add soft buttons, on-screen keypads and photos of products to Android’s larger touch displays, workers can reliably capture barcode data faster, from near and far distances.

Faster onboarding. Zebra Android’s familiar, intuitive touch-screen interface cuts training time for both permanent and temporary workers, giving them the confidence to work fast.

Continuous uptime. Fast charging, hot-swap batteries and more reliable Wi-Fi connectivity keep your workers productive. PowerPrecision+ analytics indicate when batteries need recharging or replacement. Mobility Extensions provide an extra layer of enterprise security and LifeGuard for Android extends security support for up to seven years.

Contact us today for more insight into how Zebra’s modern Android mobile devices and tablets can meet the needs of today’s on-demand economy.

Summing up our 2nd Annual Sales Kickoff, from March 4-6th, 2019 was a big success! This year our theme was Living on the Edge,  this event provided an interactive and engaging opportunity for all our partners and attendees. Our manufacturer partners came into Barcodes Headquarters and hosted unique workshops to share their latest mobility solutions for distribution, warehouse, supply chains, retail, and channel management. As well as, putting on a grand showcase of all their products for our attendees to test it in action. Barcodes would like to thank to our manufacturers and sponsors at Honeywell, Zebra, Epson, Citizen, Janam, Gigatrak, Elo, SOTI, Impinj, Sato, Datalogic, and Panasonic for sponsoring our event! Thanks to all our manufacturer partners who helped us create this engaging environment and networking opportunity to learn all about the latest products and mobility solutions.

When you need a mobile computer that can help you work smarter and faster look no further than Zebra Technologies TC20/TC25. Designed to look, feel and act just like today’s most popular consumer smartphones; with business features that surpass consumer smartphones the TC20/TC25 save time and money, increase sales and boost profitability. A mobile computer specifically made for the Small to Medium sized business in mind. Built for all day use these Zebra mobile computers are designed to stay in the hands of users to keep productivity going. Low battery? Just snap on the unique PowerPack and keep on going; the integrated LED lights allows users to easily see the PowerPack’s remaining battery life. With smartphones, capturing a barcode can turn into an endless task; that’s why Zebra had the TC20/TC25 designed with a scanner inside.

Zebra TC20 Mobile Computer

• Designed for Retail, Hospitality and Light Warehouse applications.
• Take inventory levels painlessly, at record speed.
• RFID capable with the RFD2000.
• Keep the items your customers want on the shelves of your store instead of the backroom.
• Answer any customer question on the spot.
• Reach any worker to help with any task with the press of a button.
• Give customers the extraordinary service that results in loyalty, with a small business mobile computer designed for the way you work.

Zebra TC25 Mobile Computer

• Designed for Field Service, DSD/Route Accounting and Postal/Light Courier applications.
• Durable design – drop it on the floor and use it the cold, heat, rain and snow and it still works.
• Get the information you need faster than ever to slash the time it takes to perform all those everyday tasks.
• The right service programs for the right price, easily keep your devices up and running and in users’ hands.
• The fastest cellular speeds, delivering fast application access and great voice quality.

Using the right tool for the job is important and in this on-demand world customers won’t wait. The TC20 and TC25 are powerful tools to help users work longer without recharging, faster without losing accuracy and harder without worrying about wear and tear. Contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about how the TC20 or TC25 can help you in your daily operations.

Retailing has evolved, but has your mobile printer? In today’s new retail reality, there is no room for downtime. The Zebra QLn Series reinvents itself as the new ZQ600 Series of mobile printers for retail.

Signs that you should retire your mobile printer:

• Long boot- up time
• Guesswork that sends printers to IT for help
• Battery that drain productivity
• Weak Wi-Fi connections
• An invitation for security breaches

How the ZQ600 Series can help:

• Instantly ready mobile printer
• Friendlier instructions that requires no guesswork
• Fastest, steadiest Wi-Fi standards
• More power and visibility to battery status
• Tighter security measures to keep data safe

Read the infographic on the ZQ600 mobile printer series for more information. Contact us at Barcodes if you need a printing solution, we can help tailor a solution that can help you transform your retail shop.

We are joining Zebra on their sales kick off in Washington D.C. from Jan 29-30th! As a premier partner with Zebra we are pleased to be asked to join this event at the Zebra Sales kick off this year. This internal Zebra event is a unique opportunity to meet with all the Zebra sales representatives in the North and Latin America Region. We will be able to capture and learn about all the latest mobility solutions for distribution, warehouse, voice picking, supply chains, and store and channel management and share them with our valued customers. Last night we sponsored the Zebra Sales Networking Event to start the kick off for the next few days. Make sure to follow us on our social media to catch all the latest mobility solutions that we encounter!

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.

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

Presented by:

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.