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Guidelines For Creating A Good Bar Code By Susan Snyder, Microscan Systems, Inc.
1/11/2007
Successful applications all start with a good bar code. This paper outlines five guidelines that will eliminate unnecessary application challenges and will go a long way toward helping you achieve the 100% data integrity you desire from your data capture system. Submitted by Microscan
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Maximize Your Sap® Warehouse Management Investment With Mobility
12/1/2006
In today’s highly competitive business environment, enterprises are faced with the challenge of balancing cost and revenue, while maintaining — or improving — customer service and quality levels. The warehouse is a key area of the business, at the heart of operations for manufacturers, distributors and retailers, where material is constantly in motion. Submitted by Symbol Technologies
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Managing Multiple Data Capture Technologies In The Logistics Environment
12/1/2006
Until recently, bar code scanning has been the primary form of advanced data capture throughout the logistics environment — from the warehouse aisles to the dock door to the yard. But today, new forms of advanced data capture offer enterprises the ability to further automate processes inside the four walls, reap the benefits of supply chain automation as well as cost-effectively achieve regulatory compliance and more. Submitted by Symbol Technologies
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Abbott Laboratories Speeds Up Its Product Distribution With Help From LXE
11/29/2006
The installation of a completely new wireless network supplied by LXE has allowed Abbott Laboratories — one of the world's leading healthcare companies — to significantly reduce delivery lead times. Submitted by LXE
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Warehouse Optimization: The Next Step In The Supply Chain
11/22/2006
For years, Warehouse Managers were urged to get control of the operations inside the four walls of their warehouses. That meant moving from paper based manual operations to what was then the next step in warehouse productivity: real-time wireless data collection systems and supply chain execution software systems. Submitted by LXE Inc.
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Patient Identification Uses SkyeTek RFID Reader
11/8/2006
Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC) owns a 78 percent share of the U.S. domestic plastic wristband market, which includes multiple means of identification (bar code, RFID etc.). PDC introduced the first bar code wristband for patient identification in 1984. They began incorporating RFID into their wristbands in 2000. Submitted by SkyeTek
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Why Use A Consultant?
10/5/2006
Are you considering hiring a supply chain consultant but aren't sure if they are worth the cost? Do you have other questions regarding the use of consultants for your upcoming project? The most common questions have been answered. Submitted by Cornerstone Solutions
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Getting Over The Limits
9/29/2006
While companies debate the need and value of increased
automation, they are often pushed into making changes because
of new customer requirements. The U.S. Department of Defense
RFID tagging requirements have attracted a tremendous
amount of attention. Submitted by Intermec
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The Real ID Act Of 2005: The Real ID Act Of 2005 Creates Rapidly Rising Demand For Software Applications That Can Read And Process 2-D Bar Codes By Michael Salzman, Inlite Research, Inc.
9/19/2006
Right now, 45 states and 2 Canadian provinces issue driver licenses with 2-D
bar codes. By May of 2008, all of them will do so. The DoD and all federal agencies currently issue access cards to employees, retirees, and dependents with the same kind of 2-D bar codes. The International Civil Aviation Organization has likewise issued standards for identity cards that use 2-D bar codes.
Submitted by Inlite Research, Inc.
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Harper's Cycling & Fitness Shop Treks Through POS, Inventory Tracking, And Automation
7/19/2006
Harper's Cycling & Fitness Shop wanted to expedite inventory reconciliation and decrease the time needed for labeling merchandise. Cognitive Solutions' Blaster AdvantageLX was selected due to its reliability, speed, and metal mechanism. Submitted by Cognitive Solutions
