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The Challange

Pick up the scanner, scan label, put down scanner, stack or pack.  The additional motions take time and slow down productivity in warehouse, manufacturing and retail environments. 

Why publish our pricing online?

We debated whether or not to publish the pricing for our World-Class Barcode Software online for months. On one hand, if we publish our pricing online, our competition can view / copy our pricing model.

Typically when a company implements a barcode printing solution, it consists of a computer (either stand-alone or on a network), software, and the printer itself (table-top or mobile).  Smart printers, however, take advantage of the memory and processing power of the printer to run independent print operations without the need for a computer.  Reduce IT hardware costs, lower total cost of printing and create flexible work processes that improve productivity and reduce the opportunity for errors.

There is increased interest in ID systems that automate security access, labor reporting, and government facility access as well as customer loyalty cards and memberships.   It’s important to regard this as an “ID System”, rather than just another printer.  For example,

“One in six small to medium sized businesses suffers some kind of data loss (from malware or viruses) downloaded to mobile devices”, reported Robert Gorby, global head of business marketing at security company AVG Technologies. These devices include smart phones, laptops and flash drives – many of which have been brought from home by employees.

The first question to answer is “what or who is GS-1?” GS-1 is a not-for-profit member organization whose mission is to design and implement global standards for the world-wide supply chain. GS-1 is not a government agency, but an independent organization that includes members from manufacturing, retail and wholesale companies. Its initiatives include standardization in traceability, RFID technology, EDI (electronic data interchange), mobility, etc. Its governing board includes representatives that read like a “who’s who” in the food, pharma and retail industries: Walmart, Safeway, Kroger, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, etc.

Lean Manufacturing can be described as the art of doing more with less through the reduction of waste. A simpler description is “organized common sense”. The objective is to specify the value you add, identify the value stream, make products flow at the rate of customer demand, and constantly strive to improve.

In its simplest form, asset tracking software is no more than a mere transactional database which stores all your asset data and meta-data such as location. By that definition, almost anything can function as asset tracking software. Keep this in mind when shopping around.

Large businesses and government agencies are required to track their fixed assets on a regular basis. This would include everything from computers to desks to vehicles – any item that is reported on financial statements and depreciated.

If you are researching different asset tracking software solutions, asking the following questions could help you determine your requirements and evaluate which asset tracking software is the best fit for your company.