OK, I hope this series is not getting as tired as the Rocky or Rambo sequels, although there is a lot less bloodshed. But, you may need one of these characters to gently prod you to start moving down the path to improving your data collection system. With the assistance of a trained professional, you have explored …
Stone Age Data Collection System IV – Why Bother Changing? Read More »
The more I speak with healthcare professionals in both the public and private sectors, the more I understand how mandates and productivity improvements play a big role in the adoption of new technology solutions. Emergency Supplies Management is an area where technology solutions can be the difference between life or death. In the aftermath of several …
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Trying to determine the right handheld computer for your warehouse workers? Here are some questions you may want to ask. How rugged does the handheld computer need to be? Warehouses have dust, dirt, water, and concrete floors. For this reason, devices are given an IP rating, or International Protection Rating. IP ratings classify the degree of …
I must say that as I write this article on emergency supplies tracking, I do so with a different perspective than I would have just a couple of weeks ago, since I recently had the misfortune of heading to my local emergency room for a 5-night stay at the hospital. Ironically, the hospital was deploying a new electronic health record …
Emergency Supplies Tracking: Up, Close and Personal Read More »
Lately as I’ve chatted with colleagues and friends about my company and what we do, I’ve found that there are many folks out there that don’t understand the nuances of Mobile Application Development. Although L-Tron has been providing barcode, scanning, data collection, RFID, and industrial level computing products and solutions for decades, mobility technology solutions is one of our specialties and I thought …
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The previous article focused on “What you do” and you were given the task of performing a rudimentary analysis–big words for, “asking questions”–of your staff and processes. So, I am hoping that you have at least a rough idea of what is going on in terms of a data collection system within your business. Since you are …
Stone Age Data Collection System III–How Do You Collect And Process Data? Read More »
In order to calculate a return on investment (ROI) on technology to improve your warehouse operations, it is critical to evaluate your work flow process – from receiving to quality control and inventory counts to the picking and shipping. Is there a process that results in frequent errors or causes slow downs in the follow on …
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From E. Coli outbreaks to healthy eating initiatives, I’ve noticed that the food industry has been in the news quite a bit over the past couple years. In fact, the Food Safety Modernization Act was just signed into law this past January to ensure the safety of the US food supply chain by shifting the focus of the FDA from …
2011 FDA Law Changes “Track and Trace” Practices Read More »
Make phone calls, check inventory, view GPS, scan barcodes, and access the internet – with just one pocket-sized device!