After years of hearing about RFID and the Walmart and U.S. Department of Defense mandates, I was curious to find out if RFID technology had delivered on its promises. Has RFID transformed the supply chain and eliminated out-of-stock issues? According to a recent DC Velocity study of warehousing and distribution clients about their use of …
How many times have you tried to get your IT department to (A) answer a question, (B) respond to an RFP process review, (C) develop an application, or (D) just not get in the way? Now, I know that I just ticked off a bunch of bit-heads, but these characteristics do not apply to all …
Looking for a mobile docking station that will keep your computer docked and securely connected to every peripheral your workspace requires? I recommend Havis passenger side computer mounting solutions. When talking to customers about the available options with these Havis mounting solutions, I always begin with the PKG-PSM Packages. These are vehicle specific bundles that start with a …
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I recently had the opportunity to travel to New York City for business. While there, I made several observations about current trends that I believe are of customer interest. Although most of my visit involved meetings with city agencies and departments, many of my observations apply equally to the private sector. One particular trend I …
During recent client visits, I have noticed that customers really appreciate our transparency and dedication to customer service. Hearing clients speak about their positive past experiences with L-Tron as well as their desire to continue our close relationships is extremely satisfying. It got me thinking about the importance of “transparency” in all aspects of our …
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The reason I come to work each day is because I enjoy providing users with a sound industrial computing platform that offers product support rivaled by no other manufacturer. During my time working in sales, I have realized that there simply is no viable substitute for quality, and product support is a fundamental aspect of …
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In October, Honeywell Scanning and Mobility announced the Xenon 1900 Color Area-Imaging Scanner, making Honeywell the first AIDC manufacturer to offer a CCD color sensor optimized for 2D barcode scanning. What exactly does the Xenon Color do? In addition to reading traditional linear and 2D barcodes as aggressively as other Xenon scanners, the Xenon Color …
The Food Safety Modernization Act, signed into law in 2011, brings many changes to food and drug regulation. The act focuses on preventing food contamination and increasing the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ability to force product recalls. It also provides the FDA with the power to review product information flows and company records. You …
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You cannot read 2D barcodes with a device designed to read only linear (1D) barcodes. So, it’s pretty obvious that if you are reading 2D barcodes, you need a 2D barcode scanner. But why do you need a 2D barcode scanner if all of your barcodes are linear? The first reason is relatively obvious: it …
Gasoline isn’t getting any cheaper, and emergency vehicles use a whole lot of it just to sit in one place and idle. Historically, idling has been a fact of life for emergency vehicles. Emergency responders show up to a call with only the vaguest idea of how long their vehicle is going to sit unattended. …
Emergency Vehicle Idle Management: Go Green & Save Greenbacks Read More »