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 …
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I’ve worked with thousands of law enforcement and state transportation agencies over the years, observing firsthand that the ability to accurately report traffic data leads to safer communities. The TraCS Solution is a great electronic citation and accident reporting application that collects important traffic data, enabling local and state agencies to aggregate and take action on that data. The TraCS …
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When talking to managers and business owners within the field service industry, I am often moved by how much value is placed on the field technicians. It becomes obvious that these technicians are highly respected by their managers. These field technicians are highly trained and capable in many areas of business from customer service and sales, to equipment troubleshooting and repairs. What …
Well, other than being really cool pieces of modern technology, Industrial Flat Panel Monitors can go places that most monitors never could. Ok, so maybe I’m a computer nerd, but with sizes ranging from 6”, 12”, 15”, 17” to 19”, Industrial Flat Panel Monitors are not only designed for the factory floor but can also …
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Questions about types of printer interfaces are pretty common for me, so I thought I’d write an informative blog for all of you looking for clarification. Although I specify receipt printers, this post applies to all printers, including thermal barcode printers. Just keep in mind that receipt printers, are generally limited to a single interface type, …
Traceability solutions, or track and trace solutions, allow businesses to document data about the physical movement of parts and products, both internally and throughout the supply chain. As each piece, large or small, progresses through the manufacturing and shipment process, traceability solutions use barcoding or RFID technology to identify and “follow” them every step of the way.
So you’re ready to automate a process by using barcode labeling solutions, but you’re not sure where to start? The following are some guidelines to help you determine what is best for your process. What human-readable information do you want on the label? If the labeled item becomes lost, will a person need to be …
No matter who I talk to, it seems that getting your taxes done is usually not a pleasant experience. The process is often long and tedious, and involves gathering repetitive information, year after year. The good news is that with the recent addition of bar codes to several tax forms, the experience can be far shorter and consist of fewer …
When I think about it, customer service can be a tricky aspect of business for a small company that doesn’t have the resources of a large company! The good news is that field mobility solutions can level the customer service playing field for smaller companies, especially those within my area of expertise: Plumbing and HVAC. I’ve spoken …
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As a provider of Industrial PCs, I have found that ATX Motherboards and Single Board Computers (SBC) have some distinct differences that Industrial Computer System users should be aware of prior to making a purchase. With variables such as peripherals, I/O, ease of access and form factor to keep in mind, it is important to be …
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