Traditionally, inventory has always been done using paper and pen. In the past, an employee would correctly reflect transactions involving inventory or supplies by using paper and a clipboard to write down the material number (or item and or lot number) along with the work order or cost center to properly charge the material out …
Utilizing SAP for Store Room and Remote Location Inventory Read More »
Most likely, we have all swiped a credit card and signed for our purchases at the grocery store or department store. We may have even signed for a package when delivered to our home using the same type of technology – a signature capture pad. It is clear that many retail environments have adopted the use of signature capture technology, …
Can I get a show of hands? How many of you have dropped your phones in the parking lot, down the steps, in the toilet, etc? Your whole life is on your phone: contact list, appointments, photos, and more. In many cases, your phone may also contain business informaion, such as customer and order information, which affects …
Data Collection System 7 — The Right Equipment For The Job Read More »
Did you know that there are multiple types of computers that you can attach a barcode scanner to? The following post is intended to cover the most common barcode scanner interface options, primarily as they relate to the PC, but is by no means inclusive of all interface options. It’s important to note up front that …
Barcode Scanner Interface: Connect and Communicate Read More »
Come on, admit it. You thought this was a topic on relationships and getting in touch with your feelings, didn’t you? Well, in a sense, it is–at least, the former, anyway. Ok, we all really, really fear hearing those words from our significant others. We are in cruise mode thinking everything is fine. Then, out …
We Need To Talk…Managing a Data Collection Project Read More »
You have done a bunch of homework, and you realize that you really, really, really need an efficient method of getting data into your information systems. The important questions of how, what, why, where, and when have been answered. The preliminary design and plan have been proposed. It is finally time for a data collection …
Stone Age Data Collection System 5 — Justification Read More »
So, in reality, I should not know too much about the newest eCitation or incident reporting technology…but unfortunately, I do! My story begins back in December 2010, while I was on the road heading south to Elmira to visit one of my old college friends. I had the music turned on and was singing away …
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 …
Emergency Supplies Management Is Critical To Public Safety 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 …