Barcodes and barcode scanners play a crucial role in various industries like retail, logistics, and healthcare. They streamline processes, improve accuracy, and enhance efficiency by quickly identifying and tracking items. While barcodes themselves may appear similar, barcode scanners or readers are not all the same. Different scanners are designed to read different types of barcodes, such as 1D and 2D barcodes, and some older scanners may only…
Mike Wilson | June 12, 2025 | Uncategorized | Barcoding, Labeling
QR codes are everywhere. They have basically revolutionized the way we access and share information with one another. Whether you’re dining out, boarding a flight, or even paying for your morning coffee, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered these pixelated squares. The days of typing out long urls or digging into a physical menu are long gone. Now, all you need to do is just scan the…
Mike Wilson | January 14, 2025 | Labeling | Barcoding, Facility Efficiency, Labeling, QR Codes
Barcodes are an essential part of modern business operations, particularly in manufacturing, retail, and logistics. They help streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce errors. But with so many types of Barcodes available, how would you know which barcode is right for your business or your needs? What are the key characteristics that set them apart, and how can they benefit your business? In this guide, we will…
Mike Wilson | January 7, 2025 | Labeling | Barcoding, Facility Efficiency, Labeling, Lean Manufacturing
Although a label might look great when it first comes out of the printer and is attached to a product, that crisp appearance can quickly go downhill if a poor-quality labeling technique is used. Labeling requirements vary significantly from business to business, with each needing a differing level of durability to fit the purpose of the packaging. For example, on a product that has a short shelf…
Mike Wilson | April 7, 2023 | Labeling | Barcoding, Facility Efficiency, Labeling, Lean Manufacturing
Barcodes can take the organization of your business to the next level. Barcode systems are a practical way to identify and sort inventories and are useful in tracking material and product use. Changes in inventory- whether by sales or material use- can be easily monitored, making barcoding a useful tool for maintaining product levels. Additionally, equipment can be barcoded to assist with location or operational status. Other…
Jesse Allred | February 28, 2019 | Labeling | Barcoding, Facility Efficiency, Labeling, Lean Manufacturing
Identification plays an integral role in our lives. Many workplaces utilize labels and boards to mark products, shelves, and aisles to increase efficiency in tracking, storage, retrieval, and management of goods. You’ll commonly find boards in convenience stores to help you navigate between aisles to get what you want in less time. Manufacturing warehouses and product facilities implement the same practice using rack labels to manage inventory…
Jesse Allred | February 15, 2019 | Labeling | Barcoding, Facility Efficiency, Labeling, Lean Manufacturing, Rack Labeling
