Are Rapid Application Development Tools Worth It?

Step right up.  Be the first kid on your block to develop an application in less time than it takes to write your name.  No need to be a programmer.  Simple interfaces and fast deployment…You’ve heard it all.  Is this the greatest thing since sliced bread? While it is true that you don’t have to be …

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Top o’ the Morning to You! Going Green for St. Patty’s Day.

OK, let me address your first concern. What’s a nice “Irish” boy like me writing about St. Patty’s Day? That is a good question…next. I have actually visited and vacationed in Ireland, and I really hold the Emerald Isle near and dear to me as my wife and kids do have that blood line. However, …

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Streamline Your Workflow (or Cookie Baking) Using Data Collection

Last year, my wife and I wanted to purchase appliances, particularly an oven with a larger capacity. One thing lead to another, and many months later, we had a newly renovated, remodeled kitchen with all new appliances. If you’ve read any of my past blogs, you know all about my project. Let’s just say it …

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Data Collection Documentation: A Recipe for Success

I like to cook, and for the most part, I work from recipes. But to me, a recipe is usually a guideline. Some of my recipes are relatively new, while some of them are passed down from my grandparents—transcribed, of course. When it says a cup of this, a cup of that, teaspoon here, teaspoon …

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Whatever Happened to the Customer is Always Right?

Step 1: I dial the 800 number. Step 2: I’m asked, “How can I help you?” Step 3: The automated machine hears the wrong command I’m requesting. Every time. Next, I have to navigate through the menu and no matter how many times I press the 0 to speak to a real person, it never seems …

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How to Pick the Right Software – Narrowing the Barcode Label Software

In my previous article, I threw a million—give or take a few—questions your way about what you need to ask yourself and what you are trying to accomplish when selecting barcode label software. In this article, we will explore the label software options a little further. Narrowing the Label Software If you only have a …

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How to Pick the Right Software – Barcode Label Software

In this series, I will give you a few ideas on what to consider or, better yet, what to ask when you are exploring new software or replacing old software. Let’s be clear that this is not going to be a checklist on full-blown ERP, MRP, or CRM systems. These articles will be geared toward …

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