My husband RAD and I were thrilled to be invited to Advantech’s AASECO (Advantech Automation Sales Eco Partnership) conference in Taipei, Taiwan this past October. Although I have done quite a bit of traveling, this was my first trip to Asia. I was a little nervous, particularly about the lengthy distance that we had to …
Taipei Adventures, Part I: Advantech AASECO Conference Read More »
Few things are more annoying than when you are working on your computer and the wireless goes down. By the time you’re up and running again, you are feeling frustrated, you’ve lost your train of thought, and you may have even lost unsaved work. Often, warehouse workers are unable to complete their assignments on time …
Eliminating Warehouse Wireless and RF Connectivity Issues Read More »
I have heard stories from fellow fishermen about the number of fish they used to catch in one day and how it was the best fishing they’d ever experienced. Double-digit days were the norm and record-sized fish were hitting the scales. I wish this was still true today, but unfortunately, most fishermen these days can’t …
Barcodes Preserving Fishing for Future Generations Read More »
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 …
Whatever Happened to the Customer is Always Right? Read More »
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 …
How to Pick the Right Software – Narrowing the Barcode Label Software Read More »
Christmas Eve was a tragic day for our community. In the early hours of the morning, firefighters in Webster, NY rushed to the scene of a fire on Lake Road. These men were met with hostile gunfire and two of the brave men were killed at the scene. Seven homes were destroyed and several other …
Are you one of the people who enjoy the sport of shopping on Black Friday? Maybe it is the belief that you have researched where you can find the best deals on many of the gifts on your shopping list. Or, maybe you treat it as a team event to be shared with your best …
Barcode Labeling: Helping Santa and the Elves, One Swipe at a Time Read More »
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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Thermal or impact? “He’s holding a thermal…printer!” While these words might not sound as urgent as C-3PO’s warning about thermal detonators in the Return of the Jedi, there is certainly something to be said about the supremacy of a thermal printer. Thermal receipt printers are faster, quieter and you don’t have to worry about ink …
A Primer on Printers, Episode I. The Receipt Printer Read More »
When most people think of a police vehicle, they think of the standard patrol car. You know, the type that made many of you slam on your brakes this morning on your way to work to prevent getting pulled over for speeding. Although the patrol car is the most popular, there are actually numerous types …
Small Tablet Computer for the ‘Other’ Patrol Vehicles Read More »