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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Have you ever gone on a trip and not had any problems? I’m fairly certain that a problem-free trip is pretty much impossible, but it was almost smooth sailing for my husband and me when we traveled to Taiwan for an Advantech AASECO conference last fall. Sigh. So close. I can’t really complain though, because …
Taipei Adventures, Part III: Change Can Be A Good Thing Read More »
In my last blog, I wrote about the great partnership L-Tron and Advantech have together. As one of Advantech’s Premier Channel Partners, L-Tron was invited to attend the Advantech AASECO (Advantech Automation Sales Eco Partnership) conference in October 2012 being held in Taipei, Taiwan. I was excited to attend, but a little apprehensive about traveling …
Taipei Adventures, Part II: Great Food, Culture and Business Unite Read More »
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 »