Did you know barcode scanning can speed up tax preparations for both individuals and companies? In November 2010, the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) announced that it was adding bar codes to W-2 forms. Then, in November 2011, the IRS also published a set of bar code specifications for the K-1 forms for individual returns (1041s) …
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Let me begin by sharing how cold environments could effect technology. Think about it; materials like plastic on keyboards or rubber gaskets can become brittle, liquid crystal displays can freeze, touch screens can malfunction as ice develops between the screen and the front bezel. In addition, connectors may shrink and loosen and mounting brackets on …
Life is grand. Your data center is running on all cylinders. People are using the computer system as it was designed. You have your feet up on your desk listening to your Bee Gees 8-track tape. Then, out of the blue, you get beckoned to come down to the warehouse because “something just isn’t right.” …
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During my time in Industrial Computing, I have found that Industrial PCs are the most suitable solution for a number of projects involving rugged environments, including testing Print Circuit Boards (PCB) and Print Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA). Industrial PCs have an abundance of filtered cooling fans. These fans provide optimized and streamlined airflow and allow …
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Having been in sales for over 25 years, I have seen it all! One thing I have seen too much of is fast-talking sales associates pitching products and services without putting the customer first. At L-Tron Corporation, we approach our sales methodology with our core competencies and values in mind: mutual respect and customer satisfaction. For the …
Is your company considering implementing an Asset Management System? Or maybe you are thinking about an Inventory Management System? What’s the difference, you ask? Well, Merriam-Webster defines an asset as an owned item of value. In contrast, it defines inventory as the quantity of materials on hand. Why does this difference matter? If your company …
After years of hearing about RFID and the Walmart and U.S. Department of Defense mandates, I was curious to find out if RFID technology had delivered on its promises. Has RFID transformed the supply chain and eliminated out-of-stock issues? According to a recent DC Velocity study of warehousing and distribution clients about their use of …
How many times have you tried to get your IT department to (A) answer a question, (B) respond to an RFP process review, (C) develop an application, or (D) just not get in the way? Now, I know that I just ticked off a bunch of bit-heads, but these characteristics do not apply to all …
Looking for a mobile docking station that will keep your computer docked and securely connected to every peripheral your workspace requires? I recommend Havis passenger side computer mounting solutions. When talking to customers about the available options with these Havis mounting solutions, I always begin with the PKG-PSM Packages. These are vehicle specific bundles that start with a …
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I recently had the opportunity to travel to New York City for business. While there, I made several observations about current trends that I believe are of customer interest. Although most of my visit involved meetings with city agencies and departments, many of my observations apply equally to the private sector. One particular trend I …