Mobile Application Development 101

Lately as I’ve chatted with colleagues and friends about my company and what we do, I’ve found that there are many folks out there that don’t understand the nuances of Mobile Application Development.  Although L-Tron has been providing barcode, scanning, data collection, RFID, and industrial level computing products and solutions for decades, mobility technology solutions is one of our specialties and I thought …

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Stone Age Data Collection System III–How Do You Collect And Process Data?

The previous article focused on “What you do” and you were given the task of performing a rudimentary analysis–big words for, “asking questions”–of your staff and processes.  So, I am hoping that you have at least a rough idea of what is going on in terms of a data collection system within your business. Since you are …

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How To Calculate An ROI To Determine Efficient Warehouse Solutions

In order to calculate a return on investment (ROI) on technology to improve your warehouse operations, it is critical to evaluate your work flow process – from receiving to quality control and inventory counts to the picking and shipping.  Is there a process that results in frequent errors or causes slow downs in the follow on …

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2011 FDA Law Changes “Track and Trace” Practices

From E. Coli outbreaks to healthy eating initiatives, I’ve noticed that the food industry has been in the news quite a bit over the past couple years.  In fact, the Food Safety Modernization Act was just signed into law this past January to ensure the safety of the US food supply chain by shifting the focus of the FDA from …

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TraCS Solution Can Help E-Citation, Reporting and Visualization

I’ve worked with thousands of law enforcement and state transportation agencies over the years, observing firsthand that the ability to accurately report traffic data leads to safer communities.  The TraCS Solution is a great electronic citation and accident reporting application that collects important traffic data, enabling local and state agencies to aggregate and take action on that data. The TraCS …

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Field Mobility Solutions Increase Cash Flow

When talking to managers and business owners within the field service industry, I am often moved by how much value is placed on the field technicians.  It becomes obvious that these technicians are highly respected by their managers.  These field technicians are highly trained and capable in many areas of business from customer service and sales, to equipment troubleshooting and repairs. What …

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Industrial Flat Panel Monitors: So What’s the Big Deal?

Well, other than being really cool pieces of modern technology, Industrial Flat Panel Monitors can go places that most monitors never could. Ok, so maybe I’m a computer nerd, but with sizes ranging from 6”, 12”, 15”, 17” to 19”, Industrial Flat Panel Monitors are not only designed for the factory floor but can also …

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Identify Your Receipt Printer Interface

Questions about types of printer interfaces are pretty common for me, so I thought I’d write an informative blog for all of you looking for clarification.  Although I specify receipt printers, this post applies to all printers, including thermal barcode printers.  Just keep in mind that receipt printers, are generally limited to a single interface type, …

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Traceability Solutions - barcode scanning and tracking

What do “Traceability Solutions” mean to you & your Business?

Traceability solutions, or track and trace solutions, allow businesses to document data about the physical movement of parts and products, both internally and throughout the supply chain. As each piece, large or small, progresses through the manufacturing and shipment process, traceability solutions use barcoding or RFID technology to identify and “follow” them every step of the way.

Need Help Designing Barcode Labeling Solutions?

So you’re ready to automate a process by using barcode labeling solutions, but you’re not sure where to start? The following are some guidelines to help you determine what is best for your process. What human-readable information do you want on the label? If the labeled item becomes lost, will a person need to be …

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