No matter who I talk to, it seems that getting your taxes done is usually not a pleasant experience. The process is often long and tedious, and involves gathering repetitive information, year after year. The good news is that with the recent addition of bar codes to several tax forms, the experience can be far shorter and consist of fewer …
When I think about it, customer service can be a tricky aspect of business for a small company that doesn’t have the resources of a large company! The good news is that field mobility solutions can level the customer service playing field for smaller companies, especially those within my area of expertise: Plumbing and HVAC. I’ve spoken …
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As a provider of Industrial PCs, I have found that ATX Motherboards and Single Board Computers (SBC) have some distinct differences that Industrial Computer System users should be aware of prior to making a purchase. With variables such as peripherals, I/O, ease of access and form factor to keep in mind, it is important to be …
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As mentioned in the first Stone Age Data Collection System article, implementing a successful project requires that many questions are asked: “Who?”, “What?”, “Where?”, “How?”, and “Why?” But for now… “What do you do?” If you’re reading this, chances are that you make something, buy/sell something, deliver something, and/or fix something. If not, perhaps you work with tracking people/products, in medical …
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Almost every state now uses a PDF417 barcode on their driver’s licenses. The barcode contains all of the information that’s readable by your eyes (such as name, date of birth, etc.) in a format that can be read almost instantly by a 2D barcode imager. Any 2D barcode imager can read a PDF417, so what makes a …
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While talking with professionals in the Plumbing/HVAC industry, I can’t believe how common it is for companies who are using a bar coding system or a smart phone application to think they are taking full advantage of tracking solution technology. While that may have been true a few years ago, the field has grown rapidly and currently offers a large menu off new …
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The primary purpose of any company is to make a profit. An Inventory Tracking System or Inventory Management System is a tool you can use to increase the profitability of your company. This is a collection of hardware, software and procedures designed to help you better manage your inventory. It can help you avoid having …
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If your manufacturing business is like most today, you are probably always looking for ways to save time, cut costs and run a more efficient company. Have you considered the benefits of receiving shipments from your suppliers with ship manifests that already contain bar codes? Would you like to speed up the receiving process and eliminate re-keying …
It seems that pretty much everyone is familiar with electronic signatures these days. For instance, the mobile devices that UPS and FedEx drivers carry have been collecting electronic signatures for years. A device that’s currently seeing rapid growth for signature capture is the Signature Capture Pad, tethered to and driven by a PC. These are popping …
Boy, have I learned a lot from clients lately in regards to the importance of a couple of key requirements relating to their field mobility solutions strategies. From sales folks on the road, to an HVAC service technician, to a driver responsible for delivering produce to the local market, all are part of this trend in …