Choosing the right barcode labels for your business or facility requires a basic knowledge of scanning technology, label materials, and popular barcode formats. Since barcodes make it easier to automate inventory management and asset tracking, they have become a popular choice in companies spanning many industries. There are numerous barcode symbologies that allow for standardizing …
With resources dispersed around the globe, asset management is an important function for the military and defense industry. In addition to large assets like planes, weapons, and heavy equipment, there are also many smaller instruments and parts that must be kept organized and properly stocked. Over time, it became necessary to develop a unified way …
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The food manufacturing, distribution, and service industries face constant pressure to move high volumes of inventory safely through the supply chain. A number of regulations, such as the Food Safety Modernization Act, have been introduced to add even greater levels of safety and efficiency. Many industry best practices have become well established, such as the …
Effective asset management provides businesses with an excellent platform for extending the life of their valuable assets and equipment and reducing the cost of ownership. Certain assets, such as laptops or other technology devices, may be more prone to tampering or theft. For these situations, a tamper-proof label can provide added security and reliability for …
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Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) are a popular choice in many industries for managing maintenance activities of all types. Data from 2017 showed that 78% of companies who adopted a CMMS system saw a positive improvement in equipment life. These results are tangible, and there is certainly a benefit to utilizing an organized and complete …
Most asset and inventory control systems include either barcode labels or RFID tags to identify items. These tags are often used in combination with scanning hardware and a centralized enterprise asset management (EAM) platform to create a complete closed-loop process for tracking assets and equipment. But to choose the best labeling solution for your application, …
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Choosing the right barcode labels is always easier when you do some planning before making a purchase. If this is your first purchase and you are implementing an entirely new system, it’s an opportunity to design an effective barcode scanning process from the start. Businesses adding new barcode labels to their existing operation have an …
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Metal labels are known as durable and long-lasting solutions for marking important equipment and assets. Especially in highly regulated industries, such as aerospace and defense, metal labels are the leading choice for meeting all of the stringent item marking specifications and requirements. Choosing a metal label or tag can be an easy process with proper …
Dealing with a maze of cables and wires is a challenge for most businesses these days. Especially for large factories, warehouses, and offices, there is a real need to come up with a comprehensive cable management plan. Using labels is one of the most important ways to ensure that your employees and any third-party contractors …
Industrial applications represent some of the most compelling use cases for barcode technology as automation continues to have a strong influence on process improvements. Facilities managers often look to asset tracking, inventory management, and other functions to find efficiencies that can reduce cost while adding value for the company and its customers. The global industrial …
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