Security labels are becoming more common all the time across the business sphere. They are mainly used to prevent tampering or to provide evidence of tampering of a product or item. The two main types of security labels currently available are: Void labels Void labels are designed so that if they are tampered with or […]
One of the best ways to keep a check on all the items you own is to have a database which records each and every item and its location. This database can be a comprehensive list of all the assets you own and can even be a filtered depending on the type of search you […]
If you enter a retail establishment, it is hard to miss the barcodes which are attached to every item in store. The barcodes provide a simple way for the shop owners to distinguish between different items and for them to implement a simple pricing structure which can be changed on a computer terminal in a […]
Safeguarding property is made easy if you use asset tags. Asset tags are a must have for any new company, they represent a way that all the items you own can be traced or tracked, thus safeguarding your belongings. Asset tags are usually an adhesive label which might feature a number or barcode and have […]
Temperature sensitive barcodes which can be scanned by a smart phone will be used by food proceeding companies to enable temperature quality to be monitored along every part of the supply chain. The new technology named ThermoTrace TTI has been launched by DeltaTRAK at the United Fresh trade show earlier this month. The technology enables […]
We are all familiar with barcodes, they have become a staple part of all our lives, we see them on just about every product we buy and may even see them at work on our equipment as a way to identify different items. However, it seems like some people choose to view barcodes differently, and […]
Amtrak, the US train operator, has started to train some of its conductors to scan tickets with an iPhone rather than use the traditional ticket punching method. The US Corporation oversees passenger train services and on some of their routes they have adopted the use of the iPhone to scan barcodes printed on train tickets. […]
A new barcode ticket scanning system has been adopted by Gatwick Express, the company which provides the rail to air service between Victoria train station and Gatwick airport. The new barcode system should alleviate the long queues some passengers had to cope with at times of heavy footfall. The system enables customers to print off […]
