Many factories are now embracing barcode and asset tagging technology as it gives them a competitive edge when they are looking to improve efficiencies. Barcode technology has been in use for decades, but in this time it has mainly been used by retail establishments to provide a unique code to identify products. This unique labelling […]
A barcode is a vertical arrangement of lines of different widths which can be analysed by a barcode reading device and a unique code obtained. This code can then be referenced with a database which holds information about this code, so information pertaining to the item on which the barcode is printed can be updated. […]
Data collection is extremely important for most businesses nowadays as money is often tight. And when data is handled accurately and efficiently the management of the cash flow though a business is also handled in this professional manner. Data collection technology has moved on leaps and bounds over the last few years and where once […]
Barcode labels are being used with increasing frequency in industry in consumable tracking and processing. The current economic crisis has seen us all tighten our belts over the last year or two, so it comes as no surprise that industry needs to keep a greater track of the products it uses to increase business efficiencies. […]
Barcode technology has moved forward dramatically over the last few years. There are now a host of different barcode reading scanners available, which can all read barcodes and analyse the information within the barcode itself. Some of the different types of barcode readers now available include: • Pen barcode scanners – These barcode scanners usually […]
The manner in which many businesses are run is evolving. Increasingly companies are moving away from a classic central office set-up, and are reducing overheads and improving flexibility for staff by allowing employees to work from home, or in other suitable locations. Whilst this manner of working has many advantages for both business and employees, […]
Many company assets are required by law to be tested for electrical safety on a regular basis. For some portable equipment, such as computers or servers the frequency of these tests may only be set at once per year and the appliances might be relatively easy to find for the appliance tester. However, for other […]
Most assets within a commercial or industrial establishment are now numbered so that the company can keep a track of the asset. However, there are a few other systems which can be used besides just numbering to increase business efficiencies when stocktaking and waste tracking. In the past the best way of keeping a record […]
