4 Mobile Technology Trends For 2019. Wearable Devices – When you hear “wearable devices,” you might think of an Apple Watch or a Bluetooth ear piece. But in the supply chain, wearable devices are far more advanced and sophisticated than these consumer products. Many supply chains are now using wearable systems, consisting of wrist-worn mobileRead more
TPI Announces Addition of Corrie Gillis as Strategic Sales Consultant.
TPI welcomes Corrie Gillis to its Business Development Team. Corrie Gillis has long been identified as an industry leader with experience in a variety of technologies including bar-coding, networking, RFID, security and enterprise software. His strength in building ROI for customers by understanding their business processes will help expand TPI’s offering and geographic reach. HeadquarteredRead more
Tackling the On-Demand Economy with Supply Chain Digitization
It’s no secret that manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms are all grappling with the challenges of how to meet the growing needs of the on-demand economy. Customers now demand faster, more accurate fulfillment than ever before, and industries must adapt quickly to meet those requirements. In fact, in Zebra’s 2018 Future of Fulfillment Vision Study,Read more
Warehouse WiFi Problems Can Kill Productivity
Environmental conditions and facility equipment as well as different types of inventory, can impact RF coverage results in any facility. Warning signs of trouble with the WiFi in your warehouse could include: Inconsistant service in different locations Sporadic WiFi coverage during certain time periods. Slow Connectivity Scanners that freeze up. Unusual battery drainage. Our experiencedRead more
Extending Your Warehouse Efficiency with Mobile Printers
Mobilizing your workforce and automating workflows with mobile computers is a great way to boost efficiency, especially in warehousing. But it’s easy to squander some of your gains if workers still have to walk back-and-forth to a centralized printer hub or workstation to print and apply labels. Read more
New Breakthrough in Patient Identification: Zebra ZD510-HC Wristband Printer
In healthcare, positive and accurate patient identification is absolutely critical. A single mistake can lead to a dangerous medication mix-up, a treatment error, or even death. It’s also important to positively identify and track patients as quickly and efficiently asRead more
OS Migration Is Coming: Here’s What Companies Are Doing
The clock is ticking on Windows mobile devices, and now is the time to explore your options before it’s too late. OS Migration is Coming. Microsoft is ending all support for Windows Embedded mobile operating systems and has already ended support for a number of Windows Embedded and all Windows Mobile versions. If you’re runningRead more
RFID for Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Locationing
Now that the cost of RFID tags and technologies has dropped considerably, many companies are adopting RFID to completely automate their asset tracking and locationing. Unlike barcodes, which require line-of-sight scanning, RFID uses printed tags that contain transmitters and unique IDs. Tags are read remotely with a handheld or fixed RFID reader, so youRead more
1D vs. 2D Barcode Scanning: Why It Matters for Your Business
Since the 1990s, a lot has changed with barcode scanning technologies, and it’s important to understand the differences. The type of barcode you use can have a huge impact on your business’ scanning efficiency, reliability, and productivity, so let’s take a look at how barcode scanning has evolved and what your options are today. LaserRead more
Workforce Connect Unifies Your Workforce Communications with a Single Device
With technology enabling mobile workflows and better efficiency in today’s workplaces, it seems like a no-brainer that technology should also help workers communicate in real time—no matter where they are inside or outside the four walls. Thankfully, Zebra Technologies makes this possible with Workforce Connect, the easy way to unify all your voice and dataRead more