RFID & Barcode

As E-Commerce Orders Grows, Barcode Readers Need to Adapt to Keep Up

January 11, 2016

Scanner guns - the barcode readers used in warehouses worldwide - are getting a makeover, as retailers scramble to boost productivity amid a surge in online orders.

US Manufacturer Realizes $1.5M Savings after Implementing Enterprise Labeling Solution

January 6, 2016

Challenge: The leading global manufacturer of advanced plasma, laser and water jet-cutting systems with worldwide operations and partners, experienced significant growth. Due to this growth, their existing label printing system presented considerable risks to operations. Their system was prone to breaking, ultimately causing significant downtime, with five to ten hours of troubleshooting each week. All of this resulted in customer dissatisfaction, brand integrity issues, and lost revenues, equaling $25,000 – $100,000 worth of productivity each week.

Air France KLM Uses RFID Technology to Track Airplane Parts During Maintenance

January 5, 2016

RFID Journal

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) is the maintenance, repair and overhaul arm of Air France KLM, one of the top five airlines in the world. The MRO unit supports 1,500 airplanes operated by 150 airline customers, and its 300 facilities worldwide remove parts from those planes, repair or refurbish them, or provide scheduled maintenance. Tracking all of these parts posed a logistical challenge, but the company has deployed a radio frequency identification system to automate the process and cut costs.

Scandit Issues Ergonomic Barcode Scan Case for iPhone

January 4, 2016

Scandit

Scandit, a developer of barcode-scanning technology for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices, has created the Scandit Case.

Janam Technologies Unveils New Rugged Mobile Computer

January 4, 2016

Janam Technologies LLC

Janam Technologies has introduced a new addition to its XM series of rugged mobile computers.

Dematic Wraps Up Acquisition of Reddwerks

December 30, 2015

Dematic

Dematic, a supplier of software and services for supply-chain optimization, has completed its acquisition of Reddwerks Corp.

Toshiba Adds Wireless Models to Thermal Barcode Printer Line

December 29, 2015

Toshiba America Business Solutions

Toshiba America Business Solutions has introduced the desktop BFV-4 series of thermal barcode printers. The devices can print on-demand labels in any transportation, logistics, healthcare and retail environment, the vendor said.

Cognex Unveils New Line of Vision Sensors

December 16, 2015

Cognex Corp.

Cognex Corp. has introduced the In-Sight 2000 series of vision systems for use in factories, warehouses and distribution centers.

Improving Efficiency and Accuracy in Financial Group's Mail Distribution Center

December 15, 2015

Challenge: A financial group was growing steadily and was faced with a lack of accuracy and efficiency in the mail distribution center. Since they received and distributed highly sensitive insurance paperwork it was crucial for them to maintain efficiency and accuracy when expanding the sorting system.

RF-RFID Labels Aids Retailers in Electronic Article Surveillance

December 11, 2015

Checkpoint Systems

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., a global supplier of merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry, has announced patent-pending dual RF-RFID labels that incorporate UCODE 7 chips from NXP.

RFID & Barcode

The latest news and analysis on RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in order fulfillment are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — allowing corporations to stay ahead of competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions in the warehouse.