An Instant Connection: A Warehouse and 2D Barcode Scanner

You know that feeling you get when there’s an instant connection between two people? Well that’s what happens when a 2D barcode scanner walks into a warehouse. Both are happy on their own, but togethe

Interview with an Expert: <br>Advice to Grow Your Business Part 2

In the second installment of Wasp’s interview with Gene Marks, best-selling author and columnist for the New York Times, we continue with the last two trends small businesses should consider as they

Stop Losing Laptops with Asset Management Software

Are you tired of losing laptops and other valuable assets? The City of Dallas was. They installed asset management software in a department with 4,500 items and reduced their audit time from three wee

Interview with an Expert: <br>Advice to Grow Your Business Part 1

The economy is in growth mode, hiring is on the rise, and consumer spending is up — it seems small business owners have a lot to look forward to in 2015.  “Most of the business owners that I talk to

4 Best Inventory Metrics for Growing Businesses

Key performance indicators (KPI) demonstrate how well businesses are performing. But it’s not always easy for some companies to measure their KPIs—especially small business owners whose primary focus

7 Important Facts about 2D Barcodes

When was the last time you thought about a barcode? It was probably while in line at the grocery store when there was a problem with one of your item’s barcode and you had to wait while the clerk ca

Stockroom Nightmares: 5 Reasons Why Excel is bad for Your Stock Control

It’s 2AM and your eyes pop open, your heart is pounding, and you have sweaty palms. It was another nightmare, the same one you’ve been having for weeks, an order comes in and you just don’t know whe

Asset Management Software Leads to Efficient Government Spending

$3.9 trillion dollars.  That’s how much money the federal government is projected to spend in 2015; with $70 to $80 billion of those dollars allocated for IT and cybersecurity.  A new report publish

UL Compliance Starts with the Right Barcode Labels

Safety is paramount at home and work. To safeguard people, products, and places, Underwriters Laboratories (UL)—a global independent safety science company with more than 100 years’ experience—created

Best Compliance Solution? RFID Asset Tracking

It seems like new government regulations show up every day. This can upset operations as organizations scramble to ensure compliance with federal mandates. They search for help, but struggle to know w

Proper Inventory Management Drives Economic Growth

Poor inventory management is one of the primary reasons small businesses fail. According to the State of Small Business Report, 46% of SMB’s with 11-500 employees don’t currently track inventory or

What is Inventory Turnover Ratio? Everything you need to know!

For many small businesses, the margin of error is small. Extraneous costs each month can be the difference between success and failure, which is why every small business owner should know about inve

Why Are My Inventory Audits Always Incorrect?

Sound familiar? After finally getting around to their annual inventory audits, some businesses uncover major inaccuracies and are puzzled as to their cause. Conducting routine inventory audits using

Good Data Helps Minimize Life Cycle Costs

Most small business owners and managers have purchased equipment solely because of decreased cost.  Unfortunately, what looked like a great deal may have cost more to maintain than the pricier alter

Manufacturers Want 3rd Party Logistics Partners, Not Suppliers

Like many service providers, 3rd party logistics providers (3PLs) face massive changes if they want to compete in the global marketplace. Manufacturers’ needs are changing as technologies, industries

3 Basic Supply Chain Questions: How Wasp Inventory Control Can Help

When it comes to the supply chain, there are three questions to which knowing the answer is imperative: when, where, and how much? Luckily, there are inventory control solutions available to help bu

5 Ways a Time and Attendance System will Save You Money

For small businesses, investment in time and attendance software often takes a backseat to improving customer retention or finding new customer acquisition methods. The time and attendance systems a

Rock and Roll Heroes: Managing the Logistics of Live Concert Tours

Everybody applauds musical performers, but few people appreciate some of the true heroes of live concert tours. These are the logistics and inventory managers who make sure that everything from musi

Big Data Challenges Wireless Networks, CIOs

Big data is moving in with adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. And with it comes big challenges for wireless networks and CIOs who must securely manage the influx of information. In t

Tracking Assets, Inventory, and People Driving IoT Adoption

In an October 2014 Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Zebra Technologies, experts found that issues with tracking assets, inventory, and people are primarily driving Internet of Things (IoT) a

Inventory Management 101

Almost every business carries inventory, regardless of the organization’s size. Inventory includes raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. No matter which category a business’ current st

Inventory Types: From Raw Materials to Finished Goods

An understanding of the various inventory phases is crucial to managing production costs and earning profits. Inventory is classified as falling within three general categories: raw materials, work

System ID Showcase: New Trends in Mobile Computing

Mobile workforces. The Internet of Things (IoT). Big data. Smart manufacturing. Mobile device management (MDM). Advancements in these areas are literally changing how companies operate. But how can or

How Are Consumerization and BYOD Changing Businesses?

Consumerization and BYOD have been widely discussed thanks to the prevalent adoption of mobile applications, devices, and workforces, which make it easier for customers to do business with companies.

Small Businesses are Bullish on the Economy

2014 ended with a bang: the stock market finished with near record highs, unemployment rates fell to 5.8% (almost a full point below predictions), and economic growth reached an 11-year high during

4 Reasons Small Businesses Fail

Most entrepreneurs start a new business with dreams of success, but the unfortunate fact is, too many of them fail.  The U.S. Census Bureau showed the reality in hard terms – 400,000 small businesse

5 Key Benefits of Barcode Software

From healthcare to education, the uses of barcodes are far-reaching and, as a result, so are the benefits of the software used to create and scan these barcodes. Aren’t using barcode software yet? H

10 Reasons Retailers Should Use 2D Scanners

Retailers have traditionally used laser barcode scanners at the point of sale (POS) to simplify checkout. But technology has changed, along with customers’ expectations. To realize faster, more accura

CES Products Reveal Where Business Technology is Headed

If you’ve seen the news this week, chances are you ran across reports about this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). It’s an annual event where technology companies parade their products in front

QR Codes for Mobile Payments and Social Media

A QR code, or Quick Response code, is a 2D barcode that can store more than 4,000 alphanumeric characters in a limited space. QR codes are often used to link directly to a URL, including social medi

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