Four Reasons to Beware the Fixed Asset Spreadsheet

Have you ever asked yourself: Why should I pay for asset tracking software when we can use an application like Excel or Google Drive? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many businesses use Excel

Zebra 105SLPlus Printer Goes the Distance in Manufacturing

The Zebra 105SLPlus printer stands tall as a true workhorse in manufacturing and warehouse environments. Built for continuous operation, the Zebra barcode label printer offers economical, reliable res

Can Asset Tracking Help Educators Justify Standing Desks?

Students who used raised desks, with stools nearby, burned 15 percent more calories compared to students using traditional sitting desks, according to research conducted and published by a Texas A&M

Internal Package Tracking Systems Deliver Savings

What if companies had internal package tracking systems that could instantly inform you when and where a package was delivered within your company or department? Businesses are a bust. Let’s face it;

Managing Inventory during the Holiday Season

It doesn’t matter if you sell shovels or phones, during the holidays a lot of goods are flying out the door. Making a list and checking it twice makes sense for small business owners managing invent

Asset Tracking Software Improves Profitability

Companies that do not use asset tracking software typically experience costly issues, such as: Balance sheet carryovers that may no longer exist due to loss or theft Time expended sea

Should Your Business Be Using QR Codes?

Are QR codes dead? Ask Google that question and you get a variety of different headlines and just as many opinions.  A number of journalists have provided arguments for and against using QR codes in

How Zebra's Acquisition of Motorola Solutions' Enterprise Business Impacts You

In October 2014, Zebra completed its acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise business. Since then we’ve been fielding calls from System ID customers with questions, such as: What does t

Year-End Write-Offs That Could Change Your Financial Statement

With the calendar year drawing to a close, many businesses are looking at what can be done to improve their financial position for the new year. According to CNBC, there are a number of inventory an

How to Achieve Supply Chain Visibility

The jump to optimization outside of the four walls is challenging for manufacturers, which have traditionally been focused on reducing risk. Today, they can better predict the impact of an unexpected

Three Episodes of The Profit and the Importance of Good Inventory Practices

In CNBC’s The Profit, Marcus Lemonis invests his time and money to turn around struggling businesses. The reasons for each business’ lack of success cover a range of bad business practices. However,

A Sleigh Full of Discounted Honeywell Mobile Computers

Feeling festive? We are. To show our appreciation, we’ve discounted Honeywell mobile computers. It’s our gift to you for being a loyal System ID customer. Fill up your stockings with savings. Between

Big Data Brings Big Changes

This is the second of a two-part article that explains how the Internet of Things works and its impact on our personal and professional lives. Part Two demonstrates how big data will benefit manufactu

After the Storm: The Importance of Accurate Asset Records

Superstorm Sandy, hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the 2013 OK tornados were all shocking, unfortunate reminders of Mother Nature’s power. While some businesses, homes, and schools escaped relativel

Internet of Things is Changing How We Live and Work

This is the first of a two-part article that explains how the Internet of Things works and its impact on our personal and professional lives. Part One share experts’ predictions of this technology's e

What is Small Business Saturday?

Small Business Saturday is a community event celebrating the retail businesses and services that support your community. It’s most popular date is the Saturday just after Thanksgiving. Think of it a

The Most Common Asset Tags

At System ID, we sell a lot of asset tags in every size, shape, color, and material. And trust us—it can be hard for customers to determine which asset tag (asset label) is best for their applications

Spreadsheet Accounting: Fixed Asset Management

When you first imagined starting your small business, you probably envisioned all the benefits of ownership: freedom to make decisions, being your own boss, and, of course, future profits. In fact,

Which Handheld Inventory Scanner is Right for You?

Handheld inventory scanners are the most popular type of barcode label scanner due to their flexibility and ease of use when tracking physical inventory items. They are also ideal for completing trans

Black Friday: Preparing and Maintaining Inventory for the Rush

For many retailers, Black Friday is a hectic mess of organizing, planning, and logistics. Whether a store's Black Friday sales are successful is highly dependent on preparing prior to the rush -- and

Pick the Right Software | Asset Tracking or Inventory Control?

Customers constantly ask us which software they need—asset tracking or inventory control. The bottom-line answer is, “It depends.” To help them select the right tracking solution, we ask customers que

Push vs. Pull Inventory Management Strategies

Most companies have a better chance to profit and satisfy customers when inventory managers develop an effective and efficient inventory management strategy. The right strategy ensures access to the

Select the Best Barcode Label in 5 Simple Steps

Do you struggle to select the best barcode label for your assets and inventory? With so many applications, environments, materials, sizes, adhesives, and printers, it can sometimes be difficult to fi

Automated Time and Attendance: Keep Track of Staff Time this Holiday Season

With the sole intention of adopting more flexible working methods to manage employees, businesses are moving away from the traditional manual timekeeping processes and are using more modern automate

Supply Chain Management Degree: Selecting the Right School

Considering going back to school? According to Bloomberg Businessweek, supply-chain management is one of the hottest tickets in B-school. The importance of a properly managed supply chain shouldn’t

Zebra R110Xi4 RFID Printer Delivers Powerful Performance

The Zebra R110Xi4 RFID printer brings high-volume operations the best of both worlds, with industry-leading barcode printing and RFID tag creation on a single device. The Zebra R110Xi4 features Adap

Optimize Inventory Management

IBM reports that 54% of Chief Supply Chain Officers will be optimizing their inventory management to help control and reduce costs. To accomplish this, they’ll demand increased visibility and more r

Industrial Barcode Printers Aren't Just for Manufacturers

What do you envision when you hear the term “industrial barcode printers?” If you’re like most people, you probably picture items being checked into and out of a distribution center, or maybe you see

Reducing Employee Theft through Inventory Tracking

64 percent of small business owners, who took part in a recent study conducted by a University of Cincinnati criminal justice doctoral student, said they have experienced employee theft . However, a

Zebra ZT410 Makes Fast Work of 4-Inch Labels

The Zebra ZT410 keeps light industrial businesses running efficiently, thanks to quick print speeds and advanced options in a rugged, long-lasting package. The large bi-fold door on the ZT410 provid

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