Barcode Symbologies

Barcode symbologies (also commonly called barcodes) are universally recognized code languages that are standardized by the International Organization for Standards (ISO) so there is a consistent defin

What is a Barcode?

Barcodes automate the data capture process so companies can eliminate errors and improve productivity. Companies new to barcoding often ask, "What is a barcode?" While people broadly use this term t

System ID Adopts Covenant Kids

System ID and its partner Wasp Barcode Technologies recently adopted Covenant Kids, the largest private child-placing agency in North Texas. The nation’s leading barcode solutions provider routinely s

New Wasp WPL612, Wasp WPL406, and Wasp WPL304 Barcode Printers Bring Premium Performance

For users who need both high quality and fast performance, Wasp Barcode Technologies recently launched a new line of barcode printers—the Wasp WPL612, Wasp WPL406, and Wasp WPL304. These additions to

Zebra Link-OS Makes Barcode Printers Smarter

Barcode printers are acting smarter and growing more mobile, thanks to the newly launched Zebra Link-OS from Zebra Technologies. This package, which includes a software development kit and software ap

Year in Review – Our Top Posts of the Year

As we wrap up 2013 and embark on an exciting new year, we wanted to reflect on some of the information we shared on the Wasp blog. Since January, we’ve written blog posts about everything from inven

Wasp Barcode Launches New Customer-Focused, Video-Centric Website

Creating and launching a new website is the product of thousands of hours of collaboration, dedication, and hard work. Wasp’s new website was no exception. When creating our new website—which launche

Managing Inventory in Excel can Result in Disaster

Is Excel truly meeting your inventory management needs?  Small businesses, with a small staff and a small amount of inventory, may successfully use Excel.   However, as a business grows, the limitat

Tips to Reduce Stress for Entrepreneurs

It has been reported 1 in 5 of the working population is affected by stress. Stress has become one of the biggest causes of sickness in the UK and it is a major problem for many businesses. Organisati

Electronic Health Records: Efficiency while Maintaining Patient Safety

Patient rights are protected by the privacy and security rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).  These rules hold the healthcare industry accountable durin

Inventory Tracking to Manage Black Friday Madness

This year top retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Kmart are opening on Thanksgiving Day to give shoppers even more time to start working on their holiday shopping lists. The holiday season, and Bla

J.C. Penney: Write-Downs & Write-Offs

With the holiday season fast approaching (Black Friday is mere hours away), successful retailers will be in control of their inventory.  They know what will sell and how much they need to stock.  They

Linear vs. 2D Barcodes - Which is Right for You?

When it comes to linear vs. 2D barcodes, do you know which one is right for you? To answer this question, consider how you will use the barcode. For example, will you use barcodes on shipping labels?

Why Support Small Business Saturday?

Small businesses offer niche products and services not found in big box retailers. Support your local companies on Small Business Saturday. I come from a long line of small business owners. My mater

Get Your Inventory in Control Ahead of the Christmas Rush!

It has been forecast UK retailers are set to enjoy their best growth in Christmas sales since the financial crisis in 2008. Retail spending in the UK will reach £40bn for the first time in December, w

Build a Lean Supply Chain with Data and Labeling Standards

Do you know how to build a lean supply chain so your company can remain competitive? In a 2013 white paper by VDC Research Group, author Richa Gupta, VDC analyst, claims that data and labeling standa

3 Holiday Inventory Management Tips for Small Businesses

“The holiday season can represent as much as 20–40% of annual sales” for some retailers, says the National Retail Federation. When items are quickly going in and out of stock and returns are being mad

Government Shutdown: Impact on Inventory Management

October’s government shutdown cost U.S. taxpayers $24 billion.  Although a deal was made to end the shutdown, that deal ends January 15, 2014.  As a small business owner, not only do you need to recov

Missing and Dangerous: Poor Asset Management and Deadly Risks

Asset management becomes a gripping topic when expensive, vital or potentially dangerous items vanish from an organization’s inventory. The more dramatic losses present a clear threat to public safety

Try Zebra ZD500R RFID Printer for Asset Tracking and Item-Level Tagging

Zebra Technologies just announced the release of the ZD500R, an RFID printer that is ideal for asset tracking and item-level tagging. This new addition is part of their IoT (Internet of Things) soluti

4 Unexpected Tech Tools to Help Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

Halloween may be over but the threat of a zombie apocalypse transcends far past the spooky holiday. In fact, over the last year, the idea of a zombie outbreak has infiltrated books, movies, and televi

5 Top Tips to Make your Small Business a Success

In today’s market, it is very difficult for any small business to stay on top and ahead of competitors. With the Internet being more readily accessible and more of us purchasing online, it’s hard for

6 Inventory Tracking Challenges That Can Be Avoided

As we detailed in our previous article, Tracking Nightmares, inventory shrinkage is a huge problem in North America effectively robbing retailers of billions each year. It’s bad enough when inventory

4 Steps to Healthy Inventory

Inventory health is a good indicator of a company’s financial well-being. Unbalanced inventories lead to company chaos in the form of far too much inventory, or not enough inventory to restack shelves

Preparing Your Business for Holiday Shopping

It’s not too early to prepare for the holiday season. Right now, your competitors are ordering holiday inventory, and the best items usually go to the earliest buyers. There are a number of inventory

Thermal Transfer Ribbons Now Available at Lower Price

The thermal transfer ribbon market is becoming increasingly competitive as several new global providers are offering low-cost wax formulations in the United States. What does that mean for businesses

And Our Winner is...

Congratulations to Tom Wright from St John’s Ambulance, who has won our prize of a Google Nexus 7 Tablet, as part of attending the Emergency Service Show in September and liking our Facebook page. To

TSC Barcode Solutions Ltd Wins Gold with Wasp!

Wasp Barcode Technologies held their second WaspLink Partner training programme on 9th and 10th October. The two day programme was a great success, working with Wasp’s resellers to ensure they have up

Importance of Asset and Inventory Tracking for Hotels

In 2011, the lodging industry generated $21.6 billion in pretax income. Hotels are constantly working to offer the best customer experience and services. In order for hotels to achieve glowing, custom

Don't Miss the System ID Barcode Technology Summit!

Are you looking for ways to improve productivity and profitability across the supply chain using barcode technology? If so, you don't want to miss the 2013 System ID Barcode Technology Summit! The 2

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