Can a phone replace a barcode scanner? A smartphone camera can read a barcode, and for a few dozen scans…

Why cycle counting beats the annual count Cycle counting is the practice of counting a small portion of inventory every…

When the scan works and the data is still wrong Barcode data quality problems are the ones that don’t announce…

Why location labeling decides your pick accuracy A warehouse location labeling system is the addressing scheme that tells every worker…

A customer asks for a shirt in a specific size. The inventory system shows one in stock, but the item…

Why your barcode scanners die before the shift ends A cordless barcode scanner rated for a 12-hour shift will often…

Setting up a barcode system from scratch A barcode system requires three things working together: a printer to produce the…

Getting your print and scan infrastructure ready for peak season Peak season hits warehouse print-and-scan systems harder than anything else…

How to Read a Barcode Scanner Spec Sheet A barcode scanner specifications guide translates the dense technical tables on manufacturer…

Why Shipping Labels Get Rejected Every major retailer and carrier has specific barcode label requirements, and they enforce them. Amazon…