March 4, 2026
Industry Technology News
Your thermal label printer stops working mid-shift. A technician tells you it needs a $400 repair. You check the price on a replacement: $2,800. In that moment, every warehouse manager faces the same question: do I fix it or replace it? The answer isn’t always obvious, and the wrong choice
Image Description: A medical professional with pills in his hands. Healthcare providers rely on automated systems to reduce manual touchpoints, standardize workflows, and enhance prescription accuracy. Integration of technologies such as barcode scanning, digital record integration, and intelligent labeling systems helps minimize variability and prevent prescription errors. Pharmacy automation strengthens
COMMERCE Twp., Mich. – February 2, 2026 – MIDCOM Data Technologies, a leader in providing cutting-edge barcoding solutions for warehousing and logistics, today announced that Ken Feinstein, Vice President of MIDCOM Data Technologies, has been named a winner of the 2026 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award in the
RFID technology has transformed how companies track and manage their assets. By leveraging Zebra’s industry-leading RFID solutions, businesses can achieve real-time visibility into inventory, assets, and operations. Whether you’re managing a retail store, warehouse, or healthcare facility, RFID allows you to know exactly where critical items are at any moment.
Barcoding solutions are evolving as businesses demand greater accuracy, visibility, and speed across supply chains. What once served as a basic identification tool is now central to data-driven operations. From 2D codes to cloud-based systems, barcode technology is adapting to support automation, transparency, and omnichannel fulfillment. Here is a look
The end of the year has a way of sneaking up on organizations, much like that last-minute holiday shopping rush. And for many teams, so does the realization that they still have “use-it-or-lose-it” funds left in their 2025 budget. While it’s tempting to hurry and spend those dollars anywhere they’ll
Barcode systems play a crucial role in enabling businesses to track inventory, shipments, production stages, and transactions effectively. When the software behind these systems struggles, the result is delayed updates, scanning errors, and additional manual work. These issues often stem from weak system connections, poor label quality, and environmental conditions
Every year, as Prime Days kick off the shopping frenzy that rolls through Black Friday and into the holiday rush warehouses and distribution centers across the country feel the pressure. Orders multiply, deadlines tighten, and efficiency becomes everything. It’s the season when preparation makes or breaks performance. It’s the season
Every October, the aisles of Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menard’s, and other department stores transform into haunted playgrounds. Towering skeletons loom, animatronic witches cackle, and inflatable pumpkins grin from every corner. But behind all that spooky spectacle lies a complex supply chain that relies on speed, precision, and flawless execution. For
In fast-moving warehouse environments, every second matters. Long fulfillment times, picking delays, and scanning errors all contribute to lost productivity and rising costs. As businesses look for better ways to improve workflows and meet growing demand, wearable barcode scanners are proving to be a powerful solution. These tools free up