Heavy industry has traditionally been an area where technology has been forced to constantly improve in order to meet the needs of a demanding work place as it requires every element operating within it to be robust. Data capture systems are no different and thankfully several mobile computer and barcode scanner manufacturers have taken on […]

If your business is growing then you almost certainly need a good system for tracking your stock and inventory rather than simply counting things by hand. Investing in a stock and inventory control management system could potentially transform your business. Here are a few reasons why. Simplicity Having a stock and inventory control management system […]

Tracking deliveries can be a costly and time resource heavy task for any business. The simple process of tracking where a package is even on site can be a headache if you need to get it somewhere on time. Tracking software brings all kinds of benefits to a business, here are just a few that […]

Hosting a large-scale event can be tricky. You need to keep an eye on how many people come in and whether only those invited are in attendance, among other things. Trying to do this manually is a tedious process; it’s easy to make mistakes and can delay the event if you’re keeping track of a […]

Mobile computers are fantastic for speeding up processes in a healthcare business. However, with the range of options out there, you need to think carefully when selecting which devices to buy; so we have come up with some tips to help you. Functionality Firstly, consider what functions your mobile computer needs to have. That could […]

Many small and medium sized (& some large) companies maintain their business’s using Microsoft Excel to manage a lot of their financial and product information. In terms of product information it is common for a business to use Excel as a form of product database.  However printing on-demand barcode labels for product identification, warehouse or […]

Barcodes have been in commercial use for over 30 years and during that time, people have always been attempting to find new and ingenious ways of putting them to good use. We have looked at some of the most innovative ways businesses have used barcodes to either reach more customers or to just entertain them. […]

What is GHS? The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals or GHS is an internationally agreed-upon system, created by the United Nations. GHS requires manufacturers, importers, downstream users and distributors of chemical substances and mixtures to adopt the standard by 1st June 2015. GHS is set to unify communication of hazardous products and […]

Major Changes on Food Labeling Regulation The European Food Information To Consumers Regulation that came into effect in 2011 is becoming mandatory by December 2016. It represents the first major revision of Europe’s food labeling rules in 30 years and requires food businesses to redesign the format and content of their food labels. The regulation required businesses […]

With so many different label printers and print media products available on the market it can be something of a minefield buying the correct compatible products. Here’s our concise guide to buying the right type of consumables for your direct thermal or thermal transfer label printer. Label Roll Size Most label rolls are supplied on […]