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

Why Should I Invest in Asset Management Software to Track Fixed Assets?

Are your fixed assets secured? When you are unaware of the exact location and status of your fixed assets it is much easier for them to become lost or stolen. The results can be time lost in locating

How to Manage Inventory Overages

  In your zeal to avoid stockouts, you might tie up too much money in overstocked items. This often indicates a problem with knowing your up-to-date inventory levels and perhaps a breakdown in the

Is your small business prepared for the end of the year?

  It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are quickly approaching. As a business owner, chances are you are already preparing holiday campaigns and beginning to plan for next year. As you’ve likely

Do you have a Motivated Workforce?

In our current economic climate of uncertainty, staff moral and motivation is lacking, especially when many businesses are making cutbacks and redundancies. Employees are the core to any business and

5 Rights of Medication Administration

When you go to a doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital you expect safely and correctly administered medication.  This is an expectation not only supported but mandated by the Food and Drug Administrati

We Wish You a Happy Birthday, Barcode!

The patent for the barcode was filed in the United States in 1952.  Today marks the 61st anniversary of the barcode.  Last year, for the 60th anniversary, we shared a barcode anniversary infographic p

The Risks of Pen & Paper Timekeeping

Relying on a manual input method (Excel, punch cards, paper time sheets) to track time and attendance, rather than an automated system, places your company at risk.  According to a 2011 report condu

The Affordable Care Act and Timekeeping

Although the Obama Administration recently delayed enforcement and reporting requirements of employer penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) until 2015, businesses should use this extra time

Which Barcode Printer is Right for Your Business?

Barcode printers are used daily in businesses throughout the UK to print barcode labels. Whether you are looking for a tracking solution with data capture for your business that may include inventory

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