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NFL Partners With Zebra Technologies To Provide Next Generation Player Tracking
As a Next Gen Stats provider to the NFL, Zebra captures high-speed player data and converts it into real-time, usable statistics - the playbook redefined with every snap.
When 99% Just Isn’t Enough: Benefits of Improved Read Rates in Logistics Scanning
The pressure for distribution centers to increase productivity and reduce labor cost has never been greater. One way distribution centers are helping to meet this goal is by upgrading from mature laser-based scanner technologies to newer digital reader technology that provide increased read rates.
40 Years Later, Barcode Data Everywhere!
Starting at the Universal Product Code, bar code technology is now used in IDs, hospitals, human bodies - What's Next?
Image-based Barcode Readers Transforming the Logistics Industry
The high volume and frequency of orders placed over the Internet combined with a multitude of available products from retailers make automated scanning at logistics centers more important than ever. This paper will analyze the current state of barcode scanning applications and investigate potential for improvement, focusing on the most common applications performed by distribution centers today.
A Guide to Barcode Symbology for the Logistics Industry
Barcode technologies provide fast reliable data collection to ensure item or package traceability, and enhance customer service.
Behind the Zebra - Motorola acquisition
Zebra gains instant access to complimentary technologies. But first, it needs to integrate a former partner that is 2-1/2 times its size.
Zebra Technologies to Acquire Enterprise Business from Motorola Solutions for $3.45 Billion
Transaction strengthens Zebra’s asset tracking portfolio to create a global leader in Enterprise Asset Intelligence for the Connected Age.
Cognex In-Sight Vision Systems
Since the inception of Cognex over a quarter century ago, we’ve recognized that the true test of a vision system is that it works under real world conditions on the factory floor.
RFID Implementation and the Price of Failure and Benefits of Success
Despite JC Penney’s $28 million mistake upon RFID implementation, RFID is here to stay. Retail industry leaders like Wal-Mart and Target have introduced RFID implementation mandates to suppliers.
Wyoming Liquor Division Streamlines Operations with Voice Picking Technology
Tourism and population growth drives Wyoming Liquor Division to upgrade alcohol distribution services with Knighted order fulfillment solution
Honeywell Debuts New Scanning And Payment Accessory For iPad Mini
Honeywell announced the debut of the Captuvo SL62 enterprise sled, an encasement that transforms an Apple® iPad mini into a customer engagement tool for retail, hospitality and field service associates, at the NRF 2014 Expo.
RFID Implementation in Retail Industry: Current Status, Issues, and Challenges
In this paper we study the current status, drivers, benefits, challenges, and strategy to adopt RFID in retail industry via content analysis. We develop an integrated framework of RFID adoption to lead our analyses and interpretation.
Taking Stock of Your Inventory
Today's technology empowers you to focus on your business while simultaneously ensuring that you maintain the right amount of inventory, office supplies and repair parts without over- or under-investing.
The Logistics Behind the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
From a logistical standpoint, the Winter Olympics is one of the largest freight and shipping nightmares to happen on a global scale. There will be packages, parcels, and pallets of goods shipped from other countries to one central location -- en masse -- for the athletes, spectators, media representatives, and workers.
Keeping the City of Dallas Secure with MobileAsset
Wasp's asset tracking software, MobileAsset, helps the City of Dallas track items like armored SWAT vehicles, police radios, GPS systems, and laptops -- ensuring that items essential to the city's security can always be located. Using MobileAsset, the City of Dallas can quickly access asset tracking reports and comply with audit requests.
For Most, Auto ID Doesn’t Come Naturally
Everyone wants Auto ID, but no one is exactly leaping out of their seats to take responsibility for implementing it because it means coordinating with so many facets of the organization. Why is it that most organizations don’t naturally gravitate to Auto ID? Clearly, everyone wants to leverage the reliable, precise item data that can be captured and stored in a database using barcode and RFID technology. What’s getting in the way?
The Internet of Things: See More. Do More.
Many new technologies seem to arrive out of nowhere – and then, suddenly, everyone is talking about them. That’s the case with the Internet of Things (IoT).
Considering the Advantages of Voice for Your Forklift Fleet?
This white paper explains why using voice technology and multifunction forklift-mounted terminals and scanners does not have to be an either-or decision.
2013 Top 20 Automatic Data Collection Suppliers
Last year, the global market for automatic data capture solutions (ADC) used in factories, warehouses and logistics applications reached $11.264 billion in sales, according to VDC Research Group. The ADC market includes handheld and stationary bar code scanning and imaging devices, bar code printers, RFID solutions for the supply chain and ruggedized mobile computing solutions for the factory and warehouse.
Could barcoding save healthcare?
In health services, the first duty of care is to the patient. People need to be treated as individuals, and their needs must be addressed in relation to their respective and possibly unique conditions.
Featured Companies
Datalogic is a global leader in the automatic data capture and process automation markets, specialized in the designing and production of bar code readers, mobile computers, sensors for detection, measurement and safety, RFID, vision and laser marking systems. Datalogic solutions…
Miles Data has been providing supply chain data management solutions for over 25 years. In partnership with the leading manufacturers of Barcode and RFID technology, we combine award winning product design with our application expertise. Companies of all sizes rely on…
Avery Dennison delivers an array of field-proven RFID solutions that can work to reduce costs, gain efficiencies, enhance customer experience, authenticate asset pedigree and help increase sales and profitability. We deliver integrated RFID solutions for apparel manufacturing and retail applications…
Elettric 80 is a global provider of end-of-line automation solutions which increase operational profitability and efficiency using Automated Laser Guided Vehicle, Robots, palletising system, wrapping and WMS systems
Savi Technology provides the most scalable and complete Sensor-based Analytics solutions for government and commercial organizations that face critical decisions based on the location and status of their assets. Savi Technology originally developed its strong and well-earned reputation within the…
Newcastle Systems is a provider of workplace mobility solutions that include a range of mobile computer carts for every mobile workstation need and a unique power pack system that enables companies to maximize workplace efficiencies with smaller investment. Newcastle Systems…
Psion is a pioneer in quality mobile handheld computers and their application in industrial markets around the world. We’ve innovated in the field of mobile computing since 1980, starting with the invention of the PDA; through to helping our global…
Improve inventory tracking, management and identification of products with Turck’s RFID hardware, systems, services and software. Today’s smart warehouses rely on solutions from Turck to solve a variety of applications, including speeding up data performance for faster fulfillment,…
Casio has been a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of rugged mobile computers for more than 30 years. Backed by a well known and trusted multi Billion dollar corporation many customers have discovered Casio products to meet the most…
Honeywell Scanning & Mobility manufactures high-performance data collection hardware, including rugged mobile computers and bar code scanners purpose-built for supply chain environments. Our history with warehousing and distribution customers traces to the 1980s as LXE. Honeywell has pioneered solutions in…
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