All posts tagged barcodes

RFID or Barcode Labels in Your Warehouse: A Practical Guide

Guest blog from Angelique T. Hoefl, PMG Labels LP (MHI Member Company) Choosing the right tracking technology impacts receiving operations, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and real-time visibility. The good news: RFID and barcodes aren’t competing technologies; they’re complementary tools that […]

When to Use RFID Labels and When to Use Barcode Labels

Guest blog from Angelique T. Hoefl, MHI Member Company PMG Labels LP In the world of asset tracking and inventory management, two technologies dominate the landscape: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and barcode labels. Both have proven their worth across countless […]

Imagining the (Near) Future

Guest blog post by MHI member Artemis Vision. Sometimes in the warehousing and logistics market we are good at imagining a future that’s decades away and missing out on more immediate opportunities to modernize. Here are some possibilities for those […]

Meeting the Challenges of Modern Warehouse Operations

Guest blog from MHI Member Levata The challenges faced by today’s warehouses mean that modernization is a top priority to ensure survival in a competitive and dynamic environment. The 2023 Warehousing Vision Study from Zebra offers supply chain leaders and associates insights […]

Tackling Barcode Scanning Issues: The Power of iOS Sleds

Guest blog from MHI Member Levata Barcode scanning challenges have long plagued the retail industry, often slowing down operations and frustrating employees. Modern barcode scanning apps on iOS devices frequently struggle with speed, accuracy, and handling damaged barcodes. However, the […]

Save the date for National Barcoding Day – June 26

Rewind 40 years ago on June 26, 1974, when a clerk scanned a 10-pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, OH. Since that day, the barcode system invented by George Lauer, an IBM engineer, began […]