Brett Wilkerson, Author at MSM Solutions

RFID Software Solutions for Logistics – What You Need to Know

The global logistics industry was an estimated $8 trillion a year industry back in January 2020 and that was before the pandemic changed how we acquire our goods and services. Demand for shipping, storage and delivery escalated wildly as we ordered groceries online and shopped e-com stores looking for the latest stay-at-home fashions. Online sales jumped 32% in Q2 of 2020 alone. In fact, demand for logistics services rose so sharply, warehouse employment is now at its highest level ever recorded with 1.25 million workers in the U.S. [...]

By Brett Wilkerson Distribution and Logistics, RFID

From Warehouse to Workstation – Locating Assets with RFID Solutions

When you’re dealing with a lot of assets, it can be difficult to keep track of everything. Items can easily be misplaced and that means wasting a lot of time spent trying to find them. This can prove to be very costly to any company, no matter how big or small they might be. From getting charged fees by the customer or delivery service to wasting labor hours on hunting down errant inventory, these unwanted financial burdens can be avoided if you have the right RFID [...]

By Brett Wilkerson Distribution and Logistics

3 Mobile RFID Readers You Need Right Now

Clear and accurate insight into your inventory has never been more critical to the success of your business than it is today. In fact, inventory management can affect every aspect of your business. More specifically, inventory management and tracking can play a significant role in maximizing your bottom line. Without transparency, you face several difficult challenges while attempting to manage your assets and inventory. · Lack of visibility leads to excess or inadequate inventory. · Deployment issues becomes a major problem if [...]

By Brett Wilkerson Blog Posts EPC, Inventory Management, Mobile Readers, Productivity, RFID, UPC, Zebra

RFID Inventory Management

10 Tips for a Successful RFID Inventory Management Whether you’re running a small retail store or managing a million-square-foot distribution center, an RFID inventory management system is one of the easiest ways to sustain a healthy budget for your business. With transparency and visibility into your inventory, the system offers some amazing benefits and features to help you find success. · Improve the accuracy of inventory orders. · Be more organized. · Save time and money. · Prevent stock shortages. · Forecast when you need [...]

By Brett Wilkerson Blog Posts Inventory Management, printing, RFID, RFID Supply Chain, Tips For Success

Supply Chain Disruptions are Rampant Due to COVID-19

How to keep things connected from manufacturing to distribution to delivery with RFID Supply Chain If you spent any time shopping for groceries in the past six months, you probably have firsthand knowledge of the disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has caused within our supply chains. Remember the hunt for toilet paper? It was like finding the golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. And we’re still struggling to find disinfectant wipes. With many companies reliant on manual barcode scanning or [...]

By Brett Wilkerson Articles, Blog Posts, Healthcare Solutions, Manufacturing, MSM Solutions News, News, RFID RFID Portals, RFID Supply Chain

Finding the Right RFID Solution – Technology, Software, Service

Did you know that one of the first RFID systems was used in World War II? Known as Identify Friend of Foe (IFF), the system was used to help British radar operators distinguish between friendly and enemy fighter planes and bombers. Today, RFID is used by a variety of industries such as pharma, retail, logistics, travel and agriculture. But to get the best use of the technology for your particular requirements, you need to find the RFID solution that fits your business needs. The first thing you should [...]

By Brett Wilkerson Apparel Solutions, Automotive Solutions, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, IoT, Manufacturing, Omnichannel, PortalTrack, Retail, RFID

How RFID Boosts Your Inventory Management

In today’s business world, understanding your customers’ needs greatly impacts your business and affects how you manage your inventory. Keeping an accurate and real-time view of your inventory is one of the best ways to keep your customers satisfied and your operations competitive. In fact, 57% of companies state that their inventory management is one of the key components that gives them an edge over the competition. While most manufacturers, as well as warehouses and distribution centers rely on barcode technology, RFID inventory management has the ability to [...]

By Brett Wilkerson Apparel Solutions, Automotive Solutions, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, RFID

MSM Solutions Launches New Android Operating System for PortalTrack RFID Software

New OS enables customers to identify, track, count and manage assets in real time MSM Solutions, a global provider of RFID and barcode solutions, today announced that it has improved its PortalTrack Android platform for mobile RFID and barcode asset tracking applications. The enhancements complement the already robust PortalTrack RFID Software Platform. The new PortalTrack platform paves the way for businesses moving from Windows-based platforms to Android – the best mobile device operating system for businesses. PortalTrack’s continuous improvement platform embraces the latest [...]

By Brett Wilkerson PortalTrack

How to Identify, Track, Count and Manage with PortalTrack

Watch our explainer video to learn how to accurately identify, track, count and manage in-process assets and inventory with PortalTrack RFID software. We understand that manufacturing inventory management is a real challenge with real problems. Solving these challenges without disrupting existing workflows is no easy task. So how do you deploy a customized solution that enables you to identify, track, count and manage your stuff while working in the confines of your present system? With MSM Solutions PortalTrack RFID software, you can achieve [...]

By Brett Wilkerson Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, RFID

The Importance of Traceability in Times of COVID-19

In an unprecedented measure to help the beset of the world’s worst outbreak of COVID-19, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, announced his new plan to unify the state’s hospital system. Under this plan, more than two hundred hospitals in New York state, totaling approximately 53,000 beds (before Cuomo told them to double their capacity) will share staff and equipment, with manpower and supplies going to where they are needed most, regardless of system affiliation, according to a Vox report. Now, more than ever, RFID systems will play an important role [...]

By Brett Wilkerson Blog Posts, Healthcare Solutions, PortalTrack, RFID