Blog Archive - MSM Solutions

Streamlining Manufacturing Efficiency: The Benefits of Color-Coded Labeling in Inventory Management

Efficient inventory management is the backbone of successful manufacturing operations. To optimize productivity and minimize errors, companies have turned to innovative solutions, such as color-coded labeling. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of color-coded labeling in inventory management and how it streamlines manufacturing processes. Enhanced Visual Differentiation Color-coded labeling provides a visually intuitive system that enhances inventory management. By assigning specific colors to different product categories, materials, or stages of production, manufacturers can quickly identify and differentiate between...

By Lee Ann CapogrossiBarcode, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Labels, Manufacturing, Print and Apply, Service Bureauautomation, barcode, Inventory Management, label, labels, warehouse

7 Things Walmart Vendors Need to Know Before RFID Tagging Your Products

In January 2022, Walmart recommitted to using RFID technology to better track and manage their inventory – specifically home and hard goods. A year later, they expanded their RFID initiative to include additional general merchandise like media, games, crafts, cameras, books, automotive, and lawn & garden. By February 1, 2024, the retail giant wants all required products to be tagged by the supplier before they hit the shelves. Retail RFID Compliance That means you need to take the necessary steps to...

By Brett WilkersonApparel Solutions, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, PortalTrack, Retail, RFID

5 Ways RFID Transforms Inventory Management in Chemical Manufacturing

Analysis of the Process Every aspect of chemical manufacturing is complex. It requires comprehensive systems to ensure all employees are trained and adhere to safety procedures for handling hazardous materials. It requires strict compliance with many federal, state, and local regulations. It requires careful management of challenging manufacturing processes to ensure maximum productivity, quality control, and worker safety. And it requires mastery of a complex supply chain with accurate forecasting and effective communication between suppliers and customers. But none of those...

By Lee Ann CapogrossiArticlesInventory Management, labels, printer, RFID, RFID Supply Chain, warehouse, Zebra

Unleashing the Power of RFID: A Guide to Upgrading Your Legacy Systems

As economies worldwide continue to recover from the supply chain failures of 2022, it’s more important than ever for manufacturing companies to leverage RFID solutions to streamline and optimize their processes. According to a report by Austin Nichols Technical Search, one of the biggest challenges facing the manufacturing industry today is technology deficiencies. Organizations that fail to automate are being passed in the market by those that take advantage of new innovations. Other challenges include: Labor shortages Supply chain disruptions Inability...

By Brett WilkersonApparel Solutions, Automotive Solutions, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Manufacturing, PortalTrack

Unlocking Business Success: The Power of Inventory Visibility

Achieving Greater Inventory Visibility Inventory management is an essential aspect of running any business. Proper inventory management ensures that businesses have the right products in the right quantities to meet the demands of their customers. One critical component of inventory management is inventory visibility, which refers to the ability to see what products are in stock, where they are located, and how much of each product is available. With greater inventory visibility, businesses can make informed decisions in an effort...

By Lee Ann CapogrossiBarcode, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, Zebra Mobile Computersautomation, barcode, Inventory, technology

The Advantages of RFID in Retail: From Manual Inventory Management to Automated Inventory Tracking Part One

Nowhere is inventory more complicated or critical than in retail. From apparel and jewelry to tools and electronics, the sheer volume of inventory exchanging hands is staggering. In 2021, retail sales in the U.S. alone were estimated at $6.523 billion. Surprisingly, studies have found that approximately 46% of small and mid-size businesses still rely on antiquated manual inventory management. This tedious and time-consuming practice requires team members to manually update stock levels and inventory locations. The end result is unnecessary...

By Brett WilkersonApparel Solutions, Retail, RFID

Still Using Windows Mobile? The Time to Switch to Android is Now

Many companies have delayed a move from Windows mobile to Android because they’ve been busy trying to keep up with day-to-day operations, and/or worried about the cost, time and effort needed to move to a new mobile operating system. For most, the clock is running out when it comes to using Windows OS. There are simply too many significant risks, costs, and potentially negative business impacts for companies to keep using Windows mobile. Here’s why:

By Lee Ann CapogrossiApparel Solutions, Automotive Solutions, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Omnichannel, Zebra Mobile ComputersAndroid, Apps, barcode, warehouse, Zebra

Surviving the Supply Chain Crisis

Over the years, the global supply chain industry has made great strides in providing a reliable service that delivers products on time and in good condition. It was so effective that it was mostly an afterthought for those businesses that depended on it for survival. The only thing that caused it to slow down or deviate from everyday operations was the occasional act of Mother Nature. However, the global pandemic changed all that. Massive cargo ships that once crisscrossed the...

By Brett WilkersonApparel Solutions, Automotive Solutions, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Omnichannel, PortalTrack, RFID

22NovNovember 22, 2022

How Downtime Impacts Manufacturing

Accurate and real-time management of your critical manufacturing components is vital to your business. Without it, you could experience one of the worst things to happen to your operations - unplanned downtime. When production unexpectedly stops, your lost revenue is 15x more than a scheduled downtime. And considering that asset maintenance can run as high as $3 million per incident, your unplanned downtime could decimate your profit margin depending on your industry. For example, the average automotive manufacturer loses $22K every...

By Brett WilkersonAutomotive Solutions, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing

How RFID Helps You Create a Digital DNA for Unique Object Identity

Identity is a hot topic these days. Did you know that objects need an identity? Establishing individual object identities is an essential tool to streamline your daily operations. It’s more than just assigning an Electronic Product Code (EPC). It’s creating Digital DNA that enables you to identify, track, count and manage items in your inventory in real-time. Creating Object Identity through Digital DNA While barcodes and QR codes are great for identifying entire shipments of products, individual object identity is better...

By Brett WilkersonApparel Solutions, Automotive Solutions, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Omnichannel, PortalTrack