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5 Reasons to Update Your Mobile Devices

The state of warehouse operations is changing. High-volume fulfillment operations require more item-level picking and returns. There’s a growing demand for shorter cycle times; and with high workforce turnover and seasonal staffing, it puts a premium on training. Plus, widespread use of mobile devices has increased exposure to IT security breaches that threaten to disrupt warehouse operations. Add it up, and today’s warehouse or distribution center is no place for outdated technology. If you need a cost-effective way to...

By Justin JohnsonAutomotive Solutions, Barcode, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Service Bureau, Zebra Mobile ComputersAndroid, computers, mobile, network, security, Zebra

4 Reasons Why Organizations Are Switching to Android Enterprise Mobile

Now that Microsoft has ended all remaining support and security updates for nearly all of its previous enterprise mobile operating systems, many organizations, including healthcare systems, are confronting a transition to a new OS while they’re already grappling with Coronavirus response. In this blog, we’ll discuss why organizations are switching to Android Enterprise Mobile to support business continuity. Making the Switch Choosing to stay with Microsoft and make the transition to Windows 10 IoT is an option, but it can be a challenge...

By Justin JohnsonBarcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Manufacturing, Zebra Mobile ComputersAndroid, Apps, healthcare, manufacturing, mobile, warehouse, Zebra

3 Reasons Why Your Printing Supplies Could Be Costing You More Than You Think

If you’re trying to maintain a high level of operational efficiency and profitability, you don’t want to see downtime, interruptions, or hidden costs. Many companies end up dealing with these headaches from an unexpected and often hidden cause. It’s something that seems ridiculously simple, but it adds up quickly over time. The culprit? Your choice of printing supplies. It happens when companies use inexpensive, low-quality barcode labels and printing supplies, or the wrong type of supplies for their...

By Justin JohnsonBarcode, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, MSM SOLUTIONS - DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS, Printing Technology, Zebra Mobile Computers, Zebra Mobile Printersbarcode, computer, printer, printhead, printing, scanner, supplies, Zebra

Disinfect and Protect Your Zebra Mobile Devices

Right now, we’re all getting a lesson on how important it is to wash our hands, avoid touching our face, and maintain social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also a critical time to keep our mobile devices disinfected and cleaned, especially in enterprise businesses that are still providing essential goods and services. Here are some important tips and reminders about disinfecting and cleaning Zebra enterprise mobile technologies at this crucial time. 1. There’s a right and wrong way to clean your mobile devices. Disinfecting...

By Lee Ann CapogrossiBarcode, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, MSM SOLUTIONS - DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS, Printing Technology, Zebra Mobile Computers, Zebra Mobile Printersbarcode, computer, COVID-19, disinfect, handheld, migration, mobile, printer, scanner, Zebra

Trade-In Program to Upgrade Mobile Technologies at Crucial Time

This year presents disruptions and financial hardships for businesses from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. One way we can help is by communicating to you a trade-in program by Zebra that allows businesses to upgrade their mobile computers, barcode and RFID printers, barcode scanners, and tablets while saving up to $600 per device. The GO Zebra program from Zebra Technologies offers savings on every device when you trade in your aging or obsolete equipment for the latest next-generation...

By Lee Ann CapogrossiBarcode, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, MSM SOLUTIONS - DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS, Printing Technology, Zebra Mobile Computers, Zebra Mobile Printersbarcode, computer, COVID-19, handheld, migration, mobile, OS, printer, scanner, trade-in, Zebra

Why Print-and-Apply is Often the Better Way to Print Labels

When it comes to labeling products and shipments, many companies rely on manual processes or outsourcing. Generally, they end up choosing one of two approaches: 1. Print barcode labels on industrial or desktop printers, and then manually apply them to boxes or packaging. 2. Purchase pre-printed labels in advance, and then manually adhere them to items or goods. Unfortunately, these two approaches are inefficient, costly, and prone to error. Both require manual labor and more time and effort to label each box or item; moreover, all...

By Brett WilkersonBarcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Manufacturing, Print and Apply, Printing Technology, Thermal Printing, Zebra Mobile Computersapply, barcode, labels, print, Zebra

5 Reasons Why Android Should Be Your Next Enterprise Mobile OS

It’s official; Microsoft has now ended all remaining support for Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, the operating system that has powered millions of enterprise mobile devices since 2011. This major development is just the latest in several phase-outs of Windows mobile platforms, which is part of Microsoft’s large-scale departure from the enterprise mobile market. Microsoft’s strategic shift has left thousands of companies with no security patches, no OS updates, and no option to migrate to Windows 10 IoT from their current platforms. Unless you’re migrating...

By Brett WilkersonBarcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Manufacturing, Zebra Mobile ComputersAndroid, device, enterprise, migration, mobile, OS, windows, Zebra

TRACK | RFID Asset Tracking in Real-Time Using Portal Track

What is Asset Tracking? Asset Tracking or Traceability is the ability to trace (or track) the movements and processes through which a particular product has traveled. It is the ability to track an asset and all the progressions that the asset goes through, from the acquisition of raw materials through production to consumption. When it comes to asset tracking challenges, RFID is one of the most cost effective solution looked at by organisations as costs goes down and technology...

By Brett WilkersonBarcode, Distribution and Logistics, PortalTrack, RFID

MSM Solutions Opens Nashville Office to Support Customers for RFID and Barcode Solutions

— MSM Solutions a Global provider of Barcode and RFID Solutions is opening a regional office in Nashville. — MSM Solutions, has provided its customers with cutting-edge RFID and barcode technology in a variety of diverse and complex industries. They have been a premier partner for Honeywell, Impinj and Zebra. MSM Solutions has been in business for 37 years. Due to the growing demand for solutions to Identify, Track, Count and Manage items in real time using Barcode and RFID...

By Brett WilkersonBarcode, MSM Solutions News, RFID

Best Free Barcode Generators

Barcodes are now used not just to track inventory, but on admission tickets, for advertising, in gaming and even as art. A barcode can generally hold just about any type of information you want to encode in the text. Generating barcodes, however, can be difficult. MSM Solutions can print and encode barcode labels that are tailored specifically to your barcode solution or barcode application, so you can print any barcode symbology including 2D barcodes as well as human readable...

By Brett WilkersonBarcode, Blog Posts