RFID Archives - MSM Solutions

26 Feb

What is RFID Asset Tracking?

The Traceability problem arises with the need to know “Where’s my stuff?” 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. In other words, traceability allows us to have knowledge and control at all times of when and where a product was manufactured, what phases or places it has [...]

By Matt Slutz Barcode, Distribution and Logistics, PortalTrack, RFID Comments Off

11 Dec

RFID Enables Real-Time Warehouse Visibility for World’s Largest Men’s Accessory Company

MSM Solutions, a global provider of RFID and barcode solutions, implemented RFID tracking solutions for real-time inventory management at the world’s largest men’s accessory company, Randa, in their Reno Nevada Fulfillment Center. “The challenges that Randa faced are the same problems that many businesses face; accurately identifying where stuff is and how much they have. Utilizing RFID and our PortalTrack software we were able to bring real-time visibility to the Randa Fulfillment Center. The results enabled Randa to easily and [...]

By Matt Slutz Case Studies, Distribution and Logistics, PortalTrack, RFID, Uncategorized Comments Off

30 Jul

What’s New with the Honeywell CK75 Mobile Computer?

The CK71 has been updated and improved with the introduction of the Honeywell CK75. The CK75 is an extremely rugged and versatile handheld computer that combines the best of the older model with several new features. This device already has a reputation for improving distribution and warehouse operations for a variety of diverse companies. There are several new features that make the CK75 more effective than ever. Smaller and Lighter Compared to similar devices in the rugged class, the CK75 is lighter [...]

By Matt Slutz RFID Comments Off

Top 5 Reasons Customers Love PortalTrack | MSM Solutions

27 Jul

Top 5 Reasons Why Customers Love PortalTrack

MSM Solutions created PortalTrack, a customizable RFID software system that can identify, track and monitor millions of items in real time. A variety of industries, including retail, healthcare and manufacturing, rely on PortalTrack to help them efficiently run their businesses. MSM Solutions recently conducted a survey, asking their customers what they thought were the best PortalTrack features. Most of those taking the survey had been customers for at least two years and had come from a variety of industries. There are [...]

By Matt Slutz PortalTrack, RFID Comments Off

27 Jun

Why Choose a Printing Service Bureau?

Companies are increasingly outsourcing everything from printing barcode labels to creating serialized RFID labels. Whether you need serialized RFID labels for unique item level identification or synthetic bin, rack or sign labels to identify locations; MSM can accommodate. There are several reasons it makes sense to choose a service bureau: A service bureau will save time: Selecting a service bureau can provide services for printing tags, labels and a wide variety of other items when a company doesn’t have the time [...]

By Matt Slutz Blog Posts, RFID, Service Bureau Comments Off

RFID Manufacturing for the Automotive Industry | MSM Solutions

29 May

RFID Manufacturing Process for the Automotive Industry

Deploying the use of RFID manufacturing technology is a huge challenge for the automotive industry. However, the many benefits it offers, such as inventory accuracy, visibility and increased speed, are well-worth this investment of time and money. The fact is, in the manufacturing process, barcode and RFID technologies are extremely powerful tools that will help you reap several benefits. The software provided by MSM provides customers around the globe with the ability to integrate a real-time, scalable solution to make [...]

By Matt Slutz Automotive Solutions, RFID Comments Off

24 May

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 Matt Slutz Barcode, MSM Solutions News, RFID Comments Off

Do Small Retailers Need Omnichannel | MSM Solutions

28 Feb

Do Small Retailers Need to Implement Omnichannel?

Growing numbers of small retailers and brand owners are leveraging item-level RFID solutions to support omnichannel processes, but is it a fad or something that’s becoming necessary for businesses in the industry? The short answer is: yes. Omnichannel models — and the technology to support them — are necessary for retailers that want to complete in 2018 and beyond. Retailers that don’t embrace the changing consumer models and understand that brick and mortar alone isn’t always enough won’t be able [...]

By Matt Slutz Apparel Solutions, Blog Posts, Omnichannel, Retail, RFID Comments Off

ROI of RFID Distribution | MSM Solutions

30 Jan

The ROI of RFID in Distribution

Today many brands are shipping items that contain RFID inlays for compliance. However, very few of these brands are leveraging the full advantages of using RFID in their own supply chain. RFID technology is especially necessary in the apparel, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing industries, as it is frequently used to easily track product, manage inventory levels and even curtail theft. RFID has several benefits that mid-size companies and large enterprises can take advantage of within their distribution process to ultimately improve [...]

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19 Jun

Top 5 Ways RFID Technology is Being Used in Healthcare

RFID technology provides an automated and reliable data capture system that helps enable hundreds of healthcare applications to improve patient safety, manage surgical instruments, support staff and patient workflow, automate replenishment and billing, authenticate quality and sterilization processes, manage medical equipment location and automate supply chain management. Here are the top 5 ways RFID Technology is being used in healthcare: 1. Supply Chain Inventory Management Higher inventory visibility, accuracy and utilization Reduce supply chain and equipment costs Reduce product expiration, shrinkage and waste Design customized [...]

By Matt Slutz Healthcare Solutions, RFID 0 Comments