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RFID Asset Identification Tags

RFID Asset Identification Tags

Radio Frequency Identification technology (RFID) presents entirely new opportunities for the manufacturing industry, especially in the production and supply chain processes. RFID technology in the smart factory has many more complex applications than simply tracking...

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5 Easy Tips to Help You Maintain Your Thermal Label Printer

5 Easy Tips to Help You Maintain Your Thermal Label Printer

Better printing quality, consistent performance and more cost-effective…these are just a few of the reasons why you may have decided to go with a thermal printer. And now that you’ve made the most practical choice in the best way to print whatever it is you need to...

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The ROI of Print and Apply Label Systems

The ROI of Print and Apply Label Systems

Print and apply label systems offer businesses the highest level of productivity and capabilities versus applying by hand when it comes to labels. Businesses that adopt and integrate a print-and-apply system significantly improve their efficiency, enabling  single...

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What’s New with the Honeywell CK75 Mobile Computer?

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...

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Top 5 Reasons Why Customers Love PortalTrack

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...

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Why Choose a Printing Service Bureau?

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...

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RFID Manufacturing Process for the Automotive Industry

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...

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Best Free Barcode Generators

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. ...

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How to Easily Identify Your Assets

How to Easily Identify Your Assets

Identifying your company assets can be difficult -- if you don’t use the right tools. While you may be able to physically count the assets you hold, the process can be time-consuming and there is no way to know whether you are counting a widget you bought last week or...

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Do Small Retailers Need to Implement Omnichannel?

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...

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The ROI of RFID in Distribution

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...

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