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Work Demands Don’t Let up and Neither Do Zebra’s Newest Compact Desktop Printers

When the clock is ticking and deadlines are looming, your printers have to work—no jams, no slowdowns, no excuses. It doesn’t matter if you’re working in an overheated warehouse, a high-traffic retail environment, or a crowded pharmacy workstation. From the plant floor to the sales floor, or the stockroom to the hospital room, a printer that lets you down when you need it is a printer you can’t afford to have in your business. Reliable Performance We’ve been recommending Zebra’s lineup [...]

By Justin Johnson Barcode, Blog Posts, Healthcare Solutions, Printing Technology, Thermal Printing healthcare, label, mobile, printer, Zebra

The Critical Nature of Labeling in Healthcare Pharmacy

About a decade ago, Consumer Reports took an in-depth look at the effectiveness of prescription drug labels applied by five national chain pharmacies. Their investigation was prompted by widespread reporting on medication errors, including a report from the Institute of Medicine that concluded that about 1.5 million preventable medication errors occur each year in the United States, and roughly one-third of those errors occur outside of hospitals, where patients must rely upon their own ability to follow the instructions on their medication containers.[1] Consumer Reports found a [...]

By Justin Johnson Barcode, Blog Posts, Healthcare Solutions, Lab Samples, Mobile Printing, Zebra Mobile Printers healthcare, label, mobile, printer, Zebra

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

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 Johnson Automotive Solutions, Barcode, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Service Bureau, Zebra Mobile Computers Android, 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 Johnson Barcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Manufacturing, Zebra Mobile Computers Android, 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 Johnson Barcode, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, MSM SOLUTIONS - DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS, Printing Technology, Zebra Mobile Computers, Zebra Mobile Printers barcode, 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 Capogrossi Barcode, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, MSM SOLUTIONS - DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS, Printing Technology, Zebra Mobile Computers, Zebra Mobile Printers barcode, 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 Capogrossi Barcode, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, MSM SOLUTIONS - DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS, Printing Technology, Zebra Mobile Computers, Zebra Mobile Printers barcode, 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 Wilkerson Barcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Manufacturing, Print and Apply, Printing Technology, Thermal Printing, Zebra Mobile Computers apply, 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 Wilkerson Barcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Manufacturing, Zebra Mobile Computers Android, device, enterprise, migration, mobile, OS, windows, Zebra