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Selecting the Right Tool for Barcode Data Collection

What tool would you use to drive a nail into a piece of wood? A hammer of course! Ever see someone try to drive a nail with a pair of pliers or a rock? How'd that work out? Probably not as well as if they had access to the right tool. The results of any endeavor depend on the resources, or tools, available to do the job. The same can be said when selecting barcode data collection equipment. Fundamentally speaking, there are three types of barcode data collection devices that should be considered when trying to select the optimal device. We'll take a look at all three and consider the pros and cons of each.

The Best $1,000 a Retailer Can Spend

The retail landscape has been changing for the past several years, and the recent economic downturn has only added to the challenges faced by retail executives. How is on-line business affecting the brick-and-mortar business? How are retailers getting customers into the store? How are they keeping them in the store?

Price Checkers

With today's tight pocketbooks and hectic pace, retail customers value accurate, convenient pricing as a critical part of the shopping experience, and an enhanced experience overall. In addition, they appreciate other forms of electronic data communication.

Overpaying for Wireless Barcode Data Collection?

As the Wal-Marts of the world increasingly press suppliers for real-time inventory tracking, the pressure gets passed right down the supply chain. Warehouse and distribution managers who responded by turning to wireless data collection systems for faster, more accurate inventory control, however, have another problem. As the original, DOS-based terminal emulation systems they've relied on wear out, or are phased out by manufacturers, they've been pressured to turn to more costly, complex Windows® CE based systems.