Incorporating Wi-Fi in modern warehouse operations is essential in today’s fast-paced distribution environments. Speed and accuracy of employees, inventory management, and data are the key to efficiency and quality control. Using contemporary software to manage your operations, such as a warehouse management system (WMS) is essential. Equipping your workers with mobile devices and giving them […]
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Getting the most out of Your AML Support Team
AML has been providing data collection mobile computers and kiosks for over 40 years. While we pride ourselves on our quality products, we also believe in offering phenomenal customer service with a support team that is available before, during, and after the sale. Whether you are researching new equipment for your company, considering upgrading your […]
Why Consumer Devices Won’t Work for Inventory Management in the Warehouse
The Perceived Benefits of Consumer-grade Devices Although tablets and smartphones are generally considered consumer devices for personal use, some companies have been tempted to embrace these devices in commercial applications, turning to this technology to take advantage of perceived lower investment costs. The rapid rise in the adoption of consumer devices in retail stores and […]
How to Choose the Best Handheld Mobile Computer for Barcode Data Collection
When it comes to choosing a handheld computer for barcode data collection, you want to end up with the best mobile device that fits your business environment. Here are a few basic fundamentals to help make the right choice. Connectivity – Wireless or Batch Barcode Scanning The first factor you need to consider before making a […]
Complying with Price Checker Laws in the Northeast
Item Pricing Laws and the Role of the Electronic Price Checker Most states have item pricing laws that are very specific and sometimes stringent, to protect the consumer. The price at which an item is advertised for sale must match exactly the price that the customer is charged when they check out. If there is […]
Maximize Security with Radio Free Data Collection
Digital Security Concerns in Warehousing for Defense AML serves all industries with inventory tracking needs; military and defense are no exception to that. We recognize that these sectors face totally unique challenges that are not encountered in other industries. One of the primary concerns in military and defense operations is data security. It is imperative […]
AML Device Manager: Software for IT Managers
At AML our goals have always been to provide sensible solutions for mission-critical activities, to improve efficiency and productivity, and to make barcode data collection applications worry-free. While barcode scanners are a huge part of sticking to our mission statement, any good data collection device needs an equally great device management software program to maximize […]
The Benefits of Vehicle Mounted Wireless Computers
Mobile technology has made its way into nearly every facet of our daily lives. Now more than ever, people have become accustomed to quickly accessing information wherever they want, using a device that is small enough to fit in their pockets. The warehousing industry is no exception. The convenience of mobile computing devices has proven […]
7 Ways the Benefits of Self-Service Kiosks Increase Profits and Customer Satisfaction
While implementing kiosks in your retail, commercial, or industrial space may sound like a costly daunting task, the benefits of self-service outweigh those shortfalls. Since the launch of the smartphone, your customers have grown accustomed to having the world of information at their fingertips. The expectation of convenience in their everyday lives carries over into […]
Consumer Tablets for Business Applications are HOT
The temptation to use consumer-grade tablets in business applications is a practice that really started to gain traction as the cost of these devices plummeted. They get used in many customer-facing applications such as point-of-sale displays and make-shift kiosks, check-in applications at the doctor’s office and now even some POS/Checkout systems are designed around consumer-grade […]
Small Businesses: Are You Tracking Your Inventory?
Most small businesses require some sort of inventory in order to operate. Having inventory and selling it for a profit are essential to the growth of a company. However, managing and tracking inventory can be a real challenge. Some parts of your inventory are inevitably going to move faster than others. There is no optimal […]
Don’t Let Your Small Business Become a Statistic
Small businesses account for more than 50% of employment in the United States, and businesses with at least one employee other than the owner have a surprisingly good survival rate through the first few years. However, only half of those businesses see year five, and just a third make it to year 10. How can […]
The 3 Most Common Challenges of Inventory Management
When most people think of inventory management, they think of someone counting and sorting boxes. In reality, managing the inventory is much more complex. It requires knowledge of the supply chain, the customer, and the industry as a whole. The warehouse is but one part of the supply chain; it must work in harmony with […]
Barcoding Trends
Over the years, new technologies have forced businesses to change the way they operate; a business that is unwilling to adapt is a business that will fail. Barcoding is just one of the many technologies to shape the way businesses are run today. Warehouses have turned to barcoding and barcode scanners in order to operate […]
Understanding and Preventing Inventory Shrinkage
Every business that sells or manages products must have an inventory. Simply having an inventory, though, is pointless if it is poorly managed. Understanding which products go where, or how much of a product is in stock, is crucial to the operation of a warehouse. If miscommunication occurs at any level, it can cost a […]
How Visibility Improves the Supply Chain
A supply chain consists of anything and everything that works to move a product from a supplier to a customer. As products pass through the supply chain, they tend to change hands multiple times. It can sometimes be difficult to keep track of the products making their way through the supply chain, which is where […]
Fixing the Manual Warehouse: How Barcoding Helps
The warehouse is perhaps the most important aspect of a successful business. It acts as a hub through which almost everything must pass. Without a warehouse – or without a functional warehouse – a business is extremely limited. In this day and age, a warehouse that operates manually is simply wasting money. Manually recording information […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Barcoding Technology
Barcoding is a great way to maximize the productivity and efficiency of your business. However, barcoding technology isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. Choosing a barcoding system at random would most likely help a business, but it wouldn’t be fine-tuned to the needs of that particular company. Barcoding technology has been around for a while now, and […]
