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 […]
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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 […]
Getting the most out of Your AML Support Team
AML has been providing data collection handhelds and kiosks to our customers for over 35 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 […]
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 […]
Warehouses Going Green
Warehouses are constantly on the lookout for more efficient ways of working, but the recent trend of “going green” is something that can affect the world as a whole. The environment is an increasing concern for businesses known for making large carbon footprints. Warehouses are constantly packaging products and making deliveries, which, among other things, […]
Barcode Data Collection FAQs Part 2
The first installment of Barcode Data Collection FAQs discussed the basics of barcodes and how they can help businesses. This blog post will discuss the different types of barcodes, and the various ways they can be used. Technology is only beneficial if it is being used properly, and barcodes are no exception. It is important […]
Barcode Data Collection FAQs Part 1
In order for a business to be successful, it must be as productive and efficient as possible. A barcode data collection system is one way to push a business forward. Barcodes allow for information to be quickly transmitted, and they also help keep human error from slowing a business down. Although almost everyone knows what […]
Why ’Made in USA’ Has Made a Comeback
Although U.S. citizens continue to struggle in the current state of the economy and job market, we are experiencing a “made in USA” manufacturing revival. More and more manufacturers are going back to their roots – back to the American manufacturing jobs that supported families in the 1950s – except this time they’re using technology […]
Why Consumer Devices Won’t Work in the Warehouse
Although tablets and smartphones are typically considered consumer devices for personal use, many companies have been turning to the technology to take advantage of perceived lower investment costs. The rapid rise in adoption of consumer devices in retail stores and healthcare facilities has inevitably piqued the interest of IT personnel of warehouse operations. However, warehouse […]
How to Choose the Best Handheld 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 model for your workload and environment. The first factor you need to consider before making a decision is whether you need a “batch” or “wireless” device. A batch handheld computer stores data directly on the […]