Source: Unsplash.com When it comes to your supply chain, it is essential that you strive for the highest accuracy in barcode scans as possible. In most cases, the rate for success in barcode scans is about 99%. While 1% does not seem like a large number or a significant fail rate, that 1% can have…
A gym or a fitness center has its work cut out when it comes to keeping a track of its members and all relevant details that are applicable to their membership. The world has evolved too much for a gym of substance to make such entries on pen and paper. And, even those relatively advanced…
When it comes to the collection and storage of data (and for tracking units) companies across many industries face the question of whether to opt for RFID technology or for barcoding. Many business owners know that RFID and barcodes are nothing like each other and the entire functionality of these products vary greatly. But, that doesn’t deter…
Traceability solutions have been adopted by several industries for several reasons. Recently, we elaborated as to how traceability solutions benefit your transportation business, and we have also established a similar need for traceability for the food and beverage industry. That is because traceability solutions have several uses. Traceability can help entities tighten their logistics, it can help with…
Technology gets rough treatment in tough industrial settings like manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers. Barcode scanners being dropped, being exposed to dirt, and extreme temperatures, or being crushed and breaking is a common occurrence in these heavy-duty industrial settings, where everyone is striving to get more work done in less time. But, efficiency is…
Every industry strives to enhance their efficiency and quality of service by reducing human error and increasing worker productivity. And, the healthcare industry is not lagging behind. Human errors are prevalent across all industrial sectors, but, when it comes to healthcare, a small mistake can be fatal – to patients, as well as medical professionals.…
Introduction A leading manufacturer of barcode scanners, verification, and machine vision systems, Microscan is a name synonymous with innovation and standardized quality. Microscan is a global creator, manufacturer and distributor of automated identification and machine vision solutions used for varied verticals of the packaging & labeling, electronics, life sciences & medical, and factory automation industries.…
You rely on your barcode scanners for precise supply chain management, accurate inventory tracking, and delivery of uninterrupted customer service. And to do all this, these vision systems need to do their job quickly and accurately. If your workers have to spot the barcodes more than once or get just the right position to hit…
Check out this new blog post on Microscan’s web site. It chats about inspection and verification for barcodes/labels, including the pros and cons of off-line and in-line inspections. Struggling to decide how to set up your label verification system accurately, or just interested in learning about drawbacks of various set-ups? Read the blog here: Is…
When you run your own retail, logistical or manufacturing business, barcodes are a crucial element which your business hinges on. At the heart of it, barcodes allow your business to efficiently keep track of your various products. However, they do more than that. A barcode contains a product number, manufacturer name, phone number and more.…