Webinar:

Re-Engineering Distribution Center Workflow with Voice Automation

Thursday, November 11th, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Presented By:

Raul Cepeda Jr. – Barcodes Group

Doug Brown – Honeywell

Kelley Wood – Honeywell

Distribution center operations are under constant pressure to adapt and excel in market dynamics never seen before. Constant labor shortages, increasing demand to add eCommerce delivery options, and massive inbound vendor volatility are a constant threat.

The answer is in process change and data collection technology that enables worker automation. Join Barcodes and Honeywell on this webinar where we dive into the issues and things you need to know before your start your DC transformation.

In the webinar, we cover the following topics and more:

• Why inefficient workflows such as poorly routed pick paths as so common in distribution centers
• How a voice automation site analysis can increase worker productivity, accuracy, and safety
• What the intuitive nature of voice technology does to impact employee onboarding and satisfaction

Contact us to schedule a personalized consultation to see how to incorporate voice automation with Honeywell in your DC.

First reported by WOKV.com, agents with the FBI and DHS raided the Florida warehouse of PAX Technology. The point of sale technology giant is linked to reports of possible cyberattacks on U.S. and E.U. organizations where the technology is used.

Along with ongoing global computer chip shortages, the timing of the investigation is particularly concerning for retailers and payment processing companies preparing for the holiday season.

FBI Raids PAX, Where POS Devices Are Potentially Compromised

KrebsOnSecurity offered further detail, saying they “heard from a trusted source that the FBI began investigating PAX after a major U.S. payment processor started asking questions about unusual network packets originating from the company’s payment terminals.”

The source revealed that the PAX terminals were being used both as a central location for malicious files (also known as malware “droppers”). This allows payment technology to act as a staging ground for large-scale cyberattacks focused on collecting information such as consumer credit card data.

“FBI and MI5 are conducting an intensive investigation into PAX,” the source said. “A major US payment processor began asking questions about network packets originating from PAX terminals and were not given any good answers.”

Major financial providers (including FIS Worldpay as reported by Bloomberg) have already begun pulling PAX terminals from their payment infrastructure.

FIS Worldpay confirmed that it no longer deploys PAX point-of-sale devices “because it did not receive satisfactory answers from PAX regarding its POS devices connecting to websites not listed in their supplied documentation.”

“While we have no evidence that data running through PAX POS devices has been compromised, we have been working directly with clients to replace those devices with other options at no cost to them and with as little disruption to their business as possible,” FIS Worldpay states. “The spokesperson said fewer than 5% of Worldpay clients currently use PAX point-of-sale devices.”

While specific details about the strange network activity that prompted federal investigators are unknown, the investigation remains active and ongoing.

It’s worth noting that POS terminals and the technology that supports them are often a primary target for malware and criminal attacks.

It is not uncommon for payment terminals to be compromised remotely by malicious software and made to collect and transmit stolen information. Notable point of sale breaches include Heartland Payment Systems (100 million payment cards affected in 2008) as well as the Target and Home Depot thefts of roughly another 100 million credit cards in 2014.

PAX Technology’s Official Response to Cyberattacks

The Shenzhen-based company is quoted in Reuters with the following statement:

“As far as the board is aware … there has neither been any reported cyberattack incidents nor cyber attack complaints, including any breach of security protocols, against PAX products and services anywhere in the world.”

PAX’s statement to the stock exchange in Hong Kong as well as a press release on the company’s blog provide further perspective. Trading of the company’s shares resumed on November 1 after a temporary halt.

At Barcodes, Inc., cybersecurity is our primary concern when we procure and deploy POS technology. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or if you’re interested in replacing your PAX technology.

Healthcare teams rely heavily on technology that is not only reliable but efficient. Zebra’s ZQ610/ZQ620 are premium mobile label and receipt printers designed to fit those needs.

These portable printers offer advanced technology and innovative designs that further drive productivity, including the instant wake-up feature to ensure the ZQ600 Series never sleeps on the job.

Rely on the rugged design to withstand the mobility needs of the healthcare industry. Take the stress off your IT department by providing your workers with easy-to-integrate, setup, and secure equipment thanks to Zebra’s Link-OS operating system and powerful Print DNA suite of applications, utilities, and developer tools. Wherever your workers need to go, the ZQ600 Series printers will be at their sides. 

The ZQ610/ZQ620 is the next evolution for mobile label and receipt printing required to meet the gold standard in healthcare facilities.

Zebra Technologies is committed to support a variety of healthcare operational needs. The ZQ610/ZQ620 printers are designed to meet rigorous industry standards by providing:

• Large color display 
• Superior battery management
• Fastest, most dependable wireless connections
• Improved specimen labeling accuracy and patient safety
• Medical grade housing withstands constant exposure to disinfectants
• Advanced technology and innovative design

Meet the healthcare printer that stands above the rest. [Download ZQ610-HC Spec Sheet]

Dependable and easy to use, Zebra delivers high-performance portable printers for healthcare facilities.

Contact us today to see how you can bring a new level of printing to your growing business.

Government workers in the field need more than just a rugged tablet. They need a tablet tailored for the vital work they perform while being secure enough to keep information confidential. Both the rugged ET80 and ET85 tablets from Zebra certainly deliver. 

As workers move from the field to a vehicle to inside a facility, these tablets can quickly transform into laptops or fully fixed or mobile workstations to best meet situational needs.

In addition, Value-add Zebra-only software tools take collaboration and productivity to the next level. And many feature options and accessories allow you to create the perfect tablet for every job element. 

Keep your critical operations running efficiently and securely with Zebra’s rugged tablets. Using advanced technology and security features, both the ET80 and ET85 tablets provide versatility, ease of use, and increased performance. 

Zebra Technologies is committed to support a variety of government business needs. The ET80/ET85 tablet drives productivity plus security with:

• Advanced wireless connectivity of WiFi 6E, 4G/5G and more
• 35% thinner and 20% lighter than comparable 2-in-1 competitors
• Transformation capabilities from tablet to laptop and back in seconds
• Windows Hello camera for facial recognition
• Ability to add the fingerprint reader, enabling easy two-factor authentication

Meet the tablet that’s not like the rest. [Download ET80 Tablet Infographic Sheet]

Versatile, secure, and easy to use, Zebra delivers high-performance mobile tablets capable of hitting the mark for government-specific needs.

Contact us today to see how you can bring a new level of mobility and security to your workforce.

Warehouse and distribution centers need to keep operations running efficiently. Their barcode label printing is one process that cannot be compromised. The Zebra ZT421 barcode label printer offers advanced technology that drives versatility, ease of use, and enhanced performance.

Use the ZT421 printer to address various industrial applications, such as manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and more. See printer status at a glance and manage settings quickly using the large 4.3″ color touch display. Built to be rugged and durable, the ZT421 can withstand any warehouse or distribution center environment. Use your printer throughout your facility with ease with field-installable connectivity, media handling, and RFID options. 

Easy to integrate, manage, and update, the ZT400 series from Zebra offers the versatility, reliability, and performance to meet your industrial printing needs — today and tomorrow.

Zebra Technologies is committed to support a variety of warehouse and distribution center needs. The ZT421 drives productivity in your operations by providing:

• Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
• 203 and 300 dpi print resolution options
• Print speeds per second up to 12″
• Serial, USB, Ethernet and Bluetooth Interface
• Printing for labels up to 6″
• Rugged metal case with 4.3″ color touch display

Meet the printer that’s designed for your warehouse.

[Download Zebra ZT421 Infographic Sheet]

Versatile and easy to use, Zebra delivers high performance barcode label printers for warehouse and distribution center needs.

Contact us today to see how you can bring a new level of printing to your growing business.

https://codecorp.com/products/cr7000-series

This past August, Code Corporation launched the disinfectant ready CR7010 battery backup case. Designed for the mobile healthcare workforce, the case doubles the battery life of iPhones and allows for full clinical sanitization protocols without causing device damage.

Now, the updated CR7020 protective case offers several improvements over the CR7010, notably its compatibility with the latest iPhone models and sizes.

Unlike most consumer-grade cases, the CR7000 series protective cases hold iPhones in a full enclosure for maximum protection. For most healthcare and other industry segments around the world such as retail and logistics, mobile scanning is extremely convenient, familiar for users, and helps improve patientcare and customer service alike.

Jana Buchanan, Senior Product Manager of Hardware for Code Corporation, had additional comments. ”We are excited about expanding our mobile device product line to include options for additional iPhone sizes.  This new product line allows us to support our customers with more options, more sizes, more flexibility.”

Mobile device barcode scanning delivers expanded efficiency for point-of-care, point-of-sale and logistics teams and extending the durability and longevity of a device helps cut costs and enhance productivity. Is there a downside to mobility?

Mobile devices can create unintended risks for patients, customers, and employees. Because mobile devices are handled by multiple employees to scan and manage sales and inventory, they also need to be able to withstand disinfection protocols and occasional drops. The CR7020 provides protection for these and other scenarios, keeping employees and devices safe.

The CR7020 case, like previous models, offers bi-directional data pass-through and an easily swappable, external battery power that more than doubles the life of an iPhone. Its flexible battery charging system includes multiple workspace preset options, which can be configured exactly how you need.

At a glance, the case indicates the battery’s charge status. In busy environments, the last thing you need is a team member guessing how much charge is left in a device. This, and many other features, make the CR7020 case a true standout for iPhone productivity.

CR7020 Protective Case Features

• Bi-directional data pass-through
• 5 or 10-bay battery chargers with configurations for any workspace
• BatteryTrak™ application provides real-time battery health, deployment dates, cycle counts, and serial numbers for individual case monitoring
• Hot-swappable 2,700 mAh external battery
• Dragontrail™ screen protector
• Secure and sealed, protects against damage as well as water and debris
• CodeShield® Level 3 PVC-Free disinfectant-ready plastics
• Compatible with iPhone 8 and iPhone SE (2020)
• Code Complete service and extended warranty plans
• Smart battery shows battery health with a visible fuel gauge
• With iPhone, withstands multiple drops of 4’ (1.2 meters) to concrete

For an in-depth look, the CR7020 spec sheet has even more information:

[Download the CR7020 Spec Sheet]

If your mobile workforce depends on iPhones, contact us today. We would love to discuss real-world healthcare and industrial applications and address both the need to stay charged as well as keep employees and customers safe.