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How POS Receipts Build Sales And Loyalty
The coupon revival continues, and the source of those most often redeemed might surprise you.
According to the Annual Topline U.S. CPG Coupon Facts Report for Year-end 2010, released by NCH Marketing Services, Inc., marketers distributed 332 billion coupons for consumer packaged goods last year, marking the largest single year distribution of coupons ever recorded in the United States. Those coupons redeemed totaled $3.7 billion in savings for consumers. Fueled by frugal recession-weary shoppers, coupon usage has climbed from 63.6% in 2007 to 78.3% in 2010, according to NCH.
Most of those coupons distributed— a full 90% — came in the form of free-standing inserts, according to Inmar, the company that handles the bulk of coupon processing in the U.S. But retail marketers take note — that’s not where the leading growth in redeemed coupons lies.
Motorola Introduces Their Next Generation FX7500 UHF RFID Reader
Motorola has introduced its innovative FX7500 series of business-class UHF RFID fixed readers. Built from the ground up, our latest design includes a Motorola-designed RFID radio and Linux based network architecture that offers superior RFID performance with enhanced security, connectivity, and manageability features. The FX7500 reader enables enterprise customers to deploy cost-effective fully automated best-inclass EPC Gen2 RFID solutions.
The FX7500 is a symbol of Motorola’s innovative enterprise design, tailored to provide the best in RFID technology that adapts itself to the demands of dynamic application environments. Self-optimizing radio features automatically sense and optimize the reader operation enabling fast, reliable, and efficient reading of tags and delivering superior performance and throughput. The FX7500 RFID reader offers best-in-class read rates, exceptional sensitivity and superior noise rejection for reliable data capture even for the most demanding applications.
Microscan’s All-In-One Solutions for Inline or Offline Barcode Quality Verification
Microscan’s new barcode verification kits bundle complete tools for ensuring the readability and compliance of printed 1D/2D symbols or direct part marks. Engineered to meet ISO and AIM quality standards and designed with the ideal lens and lighting configurations, each kit includes a Vision HAWK smart camera, NERLITE Smart Series industrial lighting, and AutoVISION machine vision software in the most convenient, all-in-one packages for inline or offline verification.
- Three kits for common verification needs:
- Large Linear Verification Kit
- 1D/2D Label Verification Kit
- Dot Peen Verification Kit
- Verify to ISO 15415, ISO 15416, AIM DPM
- Includes compliant camera, lens, lighting, mounting hardware, and software
- Inline or offline verification
For more details on any of the verification kits or help finding the best Microscan solution for your needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
DS4800 – Motorola’s Newest 2D Imager Designed for Point of Sale
The Motorola DS4800 Series barcode scanner offers style without compromise by marrying impressive design and innovative technologies with enterprise reliability and functionality. The sophisticated arc design brings a new level of style to your POS, along with comprehensive high-performance data capture.
You get first time every time capture of 1D and 2D bar codes, whether they are high density, poorly printed, damaged, under shrinkwrap or displayed on the screen of a shopper’s mobile phone, as well as ID cards, checks and PDF417 bar codes on driver’s licenses for fast and easy completion of loyalty and credit card applications.
Seagull Scientific Named “Best Channel Vendor” for Sixth Year in a Row
The readers of Business Solutions magazine have honored Seagull Scientific for the sixth straight year as a “Best Channel Vendor” in the category of Labeling Software. With more than 2,500 readers voting, Seagull’s resellers cited Product Features and Product Reliability as our top two areas of strength.
“We are delighted that our channel partners have recognized Seagull in the Business Solutions survey for the sixth year in a row,” said Harold Boe, President of Seagull Scientific. “Our partners need to trust the technology they sell and the company that stands behind it. We are proud that so many companies rely on BarTender label software and Seagull’s top-quality service and support, and we have great plans for making 2014 the best year yet for our valued resellers.”
RFID Provides Significant Savings and Accuracy for Hospitals
Hospital administrators are finding that inexpensive and unobtrusive radio frequency identification tags are saving thousands of dollars while increasing quality of care and patient satisfaction.
At the brand-new, 58-bed Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance in Fort Worth, everything that moves is being tagged, including high-value assets, wristbands on patients and the badges of all staff members.
Over the last year, RFID has saved the Texas Health Alliance $65,000 per month just in rental fees, said Kathi Cox, a project coordinator at the hospital’s parent company Texas Health Resources.
The Saslong Classic Gardena-Gröden World Cup Ski Organizational Committee Chooses Datalogic for Access Control
Overview
The ski slopes of Val Gardena are among the longest in the world, using a state-of-the-art safety system with advanced technology. Thanks to this modern system, Val Gardena’s slopes are considered some of the fastest, most spectacular ski runs in the World Cup, making them a favorite of ski aficionados.
Every year during the winter season, the Val Gardena region of Italy hosts the Saslong Classic Garden-Gröden ski competition. Thousands of fans from all over the world gather in this region of Italy to cheer on the athletes that participate.
The Challenge
The Saslong Classic Gardena-Gröden Organizational Committee gave fans the opportunity to order tickets online and print them out at home this year for the first time, thanks to changes made to fiscal laws permitting internet ticket sales. However, an electronic access control system certified by CNR (the National Center of Research) or other recognized Institute and approved by the Agenzia delle Entrate (Italian Revenue Agency) had to be implemented. Since a ticket can be used for access to one or more areas of the event, it was fundamental that the access control system included a method for validating the ticket at each entrance. Juniper Extensible Solution, a system integrator from Cavalese, Trento, was awarded the job of creating an access control system that could fulfill all the conditions required by law and be innovative from a technological point of view, keeping in consideration the magnitude of the event and the environment in which it would take place.
DPM Software Update for the 70-Series & CK3X Computers
Intermec has released a software update providing Direct Part Marking (DPM) capability is now available for 70 Series and CK3X mobile computers that are configured with the EA30 scan engine and V1.50 system software.
What is DPM?
DPM puts a lifetime identification mark permanently into an item. The ID is typically a serial number or other information that uniquely identifies that item, paving the way for total lifecycle traceability. DPM with a Data Matrix or other barcode symbology makes it practical to identify almost anything, including small, hard-to-label items. DPM also makes it practical to instantly access essential information about the item throughout its life cycle and throughout the supply chain— even in challenging environments where traditional barcode systems won’t work.
Happy New Year!!
It’s hard to believe 2013 is already over! From all of us at Barcodes Inc we wish you a Happy New Year and look forward to supporting all of your Barcode, RFID, Point of Sale, and Mobility needs in in 2014!
Motorola Enterprise Wireless Access Points – Infographic
Wireless access has become such a common utility today that businesses and customers find it strange when basic Wi-Fi isn’t available or not capable of supporting many of the apps we use on a daily basis. With the constantly evolving wireless standards, choosing the right access point can be the difference between getting reliable and consistent service or a world of frustration.
Motorola is a leading manufacture of access points and its current product line provides the most current capabilities like 802.11AC, advanced security options, and designs for outdoor, warehouse, and even retail applications. This infographic is a quick overview of the various access points Motorola produces and their key features.
