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Labeling has long been one of the most time-consuming and error-prone parts of the supply chain. Traditional, on-premise labeling processes create constant friction for operations—slowing teams down and utilizing valuable IT team bandwidth. Without centralized control, companies struggle with inaccurate labels, compliance risks, manual data entry errors, and limited visibility into who printed what. The painful truth: traditional label management is a major barrier to efficiency, accuracy, and growth.

BarTender offers multiple deployment paths to solve these issues. BarTender Software delivers secure, enterprise-grade, always-on printing for organizations that want complete control over their labeling environment. BarTender Cloud, on the other hand, provides maximum flexibility, allowing teams to access the latest labeling capabilities from anywhere without adding IT infrastructure or resources. With this always-on solution, you gain the ability to design, manage, and print labels anywhere—without the need for constant IT support.  

Traditional Label Management: The Most Frustrating Pain Points

1. Small Changes Require Big Effort – label templates that live on local machines create bottlenecks for even the slightest change to data fields or product info. Commonly, every need involves an IT service ticket.
2. Version Chaos Across Sites – with no centralized version control, several templates may exist, leading to compliance issues or mislabeling.
3. No Single Source of Truth – when label data isn’t synced, manual entry introduces errors, inconsistencies, and duplicate efforts.
4. Low Scalability, High Cost of Maintenance – multi-site deployments are time consuming and often lack standardization. Servers, backups, security patches, and upgrades require constant upkeep.
5. Limited User Access and Control – only users physically on the network—or using VPN—can access templates. From a security lens, it is harder to enforce role-based access, and sensitive data stored locally increases risk.

BarTender: Value Benefits of Cloud-Based Labeling Software

Deploy Labels Faster—with Less Effort

Cloud-based labeling from BarTender centralizes and standardizes your entire labeling environment, allowing you to deploy accurate, compliant labels in minutes instead of days. With reduced reliance on IT, fewer labeling errors, and lower programming costs, teams can respond instantly to product changes, regulatory updates, or production scale-ups—accelerating time-to-market and simplifying rollouts across sites and suppliers.

Smarter, More Consistent Label Design

With BarTender Cloud’s intuitive design tools and intelligent templates, you’ll eliminate the need for specialized skills or custom coding. Labels auto-populate with the right data from connected sources, reducing the number of templates you need to manage while minimizing manual errors. A single, centralized library ensures every team and location uses the same approved design for improved quality, consistency, and operational throughput.

Print Anywhere, on Any Device

Cloud-based printing lets users print from any browser, workstation, or mobile device without installing drivers or configuring hardware. BarTender’s automatic printer discovery and support for thousands of printer models make it easy to print labels at the point of work—whether on a production line, warehouse floor, or retail environment.

Embedded Compliance and Full Transparency

When it comes to compliance standards, BarTender Cloud has you covered. Leverage built-in support for GS1, RFID, UDI, GHS, FDA, and other global standards to ensure your labels always meet regulatory requirements. Pre-built, compliant templates and automated data handling help eliminate errors and simplify complex programs like Transparency labeling for major retailers. Every printed label becomes part of a complete digital audit trail, enhancing authenticity, traceability, and accuracy across your supply chain.

Easy Automation and Seamless Integration

Cloud-based labeling by BarTender directly connect to your ERP, WMS, MES, or cloud databases with simple wizards and pre-built connectors—no custom development required. Automated triggers streamline repetitive tasks like updating fields, sending notifications, and initiating print jobs.

The Smarter Way to Manage Labeling

BarTender software is a trusted brand known for revolutionizing labeling workflows. Now, its cloud-based solution brings flexibility, speed and scale of deployment, and user control to unmatched levels. By removing the need for on-premises servers and custom coding, businesses can standardize labeling operations across every site, supplier, and partner—achieving consistent results, fewer errors, and a more agile supply chain.

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In warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers, efficiency directly impacts the bottom line. Here, mobility isn’t just a convenience, it’s a necessity.

Barcode printing remains a cornerstone of warehouse and production operations—but the way most facilities handle it hasn’t changed in decades. Traditional fixed workstations are an antiquated model riddled with inefficiencies. Workers spend valuable time traveling back and forth between their work areas and centralized printing stations, leading to significant productivity losses and chances for errors that compound throughout the day. Not to mention the bottlenecks created if multiple workers need to access the same fixed equipment—deadlines slip, and frustration builds.

Meanwhile, labor is scarce, accuracy expectations are rising, and operations leaders are being asked to do more with less. That’s where Newcastle Mobile Powered Carts come in.

The fastest path to productivity on your warehouse or production floor

By placing your industrial barcode printer on a powered mobile workstation, you bring labeling directly to the point of work. When workers can print labels, tags, and barcodes exactly where they’re needed—whether at a receiving dock, on a production line, or in a storage aisle—they maintain continuous workflow momentum. The result: fewer steps, faster throughput, higher accuracy, and measurable ROI—without adding headcount or changing your existing systems. Let’s review the top five benefits of mobilizing your industrial label printer on a Newcastle Mobile Powered Cart.

1. Powered Mobility for Effortless Movement

Static printing stations require workers to walk back and forth between tasks and printers—often logging miles each shift just to label pallets or products. With a Newcastle Mobile Powered Cart, they take the printer with them. Printing happens exactly where the work is happening, reducing walking by up to 50% and keeping your team focused on moving product, not moving their feet.

Why it matters:

• Free up thousands of labor hours each year
• Reduce fatigue and foot-traffic congestion
• Speed up workflows without altering existing systems

2. Improve Label Accuracy at the Source

When labels are printed away from the point of application, mistakes happen—wrong SKU, wrong pallet, or mislabeled shipments. With mobile printing, workers print and apply labels in real time, directly where verification occurs. This not only reduces human error but also strengthens data integrity across your WMS and ERP systems.

Key outcomes:

• Fewer labeling errors and compliance issues
• Better scan accuracy and data confidence
• Less rework, fewer returns, and smoother audits

3. Accelerate Core Warehouse Workflows

From receiving and put away to picking, packing, and shipping, mobile barcode printing helps every process move faster and more accurately. The Newcastle design allows businesses to configure carts with exactly the equipment and accessories needed for specific workflows, from label printers and scanners to computer terminals and supplies storage.

Immediate gains:

• Cut dock-to-stock times by up to 50%
• Increase picks per hour and order accuracy
• Improve on-time shipments and throughput

4. Boost Labor Efficiency—Without Adding Headcount

Doing more with the same workforce is one of the biggest challenges in today’s operations. Mobile workstations empower teams to accomplish more per shift without expanding payroll or adding overtime.

Why Newcastle helps you scale smarter:

• Lower labor cost per task
• Redeploy employees to higher-value work
• Avoid disruption and expense from installing new fixed stations

5. Deploy Fast and Scale Easily

Unlike major system overhauls, deploying mobile powered carts is simple, fast, and flexible. Newcastle carts arrive preassembled and ready to roll—literally. Just add your printer, connect your devices, and start printing at the point of work. As your operation grows, you can easily add carts by shift, department, or facility.

Built to deliver:

• Full-day onboard power for printers and peripherals
• Industrial durability for demanding environments
• Configurations to fit your existing tech stack

Mobile Powered Carts: Application Use by Industry

Warehousing and Distribution Centers: Mobile label printing enables workers to label shipments at receiving docks, print shipping labels while picking orders, and handle returns on the spot—eliminating constant trips to fixed stations and accelerating inventory accuracy.

Manufacturing and Assembly Operations: Production teams can print component labels, batch tracking tags, and quality control documentation directly at workstations, supporting lean manufacturing while ensuring compliance and preventing defective products from advancing through the line.

Retail and E-Commerce Fulfillment: Mobile carts allow staff to print shelf labels as they unpack shipments, generate pickup labels for click-and-collect orders, and process returns immediately—speeding up fulfillment and keeping inventory accurate without leaving the work area.

Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Operations: Medical facilities can print patient-specific labels at preparation points, generate required serialization documentation for regulatory compliance, and label specimens where they’re collected—improving patient safety and reducing identification errors.

Food and Beverage Production: Mobile printing enables date codes and lot numbers to be printed at packaging lines, allergen warnings to be generated at receiving, and HACCP documentation to be produced at critical control points—all while maintaining sanitation standards and reducing cold storage entry/exit cycles.

Unlock Faster, Smarter Labeling Now

The integration of industrial barcode label printers on Newcastle Mobile Powered Carts represents more than just an equipment upgrade—it’s a strategic investment in operational excellence. By eliminating inefficient workflows, reducing errors, improving worker satisfaction, and enabling rapid adaptation to changing demands, these solutions deliver measurable returns that impact the bottom line. Join leading warehouses, production facilities, and logistics providers by adopting mobile printing as a path towards continuous improvement.

Efficient supply chain management hinges significantly on how assets are labeled, marked, and tracked. From barcodes and compliance labels to RFID tags, a single inaccuracy can lead to costly delays, regulatory penalties, or even product recalls. Beyond errors, manual labeling is a drain on productivity, putting teams in the dark when it comes to operational insights and asset tracking.

High-performing organizations rely on automated, digitized labeling software like BarTender, a globally trusted solution for intelligent label design, printing, and compliance.

Why Should Businesses Automate Label Design & Printing?

With BarTender, businesses gain the intelligence and tools they need to move goods faster, more accurately, and with fewer compliance risks across every link in the supply chain. From manufacturing to retail and any industry in-between, BarTender’s capabilities streamline workflows, minimize risk, and future-proof your labeling operations. Let’s review the top features users love most:

Fast Deployment                                                                                                               
Implement the BarTender solution in hours—or even minutes—without weeks of costly custom development. Once installed, users enjoy an intuitive interface and reliable support to start working quickly. Thanks to a predictable cost structure, organizations can budget accurately and keep costs under control.

Flexibility
As your business grows, BarTender scales with you. Its adaptable platform easily integrates with existing systems and emerging technologies, allowing you to respond quickly to new labeling regulations or format changes without major IT overhauls.

Always-On Reliability
Protect your brand’s reputation and your customers with BarTender’s always-on solutions. From preventing labeling errors to avoiding downtime, BarTender ensures your users have reliable system access—critical for consumer safety and brand reputation.

Standardize and Centralize Your Labeling Workflow
Labeling consistency is the cornerstone of supply chain efficiency. BarTender empowers users of all skill levels to design accurate, compliant labels using easy-to-use design tools or pre-built templates for common applications. By centralizing label management, you gain full control over versioning, approvals, and access—ensuring every label meets company and regulatory standards.

Print Anywhere, Anytime, from Any Device
BarTender allows users to print at the source of work—whether that’s a production floor, a warehouse dock, or a retail store. With over 10,000 printer drivers, including support for leading printer brands, BarTender makes it simple to print from any browser or mobile device. The result: faster turnaround, fewer errors, and more flexibility.

Built-In Compliance for Every Industry
BarTender’s built-in compliance supports all major barcode and labeling standards, including GS1, RFID, UDI, GHS, and FDA requirements. This ensures your operations stay up to date with the latest industry mandates, helping you avoid disruptions, maintain visibility, and safeguard your supply chain’s integrity.

Convenient Integrations
BarTender integrates seamlessly with ERP, WMS, and MES systems—automating label population and reducing manual entry errors. Whether you’re connecting through APIs, database integrations, or custom scripts, BarTender adapts to your business logic and processes. The result is greater quality assurance, cost-efficiency, and productivity throughout your label lifecycle.

Implement Your Way
BarTender offers flexible deployment options tailored to your organization’s needs:

• BarTender Software – Achieve enterprise-wide printing that’s secure, reliable, and scalable. Ideal for organizations seeking full control over their labeling environment with advanced automation and integration capabilities.
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• BarTender Cloud – Access the latest labeling features without adding IT overhead. Ideal for distributed teams that need to design, manage, and print labels from anywhere.
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Why Businesses Across Industries Trust BarTender for Labeling, Marking, and Coding

Manufacturing – Track materials, parts, and finished goods throughout production. BarTender enables real-time visibility into assets and processes, driving greater control and operational efficiency.

Warehouse – Maintain accurate inventory counts, location data, and traceability from receiving to shipping. BarTender supports mobile workflows that help warehouse teams meet demand and improve fulfillment accuracy.

Transportation & Logistics – Simplify logistics documentation, including bills of lading and ASNs. With BarTender, your team can print compliant barcodes and RFID tags anywhere, ensuring real-time data sharing with partners and customers.

Retail – Enhance the retail experience from backroom to checkout. BarTender improves product labeling accuracy, supports omnichannel operations, and helps ensure every item is placed and priced correctly, creating a smoother customer experience.

Powering the Future of Labeling

As supply chains become more connected, digital labeling intelligence is essential to stay competitive. Scalable from a single site to global distribution networks, the BarTender solution accelerates throughput, enhances traceability, and improves operational accuracy—empowering organizations to move product faster, reduce risk, and gain end-to-end visibility across their supply chain. Gain total label automation to create, manage, and print compliance labels, barcode labels, and RFID tags.

Any business will agree that labels are not an afterthought—they are a critical component of branding, communication, and safety compliance. But when you rely on external vendors or slow, generic monochrome processes, you sacrifice speed and control. Imagine having the power to instantly produce high-quality, vivid color labels precisely when and where you need them.

From enhancing the shelf appeal of product and package labels to ensuring regulatory accuracy with pharmacy and compliance labels, the business benefits are immense: cut costs and waste while drastically reducing lead times. Read on to discover how an on-demand color label printer like the Epson ColorWorks C4000 delivers precision, flexibility, and reliability in one small footprint.

A Powerful and Compact On-Demand Label Solution

The ColorWorks C4000 is purpose-built to give businesses of any size the ability to print professional-quality color labels in-house and on-demand. Here is how the ColorWorks C4000 turns technology into operational excellence:

• Exceptional Quality: Produces crisp, photo-quality images, fine text, and barcodes with up to 1200 dpi resolution.
• Seamless Integration: Easily fits into existing workflows thanks to compatibility with ZPL II®, SAP®, major middleware, Windows®, Mac®, and Linux, minimizing disruption during setup.
• Maximize Uptime and Reliability: Engineered with technology that supports continuous use and prevents print defects.
• Compact and Robust Design: Small for workspace convenience, but big on toughness that resists dust and water for commercial use.
• Reduced Printing Costs: Offers a low cost of printing, comparable to existing thermal transfer printers.
• Enhanced Productivity: Get the job done quick – the ColorWorks C4000 warms up lightning-fast and prints up to four inches per second.
• Durable and Compliance-Ready Labels: Ultimate durability that meet BS-5609 certification for demanding applications, including GHS chemical labeling and immersion in seawater.
• Easy Operation and Maintenance: Don’t lose time on the basics – enjoy simple media and ink loading, easy-to-read operating screen, and Windows drivers.
• Flexible Connectivity: Includes optional Wi-Fi® connectivity and Software development kits (SDKs) and remote printer management tools make it easy for IT teams to deploy, monitor, and update printers, essential for managing large fleets over a network and supporting mobile printing.
  

Exceptional Image Quality and Versatility

The C4000 is available in Gloss and Matte printing capabilities, using durable pigment-based inks designed for different media types. The gloss black ink works best for glossy substrates and provides a wider color gamut, while the matte version offers rich, deep blacks and crisp detail on matte materials. Both inks deliver outstanding resistance to water and chemicals, making the C4000 a great fit for chemical labeling, shelf tags, wristbands, or packaging applications that require long-lasting durability.

Enterprise-Ready Reliability

For enterprise users, Epson’s remote management tools allow IT teams to manage large printer fleets from a single dashboard. Administrators can perform mass configurations, push firmware updates, generate usage reports, and set automatic alerts for maintenance or consumable levels.

Customizable Application Use

The Epson ColorWorks C4000 comes standard with an auto cutter, making it simple to produce labels of varying lengths without manual trimming. This flexibility supports a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:

• Shelf and retail labels
• Cosmetic and personal care labels
• Pharmacy labels
• Chemical and GHS-compliant labels
• Shipping and logistics labels
• Click-and-collect retail order labels
• Visitor and event badges

High Performance, Low Total Cost

Stacked with advanced capabilities, the ColorWorks C4000 offers a low total cost of ownership when compared to many thermal transfer printers. By producing labels on demand and eliminating preprinted stock, it reduces waste, shortens lead times, and empowers businesses to respond faster to market changes while maintaining full control over branding and design.

Capture the Potential Behind Every Label

At a time when cutting through the noise has never been harder, vivid color labels present a competitive advantage—an opportunity to ensure your product stands out—that directly impact sales, compliance, and loyalty. With the Epson ColorWorks C4000, businesses can print professional-grade, durable labels whenever they need them—without sacrificing quality, speed, or reliability. Always ready to produce stunning, high-resolution color output from anywhere, the C4000 is much more than a printer—it is a production-ready tool designed to help your business communicate through color and operate more efficiently.

Learn more about the Epson ColorWorks C4000 and explore its full capabilities here.

In hectic logistics and operations environments, every second counts. Whether managing assets, tracking shipments, or communicating between teams spread across multiple sites, efficiency and data accuracy reign supreme. It starts with connected mobility on the warehouse floor, with smart scanning devices digitizing time-consuming but essential tasks. Spoiler alert: not all data capture solutions are future-ready for unique customizations that leverage AI to keep your operations competitive.

Introducing the Linea Pro G S1 from IPCMobile, developed in partnership with Google Pixel for Business. This next-generation data capture solution is a cut above from the inside out. The LPG S1 keeps operations moving 24/7 with AI-driven intelligence, seamless connectivity, and rugged construction that can withstand tough environments.

Linea Pro G S1: Smart, Accurate Data Capture

Every logistics and operating ecosystem involves unique data capture application use. Progressive technology providers like Linea prioritize flexibility with value-added features:

• Trigger key workflows instantly with programmable buttons—scan barcodes, validate forms, or access system data in a single tap.
• Boost productivity with Google Tensor processing and advanced AI that recognizes images, objects, speech, and handwriting for faster, more accurate tasks.
• Automate verification—inspect camera frames, validate VINs or TINs, capture forms, and confirm IDs without switching between apps.
• Simplify field operations with integrated NFC technology to read payment, access, and loyalty cards or update assets via NFC tags on-site.
• Reduce manual errors and data entry time across warehouses, logistics hubs, and multi-site operations with intelligent automation.

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Use the LPG S1 to Streamline Inventory and Asset Management

Efficient processes are the key to smooth operations for logistics and warehousing teams. Here’s how the LPG S1 streamlines inventory and asset management:

• Enhance inventory management with AI-powered automation for counting, locating, and tracking items in real time.
• Instantly process replenishment orders and capture up-to-date stock levels for accurate inventory control.
• Update maintenance histories automatically through NFC-enabled tags for seamless asset management.
• Reduce paperwork and eliminate system discrepancies, freeing up valuable time for higher-priority tasks.
• Save resources by minimizing manual checks and errors, supporting more efficient and reliable operations.

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LPG S1 Push-to-Talk Turns on Real-Time Communication

Instant communication can make the difference between a smooth operation and a costly delay. Let’s review the LPG Slim communication features most valued by customers.

• Integrated Push-to-Talk (PTT) compatibility with leading carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon for instant team-wide communication.
• One-touch connectivity between drivers, field technicians, and warehouse coordinators—keeping everyone in sync.
• Real-time updates and rapid response, ensuring teams can act immediately to unforeseen situations.
• Live operational insights that empower leaders to make faster, more accurate decisions based on current data, not outdated reports.
• Productivity and coordination across dispersed teams, strengthening communication from the field to the command center.

The LPG S1 is Built for Rugged Reliability

Some environments pose more risks than others; the LPG S1 keeps working in the most taxing situations. These are the top features that allow the LPG S1 to always endure:

• Hot-swappable smart battery design supports continuous operation across multiple shifts with zero downtime.
• Built to withstand harsh conditions with MIL-STD-810G certification and an IP67 protection rating against drops, dust, water, and extreme temperatures.
• Ensures uninterrupted performance in demanding environments like transportation, warehousing, and field services.
• Delivers long-term reliability that reduces maintenance costs and minimizes workflow disruptions.
• Boosts overall productivity and equipment uptime, keeping teams fully operational in any condition.

Smarter Enterprise Mobility, Without the Complexity

IPCMobile brings over 31 years of mobility expertise to the table, helping organizations modernize without adding complexity or long-term commitments. With no contracts, licenses, or development work required, businesses can deploy the LPG S1 and IPCMobile’s AIWedge App right out of the box. The AIWedge App acts as a zero-cost data toolkit, allowing instant integration with your existing applications and workflows.

The Future of Data Capture Is Here

The Linea Pro G S1 offers the intelligence and adaptability of a smartphone, and the durability and precision of a purpose-built enterprise data capture and computing device. Where real-time data insights and nonstop performance meet, the Linea Pro G S1 by IPCMobile keeps operations moving, anywhere.

Even the toughest and smartest devices can use a helping hand, and that’s where the experts at Barcodes, Inc. come in. Contact our experts to learn how we can support your team through the entire device lifecycle – from planning and procurement, to device configuration and ongoing maintenance support.

As the demand for productivity beyond traditional office settings continues to rise, mobile computing has become essential for completing work in the field and on the go. However, many industries operate in challenging environments—such as construction sites, manufacturing plants, utility services, military and public safety, and automotive garages—where standard devices often fail to perform due to exposure to dust, water, vibrations, or extreme temperatures. In these conditions, the limitations of consumer-grade hardware hinder efficiency and reliability, increasing downtime and costs. Beyond durability, unique work environments require technology that is intelligent and adaptable, not only keeping work moving, but enhancing possibilities.

Getac has long been recognized for engineering fully rugged computing solutions purpose-built to not only withstand harsh conditions but to excel in them. Now, with the launch of the F120 fully rugged tablet and the V120 fully rugged laptop, Getac leads innovation with next-generation AI PCs that deliver cutting-edge performance enhanced with AI capabilities—truly redefining what’s possible in the field.

F120: The World’s First Fully Rugged Copilot+ Tablet

The Getac F120 marks a breakthrough as the world’s first fully rugged Copilot+ PC in tablet form. Powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V Series Processor and Intel® AI Boost, the F120 offers up to 48 TOPS of real-time AI acceleration. This makes it the ideal companion for field teams that need advanced analytics, automation, and instant insights directly at the point of work.

• Uninterrupted visibility anywhere – The 12.2-inch LumiBond display with 1,200 nits brightness ensures crystal-clear readability even in direct sunlight, eliminating screen glare issues in outdoor fieldwork.
• Seamless touch control – Smart Touch technology adapts automatically to gloved hands, stylus, or bare fingers, enabling uninterrupted use in dusty, wet, or unpredictable environments.
• Built for extreme durability – MIL-STD-810H and IP66 certifications protect against drops, shocks, vibrations, moisture, and temperature extremes, reducing downtime from equipment failures.
• Corrosion-resistant in coastal work – Optional salt fog resistance safeguards performance in marine, offshore, and coastal environments where standard devices degrade quickly.
• Always connected in the field – Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 4G LTE, 5G Sub-6, and integrated GPS deliver fast connectivity and precise location tracking, even in remote job sites.
• High-speed data and flexibility – Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports enable lightning-fast transfers and support multiple peripherals for seamless workflow integration.
• Extended operations without power interruptions – Hot-swappable batteries allow continuous use during long shifts, eliminating downtime for recharging.
• Enterprise-grade data security – TPM 2.0, Windows Hello biometric login, Intel® vPro® options, and add-ons such as RFID and fingerprint readers provide multiple layers of protection for sensitive information.

For industries like utilities, automotive, transportation, and logistics, the F120 is more than just a rugged device—it’s a fully capable AI-powered tool that accelerates diagnostics, enhances decision-making, and ensures productivity no matter the conditions.

V120: The Fully Rugged AI Laptop Built for Versatility

Building on years of customer feedback from its widely adopted V110 model, the Getac V120 Rugged AI Laptop introduces significant upgrades in a slim yet rugged form factor. Its convertible-hinge design offers the flexibility of both a laptop and a tablet, adapting seamlessly to the task at hand.

• AI-ready performance in the field – Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 200H Series processors with Intel® Arc™ GPUs, the V120 delivers advanced AI acceleration, superior graphics, and efficient multitasking for demanding applications.
• Seamless field productivity – Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports provide high-speed data transfer and versatile peripheral connectivity, while hot-swappable batteries keep operations running without interruption.
• Enhanced field documentation – A built-in 13MP rear camera enables sharp image and video capture, supporting inspections, reporting, and evidence collection directly from the laptop.
• Mission-ready durability – Certified to military-grade rugged standards, the V120 withstands drops, dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures, ensuring reliability in any environment.

With advanced connectivity, security features, and uncompromising performance, the V120 is tailored for public safety, military, utilities, and manufacturing professionals who need dependable computing power wherever they operate.

Real-World Impact

The possibilities with the F120 and V120 extend far beyond specifications. Defense professionals can use the F120 to transform vehicles into mobile command centers, thanks to its powerful data processing and AI capabilities. Automotive engineers can perform intricate diagnostics on the spot, reducing downtime. Public safety teams can leverage the V120 with Getac Voice to transcribe interviews in real-time, turning spoken words into signed digital reports instantly.

Both devices showcase how Getac is not just building rugged hardware but also pioneering intelligent tools that redefine productivity in the harshest environments.

Rugged Excellence Meets AI Innovation

With the F120 tablet and V120 laptop, Getac has set a new benchmark for rugged computing. By combining AI-driven performance, durable engineering, and versatile usability, these devices empower professionals to tackle their toughest challenges with confidence.

Whether you’re in the field, on the road, or in high-stakes industrial environments, Getac’s new rugged AI PCs deliver the endurance, intelligence, and adaptability needed to stay ahead.

Explore more about the Getac F120 and Getac V120 today.

Every day, millions of receipts are printed in stores and restaurants. Receipt printing may seem insignificant — just slips of paper moving from clerk to customer — but the cost is very significant. Receipt printing represents hundreds of millions of dollars in annual spend, mountains of paper waste, and hours of lost productivity.

For retailers and hospitality businesses looking to save money while also advancing sustainability initiatives, Epson offers high-performing receipt printers designed to use reduce paper usage. With its easy-to-use Paper Savings Estimator tool and patented Advanced Paper Savings technology, Epson is making it easier than ever for businesses to see just how much they could save by optimizing receipt printing.

Why You Should Assess How You Print Receipts

It’s easy to underestimate the true cost of printed receipts. In 2025 alone, U.S. businesses are projected to spend more than $540 million on receipt paper. Now factor in storage, logistics, and time spent replacing receipt rolls, and the expense becomes even greater. On a national scale, Americans use an estimated 620 million pounds of receipt paper every year — an enormous figure for something most customers discard within minutes of receiving it.

For businesses with hundreds or thousands of registers, this is more than a supply-line issue; it’s a direct hit to operating margins. But the good news is that nearly half of this paper use can be avoided with the right technology.

How Epson Cuts Receipt Waste Without Compromise

Condensing receipt information to save valuable paper space can create more problems than they solve — especially when they shrink logos to the point of being unreadable, compress text until it becomes illegible, or prevent barcodes from being scanned. Epson takes an innovative approach—it’s Advanced Paper Savings feature, available across Epson point-of-sale printers, trims receipts intelligently without affecting usability or brand clarity.

How Epson receipt printers reduce paper waste:

• Margin Optimization: Reduces empty space at the top and bottom of each receipt.
• White Line Reduction: Detects and removes unnecessary blank areas between sections.
• Line Spacing Control: Slightly condenses the spacing between lines of text while keeping everything legible.
• Typeface Adjustments: Uses subtle font size changes to take up less space without hurting readability.
• Barcode Height Reduction: Decreases barcode height while ensuring scanners still capture it accurately.

Epson printer technology can reduce paper usage by up to 49%, helping businesses save money and reduce waste — without compromising performance or presentation.¹

Free Paper-Saving Estimator Calculator

To help businesses quantify the opportunity, Epson has launched an online Paper Savings Estimator. This interactive tool allows retailers and hospitality operators to input information including average receipt length, printing volume (receipts per day), total number of printers used, and cost per roll. The estimator will calculate an estimated amount of paper and money that a business could save using Epson’s Advanced Paper Savings feature.

For example, a fleet of just 5,000 printers printing 100 standard 12-inch receipts per day could burn through over $1 million in receipt rolls and nearly 1 million rolls annually. Epson’s estimator helps visualize how quickly those costs add up — and how much businesses stand to recover by making receipts shorter and smarter.

Savings That Scale

Even at the store level, the math is meaningful. A single receipt printer can consume more than $200 worth of paper per year. Across a chain with thousands of printers, trimming receipt length could mean millions of dollars in savings annually. That’s before considering the reduced labor of swapping fewer rolls and the sustainability benefits of using less paper overall.

The Smart Choice for Modern Retail

One of Epson’s latest solutions, the OmniLink™ TM-m50II, showcases these features in a compact, modern design that’s easy to integrate into fast-paced retail or hospitality environments. Supporting multiple connectivity options, from USB and Serial to Ethernet and wireless, it delivers flexibility alongside Epson’s proven paper-saving tools.

By combining powerful hardware with intelligent software, Epson helps businesses do more than print receipts — it helps them reclaim budget, streamline operations, and meet their sustainability goals.

Final Takeaway

Receipts may seem like small details in the customer journey, but they represent a big opportunity for operational savings – see how in this infographic. With printers like the OmniLink™ TM-m50II engineered with Epson’s Advanced Paper Savings features and the new Paper Savings Estimator, businesses can see exactly how much they’re spending, how much they’re wasting, and how quickly they can turn receipts into a source of efficiency instead of cost.

¹Paper-saving feature up to 49% on the TM-T88VII model. Paper-savings percentage varies by model and printer settings. Full paper savings functions are available only for text-based receipts. For image-based receipts only the top and bottom white space reduction is available.

Warehouses today are fast-paced operational centers—moving goods, data, and processes at high speed. But as facilities expand, managing separate vendors, outdated systems, and unsupported devices often slows efficiency and creates unnecessary risk.

Where Gaps in Operations Hurt the Most

When critical technologies aren’t connected or supported, the ripple effects can impact every corner of the warehouse. As a Levata company, Barcodes, Inc. shares the guide, Total Warehouse Solutions: Transforming the Connected Warehouse, where we outline five common areas where gaps cause measurable setbacks:

• Wireless Connectivity: Weak WLAN coverage leads to downtime, scanning delays, and poor inventory accuracy.
• Technology Alignment: Disconnected systems and legacy IT raise costs and expose vulnerabilities.
• Mobile Devices: Unsupported or aging hardware frustrates workers, reduces throughput, and introduces errors.
• Labeling & RFID: Compliance failures result in rejected shipments, chargebacks, and lost visibility.
• Training & Support: Without proper onboarding and continuous tech support, downtime and mistakes multiply.

Building a Unified Technology Ecosystem

Rather than piecing together solutions from multiple providers, a total warehouse approach delivers an integrated environment across:

• Infrastructure & Networking: Wi-Fi, private 5G, structured cabling, servers, UPS, and smart storage.
• Data Capture & Mobility: Rugged tablets, handhelds, barcode scanners, powered carts, vehicle-mounts, wearables.
• RFID & Labeling: Fixed and handheld readers, dock door portals, conveyor tunnels, tags, and industrial printers.
• Automation & Handling: Vision systems, dimensioning and weighing stations, yard management solutions.
• Safety & Security: Cameras, kiosks, access control, and worker-assist exosuits.

Why Total Warehouse Solutions Matter

Disparate technologies create inefficiencies. A comprehensive warehouse platform brings:

• Simplified planning and rollout
• Seamless device and software integration
• Infrastructure built to scale
• A single point of contact for support
• Clear productivity and cost savings

The Value of a Full-Service Partnership

True optimization comes not just from equipment, but from services that support it across the lifecycle:

• Strategic IT Alignment to match technology with business transformation goals
• Managed Device Services for monitoring, maintenance, and secure operations
• Field Expertise from 600+ service professionals handling installations, repairs, and training
• Flexible Financing to balance operational needs with budget requirements

With Levata, you’re not just purchasing technology—you’re gaining a partner with deep warehousing expertise and the services to keep your operation future-ready.

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This article highlights insights from Levata’s Total Warehouse Solutions Guide. Discover how to unify your technology ecosystem and prepare your warehouse for tomorrow.

The holiday season is the most critical time of year for retailers and eCommerce businesses. Sales opportunities are high—but so are the challenges. From increased demand to labor shortages and supply chain factors, unprepared operations risk lost sales, frustrated customers, and costly inefficiencies.

This year, success will hinge on more than just stocking up and hiring temporary staff. Innovative technologies that mobilize your workers can make the difference between struggling to keep up and thriving through the busiest shopping period. Two game-changing solutions—mobile POS stations for the store and mobile powered carts for the warehouse—are helping forward-thinking businesses prepare now.

Transforming the Retail Floor with Mobile POS stations

Long checkout lines remain one of the biggest causes of lost sales and customer frustration during the holidays. Customers are quick to abandon purchases if the wait feels too long. Traditional fixed registers limit how quickly retailers can scale capacity and decrease congestion in checkout areas.

What’s an effective solution to solve retail checkout bottlenecks? The Newcastle CheckMate 1000 Mobile POS Station is a compact, flexible mobile retail checkout cart built for seasonal surges. The CheckMate 1000 allows retailers to optimize the checkout experience. Instead of being tied to static registers, managers can deploy mobile POS units where and when they’re needed most in stores.

• Line-busting power: Place units near entrances, fitting rooms, or popular sections to keep lines moving and reduce customer frustration.
• On-demand capacity: Add POS stations during peak shopping days, then reclaim the space afterward without costly buildouts.
• Never-quit swappable power: Each unit supports printers, cash drawers, tablets, card terminals, and more—running all day with hot-swappable batteries.
• Customizable branding: With plenty of space for logos and design elements, units reinforce brand identity while serving customers quickly.

The result: faster service, higher conversion rates, and less reliance on floor space expansion. For store operations leaders, the ROI is undeniable—prevent walkouts and maximize sales during the most critical weeks of the year!

Unlocking Warehouse Productivity with Mobile Powered Carts

Retail readiness doesn’t stop at the front of the store. Warehouses and distribution centers face their own challenges during the holiday surge: higher order volumes, tighter deadlines, and limited staffing. Every wasted step on the warehouse floor adds up to lost time, reduced productivity, and potential for errors.

Newcastle Mobile Powered Equipment Carts are transforming workflows in the warehouse. Mobile powered carts connect power, computing, and scanning—and put it on wheels to go where workers go—eliminating repeated trips to fixed stations.

• 2x worker productivity: Each associate can complete more tasks without additional headcount.
• 92% fewer errors: Workers can scan, print, and apply labels right at the dock, warehouse aisle, or storage location.
• Fast ROI: Many companies achieve payback in as little as 6–10 months.
• Ergonomic, worker-friendly design: Adjustable height and mobile work surfaces reduce fatigue while improving accuracy.
• Real-time visibility: Integrated tech ensures instant updates to inventory systems and more reliable order fulfillment.

For warehouses already feeling the strain of labor shortages, these carts deliver efficiency gains that would otherwise require hiring and training more staff—a difficult achievement in today’s tight labor market.

More Tips to Strengthen Holiday Operations

While new technology is a powerful advantage, businesses still need to prepare for the holiday retail season holistically. A few key strategies include:

• Forecast smarter: Use predictive analytics to anticipate demand based on more than just last year’s numbers. Consumer behavior is shifting rapidly.
• Staff strategically: Begin planning for seasonal hires now, even if you don’t bring them on until closer to the holidays.
• Diversify carrier partners: Don’t rely on a single provider; logistics bottlenecks can derail delivery promises.
• Communicate openly with customers: Set expectations around shipping cutoffs and share how you’re preparing for the holiday rush.

Ready Now, Prepared for Later

The holiday rush will always bring challenges—but retailers and eCommerce businesses now have better tools to stay ahead. By embracing flexible mobile POS stations on the retail floor and powered carts in the warehouse, businesses can reduce friction, increase throughput, and turn seasonal chaos into sustained growth.

Businesses that invest early will not only be ready for this year’s holiday surge—they’ll also be building more resilient, efficient operations for the long term.

Contact us to start getting prepared now with powered mobile carts and other technology solutions that will elevate your retail and warehousing operations.

Within your organization, each team, department, or location has its own technology needs to get work done—ranging from laptops and mobile devices to accessories and specialized tools. Without a structured protocol, IT device purchasing can quickly go askew, with employees shopping across different vendors, guessing at product specs, or waiting on lengthy approvals. The result? Delays, overspending, compliance risks, frustrating confusion, and wasted time.

That’s why many companies turn to a centralized procurement solution. By using a dedicated e-procurement solution, businesses gain clarity, speed, and consistency in how they equip their workforce. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about IT device purchasing.

1. What’s the downside of decentralized or ad hoc purchasing?

When there’s no centralized system in place, companies often run into:

• Different departments deploying incompatible technology
• Higher costs from missed bulk discounts or non-negotiated pricing
• Gaps in compliance tracking and financial oversight
• Time wasted hunting for approved products or processing manual orders
• Reduced visibility into spending across the organization

In short, unregulated purchasing makes it harder to control costs and maintain a standardized IT environment.

2. What advantages does centralized purchasing provide?

Centralized procurement introduces structure, reduces risk, and makes ordering easier for employees. Benefits include:

• Consistency & Control – Everyone buys from approved catalogs with products that meet company standards.
• Time Savings – Reordering approved items is quick and straightforward.
• System Integration – Links directly into procurement systems like Coupa or Ariba for clear financial visibility.
• Lower Costs – Take advantage of negotiated rates and avoid rogue purchases.

3. What exactly is a Punchout portal?

A Punchout portal is the bridge between your company’s internal procurement platform (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba) and a vendor’s online store. Employees browse products on the vendor’s site, but all selections, pricing, and approvals remain governed by your central system.

4. How does Barcodes Inc.’s Punchout solution support businesses?

Barcodes Inc.’s Punchout solution is designed to simplify procurement while maintaining compliance. It delivers:

• A tailored “My Products” catalog with negotiated pricing
• Direct integration into your existing procurement or ERP system
• Access to multiple vendors through a single, centralized platform
• Automated compliance checks and purchase tracking behind the scenes

5. What benefits do Punchout portals deliver to procurement teams and employees?

For Procurement Teams:

• Consistent supplier usage and product standardization
• Clearer budget oversight and spend reporting
• Easier compliance and audit preparation

For Employees:

• A simple, online shopping-like experience
• No need to memorize vendor lists or product codes
• Faster, more accurate orders with fewer delays

6. Are Punchout solutions flexible to unique company needs?

Yes. Barcodes, Inc. builds customer-specific catalogs that reflect your approved products, pricing, and preferred vendors. This ensures control for IT and procurement, while keeping ordering intuitive for employees.

7. What procurement platforms does Levata integrate with?

Levata’s solution connects seamlessly with popular systems, including:

• Coupa
• SAP Ariba
• Jaggaer
• Other ERP-compatible platforms

8. How can an organization get started?

Engaging with Levata is simple. Our team works with you to design a Punchout portal that aligns with your goals, existing systems, and compliance requirements.

Beyond Purchasing: Technology Lifecycle Management with TrueView

While Punchout simplifies procurement, our TrueView portal goes a step further. TrueView centralizes the entire lifecycle of your technology—from ordering to deployment, support, and eventual refresh. It acts as a command center for IT leaders who want visibility and control without added complexity.

Highlights of TrueView:

• All-in-One Platform – Consolidate procurement, asset management, and support tasks.
• Lifecycle Tracking – Monitor usage, support tickets, warranties, upgrade opportunities, and end-of-life milestones.
• Reduced IT Workload – Automate repetitive tasks and service requests, freeing IT teams to focus on strategy.
• Integrated Procurement – Employees order from approved catalogs while IT retains oversight of warranties, configurations, and spend.

With TrueView, organizations don’t just simplify ordering—they gain a competitive edge in managing their IT environment efficiently and at scale.

>> See TrueView in action and discover how centralized procurement can transform your technology management.