Many industries are experiencing supply chain challenges from the unprecedented events of the last year; and unfortunately, our industry is also experiencing extended lead times and cost increases.  The major industry suppliers are communicating extended lead times on electronic hardware, ribbons, and labels due to component and raw material shortages and increased demand.  In some instances, these lead time notices are three (3) to nine (9) months or longer.

We encourage you to reach out and develop a mitigation plan with our experts here at Barcodes, Inc. By forecasting your supply chain needs now, we can work to secure supply and lock-in pricing for your future needs to provide you a more predictable and reliable supply chain.  Many customers are creating stocking agreements with us and we urge you to evaluate this option.

Barcodes is committed to helping you mitigate cost increases and ensuring you the high quality services and products you need to operate.  Please contact us to identify specific supply chain options, the latest pricing, alternative sources, and actions that can offset extended lead times.

In a span of ten years, over 90%^[1] of medical facilities nationwide have switched from paper-based tracking to automated systems, yet patient identification problems continue to persist in the digitized era. Researchers at the ECRI Institute suggest that technology may be responsible for as much as 15%^[2] of patient misidentification errors occurring predominantly at the patient’s bedside. Several technical issues may be to blame, including:

• Poorly printed identification wristbands
• Complicated or “buggy” tracking software
• Lack of available devices
• Devices incapable of capturing data without line of sight

Explore the advantages of a high-performing patient identification solution in our video:

How Can Wristband Printing Help?

As leaders in efficient tracking, Barcodes Inc. combines the power of Zebra’s easy-to-deploy ZD510-HC wristband printer with adaptable identification software to eliminate any complications that might distract your staff from providing superior care. Enhance the patient experience while simplifying identification systems with:

• Faster wristband and label printing
• Easier media reloading that diminishes downtime
• Customized wristbands
• Long-lasting prints that preserve identification
• Scalable applications that adapts to patient influx 

Contact us today for a free demonstration and integrate labeling efficiency back into your patient identification system.

^[1] Landi, Heather. Survey: Nearly All U.S. Hospitals Use EHRs, CPOE Systems. Healthcare Innovation.  Sept 11, 2019.

^[2] White, Jess. Prevent patient identification errors. Healthcare Business & Technology. Sept 29, 2016.

Eliminating the constraints of complicated supply chain operations, direct store delivery (DSD) holds the capacity of enhancing your customer’s experience by increasing inventory availability. However, if done inadequately, your DSD system can drain profits while directing customers to shop elsewhere. To certify deliveries are completed within a timely fashion, your teams require a new level of reliable connectivity that focuses on:

• Preserving open communication channels amongst the whole supply chain
• Adapting to new challenging environments without losing functionality
• Expanding device availability to accommodate your workforce
• Meeting demands without straining budgets

As DSD operations continue to grow nationwide, Barcodes, Inc. enhances the components of a superior field service solution -reliability, connectivity, and speed.  

Implementing a new device is just the starting point

Maximizing operational efficiency for over a decade, Barcodes, Inc. knows well there is more to efficiency than just a device. That’s why we work closely with your team to integrate complete end-to-end solutions built with next generation technology such as Zebra’s TC75X touch-computers. In addition to a high-performing device, empower your field teams with:

• Tailored software that fits their workflow
• Flexible and fast cellular service
• TrueSupport
• Remote mobile device management
• Spare pool management and timely repairs to expand device availability

Learn more our Direct Store Shipping solution in our video below

Contact us today for a free demonstration and stay ahead of change with the leaders in seamless integration.

Coming in behind heart disease and cancer, medication administration errors stand as the third leading cause of death in the U.S., eventually leading to recurrent relabeling efforts and strict compliance guidelines. On the hospital floor, staff is encouraged to verify the Five Rights to prevent errors before they occur.

• Right Patient
• Right Drug
• Right Time
• Right Dose
• Right Form

However, with the large influx of patients and current hospital overcrowding issues, manual verification can be overwhelming, contributing to an average of 100,000^[1] medication administration errors reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) per year. With the correct technology and expertise, Barcodes Inc. equips your staff with medication administration solutions designed to overcome one of healthcare’s toughest challenges. See how we can help:

Protect the Five Rights to Protect Your Patients

Working alongside Zebra Technologies and your IT team, Barcodes Inc. maximizes visibility and data capture accuracy to accelerate verification without compromising patient safety. From carefully tailored data capture software to on-site deployment and support, choose a medication administration solution that safeguards care quality with:

• Intelligent mobility provided through Zebra’s CS4070-HC scanner
• Streamlined data sharing from the bedside to your workstation
• Hot-swappable battery power that outlast your longest shifts
• Managed device spare pool that maximizes productivity and availability
• Customized wristbands and labels that remain legible even in the toughest conditions
• Barcodes, Inc. TrueSupport to help support your Zebra devices

Contact us today to for a free assessment of your medication administration system.

^[1]  U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Working to Reduce Medication Errors. Aug 23, 2019.  

Studies suggest specimen collection can influence up to 70%^[1] of treatment plans and medical decisions. However, even the most accurate specimen will fail to do good if matched with the wrong patient. With over seven billion specimens collected per year, the average 1:300 error rate can be detrimental to both patient health and healthcare efficiency. To mitigate specimen collection error, healthcare specialists recommend tracking three common risks hiding in your hospital:

• Poor staff communication channels – Efficient care relies on committed collaboration between staff. Conducting on-site assessment and project management services, Barcodes, Inc. works with you to implement secured communication channels and specimen labeling that’s compliant with HIPAA standards.
• Complicated data collection software – Complex software can erase manual data entry but not its errors. Designing tailored software that fits your workflow, Barcodes, Inc simplifies data collection and sharing.
• Unclear specimen visibility – As specimens are re-labeled throughout the lab, Barcodes Inc. simplifies specimen processing with Zebra’s DS8100 healthcare-grade scanner to accelerate streamlined data capture, maximizing overall visibility. Learn more about it in our video below:

Why Zebra Scanners?

To reduce risk potential, our technicians strive to match your crucial operations with easy-to-use technologies. Ushering in adaptable efficiency, Zebra’s DS8100 healthcare scanners can help you enhance the patient experience with:

• Intelligent data capture that scans even the most problematic labels
• Disinfectant-ready housing that prevents germ spread
• Night-mode’s vibrational feedback for quiet data capture
• Wi-Fi friendly connectivity for uninterrupted Bluetooth networking
• ●      Barcodes, Inc. has a TrueSupport offering for Zebra scanners

Get a free demonstration today when you contact us to start enhancing your specimen collection system.

^[1] Rasanen, Mikko. Specimen Tracking Systems: Tracking Samples Helps Reduce Misdiagnosis. Leica Biosystems.

With so many advances in technology, it seems surprising that many warehouses and distribution centers nationwide still rely on paper-based systems. Slow and error-prone, manual data entry can give you a skewed perception of your inventory, resulting in missed deadlines, lost customers, and higher operational costs. On the flip side, modernized inventory systems boost productivity by integrating:

• Seamless data capture and sharing
• Real-time tracking
• Adaptable software that grows with your workforce
• Proactive repair and replacement services that preserve uptime

Working alongside leading manufacturers like Zebra Technologies, our mobility specialists are ready to help you elevate your inventory management solution with unprecedented visibility that enhances your competitive edge.

Maximized accuracy, productivity, and support – all in one solution.

When it comes to enhancing inventory visibility, Barcodes, Inc. works with your team to build a fully customized solution with durable devices, such as Zebra’s TC72 and TC77. 

See how Barcodes, Inc. unlocks the future of inventory management with Zebra’s most rugged touch-computer – the TC72/77.

Experience the ease of efficient inventory management when you contact us today for a free assessment of your current workflow.

How Have Pharmacies Been Impacted in the Age of Social Distancing?

The rise of the current health crisis has many pharmacies feeling the increased pressure to continue to operate while keeping their customers and employees safe. Furthermore, many pharmacies have limited their in-store traffic, closed stores altogether and restricted prescription pickup to drive-thru and curbside only. Pharmacies are delivering essential goods and services in an efficient manner. Whether it be in-store, drive-thru or curbside, pharmacies are looking to reduce the exchange of personal items such as insurance cards, ID cards, loyalty cards and digital coupons and the time customers spend waiting in line. Pharmacies are now accelerating their evaluation and deployment of dedicated secondary scanning devices.

How Can Barcodes, Inc. and Honeywell Deploy a Safe Pharmacy Solution?

Honeywell’s lineup of barcode scanners offer a safer alternative, while allowing for increased productivity. Their ability to accurately read 1D and 2D barcodes the first time eliminates wasted seconds from every transaction, while minimizing unnecessary contact, and allowing for

servicing of more customers. Honeywell’s barcode scanners are simple to integrate with existing IT infrastructure, shortening ramp up times and getting critical tech in place to meet today’s demand. Couple your hardware solution with Barcodes, Inc.’s TrueSupport to get the best service from a expert staff.

The Honeywell Xenon Extreme Performance (XP) 1952h is a reliable handheld healthcare barcode scanner with disinfectant-ready plastics that withstands the effects harsh cleaning agents while minimizing the spread of infectious diseases.

Meanwhile, the Honeywell Genesis 7580g hands-free presentation scanner is ideal for a retail point of sale counter environment where the customer can experience a contactless payment and mobile couponing experience.

Contact us today for a free assessment and see if your pharmacy is equipped to handle the age of social distancing to keep your customers and staff safe.

Barcodes, Inc. was recently included in My Tech Mag’s list of Top 20 Retail Tech Solution Providers of 2020, which recognized companies who offer creative solutions to retailers, helping them perform better, faster, and more efficiently. The Top 20 list was included in My Tech Mag’s April issue and featured an in-depth profile highlighting the strengths of each company.

The profile covering Barcodes, Inc. showed the company’s longevity and evolution within the AIDC industry, from their founding in 1994 to now providing over 70 product categories on the industry’s leading ecommerce website. President and CEO of Barcodes Group, Dan Nettesheim, said “Barcodes, Inc. has served tens of thousands of retail customers over the past 25+ years. Our solutions and services have evolved and will continue to evolve as our retail customers’ requirements change.”

Barcodes, Inc. provides barcodes scanners, receipt printers, payment terminals, touchscreens, and RFID equipment to retailers and is “equipped to deliver Android migration, AWS, warehouse management, point of sale, and other software and integration solutions,” My Tech Mag stated. Additionally, Barcodes, Inc. provides support services for pre-sale, deployment, and post-sale. A recent customer project included in the Top 20 article explained how Barcodes, Inc. worked with a leading adjustable air-supported sleep systems manufacturer to provide payment terminals, staging, kitting, and installation services for their 550 retail stores. BarcodesEdge, the professional services division of Barcodes, Inc. managed the implementation and now provides ongoing services for this client. My Tech Mag highlighted how the Design, Deploy, Support approach used by BarcodesEdge allows Barcodes, Inc. to provide more complete service to customers and will be a focus for the company as they continue to grow.

To read more check out the article on My Tech Mag

The Brother‘s Next Gen 4 inch mobile printer is here! The RuggedJet RJ-4230BL mobile label and receipt printer is raising industry standard with these key features.

Compact– Small and light enough for field workers to carry a whole shift

Rugged– Ultra rugged construction for a 6.88 ft drop protection

Powerful– Extraordinary speed of up to 5ips (inches per second)

Easy to use– Simple label/ receipt paper loading, pairing, and remote updates with free Mobile Deploy app

Smart Li-ion Battery– Leading battery life with real time battery status indicator

Connectivity– Able to pair up to devices with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

This small mobile printer is perfect for leading industries in public safety, field services, route accounting, warehouse, and transportation. Workers will be able to print 4 inch labels, tags, invoices, quotes, receipts, and more on the spot straight from your mobile device. The RuggedJet 4 mobile printers have the reliability that all your job needs, with optional accessories such as extra batteries, shoulder straps, belt clip, vehicle mount, in-vehicle DC adapter, and a 4 bay battery charger to keep your business running on the go!

Contact us to see how we can tailor a solution to make your mobile workforce more productive with the Brother’s RJ-4230BL mobile printer.

Watch the video below to see it in action!

The new and improve TSP100III series printer is the POS receipt printer that’s right for your shop. With WLAN, LAN, Bluetooth, or USB interface connection for an easy to use and ready to go installation. The TSP100III also known as TSP143 III model includes a special feature that allows printer communication and tablet charging, that removes clutter from any workspace. This new feature lets you use one wire for two jobs.

Here’s the breakdown:

• High-Speed Printing- prints fast receipt for quick checkout
• Easy Set up
• Drop in and Print with decurl function
• Lightning connection for charging and data transfer- declutter your workspace
• Guillotine Auto-cutter
• Star’s All Receipts app Allows users to print from web based applications and
  digitally store your reciepts

The TSP 143III is the faster, easier, and better POS printing solution, combined with its powerful futurePRNT software, users can enhance the looks of their printed receipts to add logos or coupons to build brand loyalty and much more!

Universal with most POS systems feel free to contact our professional team to learn more and find out which model and connection is right for your shop. If you already have the printer, shop the consumables that you need to keep your receipt printer up and running.

In addition to the new product we are promoting, in honor of fall Barcodes, Inc. will like to offer 10% off on you order through September 21,2018. Use code: FALL10*. Take advantage of the sale and shop now on our site!

*Enjoy 10% OFF on orders over $100 on Barcodesinc.com through Steptember21, 2018 at 11:59pm CST. Offer cannot be combined with other offers, promotions, or discounts. Online use only.