HandiFox Partner Program recognizes HandiFox partners for their productivity, outstanding efforts and achievements throughout a given quarter. HandiFox has named Barcodes Inc. as their Q2 2016 Best Partner and have dedicate a blog post to our long-term partnership.

As a provider of barcode, mobile computing, and RFID solutions, we are always looking for efficient and effective solutions to integrate inventory capabilities for our customers. Serving all types of businesses, we often comes across customer’s needs to integrate with QuickBooks or other platforms to improve inventory capabilities. This is where our relationship with HandiFox has been essential.

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Barcode inventory management software is used to supervise the supply, storage and accessibility of items in order to ensure an adequate supply without excessive oversupply through the use of barcode automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technology.

Inventory systems consist of the following core components:

• Inventory Software – Software is the backbone of any system and will determine what features and options are available. When choosing inventory software you want to consider reporting detail and whether or not the software supports batch or real-time updates, as well as whether it needs to be integrated with an ERP system. Lastly, you want to determine whether a premise or cloud-based software is more ideal for your business.
• Mobile Computer – Inventory goods are located in different “bins” throughout a business. A mobile device allows you to have all the information you need to make decisions on when, where and how much to re-order.
• Barcode Printer – Inventory come in all shapes, sizes and quantities. Barcode printers are designed to print labels to meet every business size and print volume.
• Consumables – All inventory goods need a unique identifier on them to be properly tracked. Barcodes are the easiest and most cost effective option, while being capable of meeting environmental and regulatory requirements.

When evaluating barcode inventory management software, it is best to consider a cloud-based inventory management solution. Some of the benefits of cloud-based software include reduced capital expenditures, painless and cost-free software updates, lowered IT costs (i.e. no need to house multiple servers) and improved accessibility to the data through the Internet.

If you’re looking for a cloud-based barcode inventory management software that can fulfill all of your inventory requirements, look no further than BarcodesInc’s topShelf. TopShelf is an inventory, warehouse management, route accounting, asset tracking and online ordering application that caters to small up to enterprise-sized businesses. Our barcode inventory management software has the ability to integrate with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), Accounting systems (Sage, Quickbooks, etc.), CRM systems (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and eCommerce Systems (Channel Advisor, Shopify, Amazon).

To request a demo of topShelf or request more information on our barcode inventory management software, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

The latest version of RedBeam Asset Tracking, Inventory Tracking, and Check In/Check Out applications includes a database upgrade to SQL Express 2008 R2.  This enhancement provides the following benefits:

• Increased Memory – 10 GB of database memory versus 4 GB in the previous version.
• Support for Windows 8 / Windows Server 2012 – SQL Server 2008 R2 is fully supported on Windows 8/Windows Server 2012.

Backwards Compatibility – SQL Express 2008 was intentionally chosen over SQL Express 2012 because it allows us to continue to support customers running Windows XP.

For assistance choosing the right version of ReadBeam for your business needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

There comes a time when virtually any business will find itself outgrowing the functionality provided by Excel. While often useful for minor administrative purposes, spreadsheets are extremely limited in their options and have significant downsides when used for inventory management.

The Problem: Why Excel Is Not Ideal for Inventory Management

Inventory management is an area that is extremely important for cataloging and analyzing your data. You need the ability to run complex reports regarding past inventory needs in order to predict consumer buying patterns. Purchasing appropriate inventory amounts – the goal of all businesses large and small – keeps the probability of future write-offs or write-downs at a minimum. It’s very difficult to cull that information from data sets in Excel due to the way Excel gathers information. An inventory management program, however, makes this data analysis much easier.

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CipherLab, a leading innovator in Automated Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) for the retail, warehouse, and distribution industries announced that it’s newest Windows Mobile terminal, the CP30, is certified for implementation with the RedBeam Suite of software applications.

RedBeam, Inc. is a leading provider of barcode and data collection software designed to make fixed asset tracking, inventory control, and check in check out processes more efficient.

Hundreds of organizations in virtually every industry use RedBeam to track fixed assets, inventory, parts and supplies – anything with a barcode label. Clients in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, retail, military, government, education, and healthcare use RedBeam to reduce expenses and increase productivity. RedBeam’s fixed asset tracking, check in check out, and inventory control software products are powerful and ready-to-use right out of the box.

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IntelliTrack announced its bold move to support and add the Android Operating System (OS) into its mobile computing platform. Freed from the usual proprietary OS restrictions, Android OS can support applications that are simple, intuitive, and designed to meet the specific needs of the small to medium sized business served by IntelliTrack. Over the last 18 years, the company has served businesses well through proprietary OS and languages such as UPG, MS-DOS, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile and Windows CE. But, as soon as Android OS evolved into an enterprise product, IntelliTrack incorporated it into a state of the art computing client for its scanning and tracking inventory applications.

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Wasp CountIt leverages barcode technology to quickly and accurately verify inventory counts.

Wasp Barcode Technologies, a leading provider of small business productivity solutions, announced the launch of Wasp CountIt, new inventory counting software for QuickBooks. Used in conjunction with any Wasp mobile computer, CountIt is a convenient and efficient tool for SMBs to eliminate the inefficiencies of a paper-based inventory system.

Wasp CountIt uses barcode technology to expedite the inventory counting process while also increasing accuracy. The software then automatically syncs with QuickBooks or Microsoft Excel and sends existing data to any Wasp mobile computer. The Wasp mobile computer is used to quickly scan barcodes to count inventory items. Once the inventory is counted, CountIt transfers the new inventory data back to a PC, updating the existing inventory file and creating a variation report if needed. The CountIt solution can be used with physical counts, cycle counts and monthly or year-end inventory counts.

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IntelliTrack announces the release StratusInventory, its first web based application within its new line of STRATUS products.

IntelliTrack, Inc. recently announced its new STRATUS line of web-based software for all of its currently offered line of products. IntelliTrack software products are now all available in cloud format, giving users a new and improved way to access their data storage, readily retrieve and use their applications software, and easily obtain technology services and support – all through shared configurable resources. Wherever the Internet is available, many benefits await STRATUS products user including:

• Quick and easy to deploy – no waiting for physical software product or losing valuable installation time
• Easier data access in real-time or batch data collection, in-house or off-site at other locations
• Immediate tech support access
• Quick and easy access to STRATUS product enhancements and updates
• Data storage all in the cloud, saving in-house computer server space
• Reduction of user company IT department time
• User company saving money in multiple areas
• Increase in efficiency turns into an increase in productivity

StratusInventory is IntelliTrack’s new easy to use “next-generation” web-based inventory management software. Performing physical inventory counts typically requires extensive time collecting data on a hand-held mobile computer. After collection, the data must be downloaded to the company’s database and then consolidated for later analysis.

With IntelliTrack’s new StratusInventory, this new cloud inventory solution provides companies with a new extremely efficient way to reduce the necessary time and resources required for data collection and processing. Since StratusInventory is web-based, inventories may be taken at multiple in-house and off-site locations, using hand held mobile computers. Collected data is quickly sent over the Internet to the company’s central database where it is efficiently consolidated and ready for immediate analysis and reporting. Less wait time – more information – easily available at your fingertips. And once your data collection is complete, it is safely stored and easily accessible in the cloud, without using your valuable company server space.

Efficient and readily available tech support and trouble-shooting are standing by to assist you should the need arise with your StratusInventory.

IntelliTrack’s new StratusInventory is completely configurable to your company’s inventory data collection and storage needs. StratusInventory also supports customer/industry specific terminology.

Join millions of users now using cloud computing technology to save their companies time and money. Contact us now to discuss how IntelliTrack StratusInventory can suit your needs.

Version 8.1 of IntelliTrack Warehouse Management System (WMS) is available for WMS RF Standard, WMS RF Professional and ISRP applications.

IntelliTrack, a leading developer of barcode, RFID and wireless warehouse inventory software, announced today the release of WMS version 8.1 Warehouse Management Software. A significant improvement includes support for Microsoft Access 2010 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Version 8.1 also includes added portable device support for devices running Windows CE 6.5 and Windows Mobile 6.5.

“IntelliTrack is excited about the release of WMS version 8.1,” says Ron Pawlowski, COO of IntelliTrack. Pawlowski adds, “We added support for Access 2010 runtime and Windows Server 2008 R2 to stay current with the newest Microsoft Office 2010 release. IntelliTrack will continue working with the latest Microsoft technology and strive to meet our clients’ requests and requirements.”

IntelliTrack WMS (Warehouse Management System) includes applications for WMS RF Standard, WMS RF Professional and Inventory, Shipping, Receiving, Picking (ISRP). The release of v8.1 improves support for industry standard Microsoft technologies.

Inventory advice for small to medium businesses from Will Daniel, COO IntelliTrack.

I don’t know about you but I operate in a real time world. My home office is a virtual location over 3000 miles from IntelliTrack Headquarters. My phone is an IP (Internet Protocol) connection that allows instant global communication. My Blu-ray player and television are wirelessly connected to our home network hub. Forbid we should even discuss the communications capabilities of our cellular devices. In short, like me and you, more and more of us are living in a world of real-time access to information where the deterrent of human intervention has been removed. So why as our personal lives become ever more assisted and dependent upon instant access to information, do we continue to shortcut our business needs and processes with antiquated batch data collection programs and processes?

The old argument was “COST”. That is simply not true anymore. Wireless and wireless-enabled devices are a commodity. The price differential between a wireless portable data collector and a batch data collection device can be measured in less than a couple hundred dollars. Wireless access points and infrastructure particularly for smaller environments are similarly priced and ever more affordable.

Did you know that unlike our direct competition 90% of IntelliTrack DMS and WMS products are Real-Time enabled right Out-Of-the-Box (OOB)? We are the only company at our price point to offer you the choice between batch processing and wireless real time processing with the advanced feature set to support your small inventory management needs providing significant benefits over any similar Out-of-Box product.

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