Motorola continues their line of rugged mobile computers with the new MC9200. 

The MC9200 is the next generation rugged gun-style mobile computer in the MC9000 Series, the industry leading gold standard for mobility in demanding environments. You get the same signature features that make up the foundation of every MC9000 Series mobile computer – rugged design, best-in-class bar code scanning and dependable operation – now with the power to run today’s highly-intuitive applications to help increase productivity and task accuracy in your warehouse, manufacturing plant, airport or military bases.

Added support for 802.11n, the fastest Wi-Fi connection available today, allows you to give your workers the best possible wireless voice and data experience. The MC9200 is built for your toughest environments, delivering reliable performance in spite of drops or exposure to subzero cold, extreme heat, dust and splashing liquids. You can mix and match six different types of scan engines and keypads to create the device that delivers the best performance on the types of bar codes in use in your facility – and the easiest data entry for your users.

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Mobile computers are continually evolving with greater capabilities, more rugged designs, and multiple forms of wireless communications. Choosing the best fit unit for your specific needs can be a challenge when faced with multiple models with sometimes up to several dozen configurations!

Lucky for us, Intermec makes the decision process easy with this convenient mobile computer reference guide. Organized by ruggedness, typical application uses, and technical specs like scanner type and wireless communication options, this guide clears some of the mystery behind all the model and part numbers. Whether you need a basic CS40 for light inventory tracking or a CK71 to help manage a warehouse, Intermec has a mobile computer to meet any needs.

For more assistance finding the right Intermec product for your needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

As an industry leader in barcode and RFID technologies, Intermec has been a trusted and reliable provider of Auto-ID Solutions for over 40 years. One field that has seen a increased adoption of these technologies is healthcare. With initiatives to go paperless and ensure more accurate care of patients, barcodes are the perfect technology to improve accuracy and efficiency.  Intermec offers a full product line of printers, scanners, and mobile computers designed to compliment every step of the patient process from check-in to the administration of medication.

For more information or help finding the right Intermec solution for your application, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Barcodes have become the default tool to use when tracking any kind of product or process due to how easy they are to implementation and the increased efficiency they provide. What once would have been done with paper and pencil, now a simple scan can do the same only faster and more accurately. With the help of scanners from Motorola, you can improve any process from asset management with an MC9190-G or simple attendance tracking with an LS2208.

This infographic is a great overview of some of the most common tracking applications and how barcode scanning makes things easier and more accurate.

For help finding the right scanner for your needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

RedBeam Asset Tracking software is one of the most comprehensive while still easy to use applications currently available for asset management. It has been a perfect solution for small to mid-sized applications but with the new Enterprise edition, in can now readily meet the comprehensive asset tracking needs of  large organizations as well. This enterprise version of the popular RedBeam Asset Tracking solution includes unlimited PC and mobile computer licenses for compatible mobile computer models.

The enterprise license parts are:

RB-MAT-ENTERPRISE – Asset Tracking – Moile Edition – Enterprise License

RB-MSC-ENTERPRISE – Annual Support for Mobile Edition – Enterprise License

For more information about RedBeam and how it can help improve your asset management, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Wavelink has recently developed custom clients for the Intermec CV41, CV61, CK3R and CK3X fixed mount and handheld mobile computers enabling their Terminal Emulation and mobile device management software (Avalanche) to leverage the full capabilities of these recently announced computers.

These custom clients are available for download immediately via ScanNGo bar codes. PDF files containing the necessary ScanNGo bar codes are available from the Sales Resource tabs for the  following products: CV41, CK70, CK71, CN70/e, CN50, CK3A/B, CK3X/R, and CS40. These bar codes will enable the respective computer to download the Wavelink app and initialize it in demo mode.

For any assistance obtaining the demos or if you are looking for the right Intermec  mobile device for your application, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

VDC Research, a leading Auto-ID and Barcode research firm, is hosting a webinar on February 26th on the benefits and impact of using barcodes within the ever expanding use of mobile to mobile communications. As more business move away from fixed to mobile computing solutions,  manufacturers of barcode scanning and printing solutions have the potential to be at the forefront of this ongoing M2M evolution.

The 45 minute webinar will cover:

• The measurable benefits of incorporating barcoding into enterprise operations as companies invest in resources to build out their M2M connectivity and communications platform in support of applications throughout the extended supply chain.
• The impact that the changing nature of barcodes is having on how enterprises connect and communicate with their customers via smart devices – both professional and consumer-grade.
• The role that barcodes play in triggering seamless communication across channels, networks and organizational boundaries.
• How barcoding with M2M helps companies leverage actionable business intelligence and analytics across diverse vertical markets and installation environments.
• Why M2M and IoT (Internet of Things) should be an integral part of barcode technology vendors’ strategic and operational objectives and how they can get there before it is too late.

You can find more details and register for the Feb 26th session here.

Mis-Picks Cost Businesses Nearly $390,000 Per Year According to Intermec Study

According to a study recently conducted by Intermec, distribution centers are losing an average of nearly $390,000 per year due to mis-picks. With a new year bringing renewed pressure to boost efficiencies and drive costs down, the demands for faultless distribution processes have never been higher. Achieving productivity and accuracy goals is fundamental to improving profit margins, which is why more than half (59%) of managers are now turning to ‘The Perfect Order’ metric to identify areas for improvement.

The study, which surveyed 250 supply chain and distribution managers across the US, UK, France and Germany, found the average mis-pick costs approximately $22, with more than half (52%) of companies reporting a pick rate of less than 97%. A further 19 percent do not even measure the costs of mis-picks in any form, suggesting that the accumulated losses to the supply chain may be even higher.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, companies that have recently conducted a workflow process review found picking (47%) a key area where cost savings could most easily be achieved. For those using ‘The Perfect Order’ metric, opportunities for increased savings were clear, with complete shipments (43%) seen as the most profitable to the bottom line.

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Motorola, a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers, has announced that it is expanding its enterprise mobile computing portfolio to include devices built on the Microsoft Windows Embedded 8 Handheld platform. This expansion brings Windows Phone 8 technologies to enterprise customers, providing an innovative addition to Motorola’s portfolio of devices built on the Windows Mobile and Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 platforms and enhancing Motorola’s future solutions.

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With all of the options available on mobile computers today it can be a real challenge choosing the right one for your application. Concerns like ruggedness, wireless communications, operating system, and scanner type are key to ensuring the unit you choose will perform well for you.

Luckily, we have a great buying guide to help make the process easier – Mobile Computer Buying Guide. This guide will cover the essentials so you can have a clear picture of the type of device and the features you need. Once you know what you need from the device choosing a suitable model is easy!

As with any product, if you have any questions or need any help feel free to contact us.