No matter the operation’s size, every business strives for better profitability and customer retention. To do so, companies often track several key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and forecast business growth. While there are many viable KPIs to track, small and growing businesses are often encouraged to monitor the following indicators:

1. Order accuracy rates address how often orders are shipped with the correct products to the correct customer within the correct allotted time.
2. Inventory turnover rates can record the fluctuating demands for any particular product while assessing your ability to move goods down the supply chain.
3. Gross profit margins provide a clear picture of final profits after operational expenses such as labor, shipping, and the like are paid off.
4. Cash flow forecast assists small businesses in predicting the costs of high demand, so they can make adjustments accordingly before profits are hindered.
5. Funnel drop-off rates allow you to see how many potential customers abandon purchases to optimize business tactics.
6. Market share clearly depicts how your business compares to competitors by measuring company sales with total industry purchases.

To track multiple KPIs in real-time without costly errors, Barcodes, Inc. recommends simplified and scalable digitization

Track it all with Barcodes, Inc. Digitization Solutions – built with Zebra’s Scanners

Unlike paper-based systems, digitized warehouse management curbs the likelihood of manual data entry errors, misplaced files, missed sales, late deliveries, and bottlenecks. Zebra’s enterprise-ready scanners successfully transfer all your crucial data into the digital system of your choice, all for…

• Faster order throughout
• Increased order accuracy rates
• Sharable data with minimized workflow disruptions
• Easy configuration for faster deployment
• Faster onboarding thanks to their intuitive user-friendly build

At Barcodes, Inc., digitization doesn’t have to be complicated. Take a closer look into how we make optimized inventory management seamless, simple, and scalable with Zebra’s rugged scanners. Contact us for a free assessment.

When creating lean operations, manufacturing plants often struggle with managing, incoming materials for future orders, known as work-in-progress (WIP) inventory. If left unchecked, unidentified WIP inventory can increase operational costs by at least 20%^[1] while ultimately leading to:

• Increased labor and downtime costs
• Dwindling storage space
• Difficulty tracking assembled orders
• Missed opportunities as decision must be based on available space instead of demand

Better identification equals better visibility

To ascertain material identification for WIP inventory, Barcodes, Inc. recommends modernizing your labeling system. Industrial printers such as Zebra’s ZT610 ensure barcode legibility for both barcode labels and RFID tags, so your team can accurately identify materials as they move throughout the production floor.

By accelerating printing speeds, industrial printers empower teams to quickly tag incoming materials, securing proper storage in the correct location before materials leave the receiving dock. Furthermore, high-resolution barcodes facilitate more successful first-time scans, simplifying your inventory management process as materials move down the supply chain.

However, while industrial printers offer a good place to start enhancing operations, there are many more ways to continue eliminating inefficiency. As a Zebra Premier Business Partner, Barcodes, Inc. works closely alongside your team to design, deploy and support enterprise-grade hardware into your operations. Contact us today to see how you can pair printers like the ZT610 to scanners, mobile computers, and consumables to expand inventory visibility.   

^[1] Reduce Work-in-Process (WIP) Inventory and Costs. General Electric.

Almost half of manufacturers experience downtime as a consequence of faulty printers within their labeling system. One hour of downtime can drain as much as $100,000 in lost productivity alone without factoring in negative customer experiences and wasted employee labor. To uphold maximum operational efficiency, every part of your operation must prioritize visibility, adaptability, and security – including your printer.

Redefining efficiency from the inside out Zebra’s Print DNA brings a wide range of productivity, management, visibility, and development applications dedicated to delivering quality printing performance from run to run.

See how in our video:

Redefining Efficiency in 5 Intelligent Ways:

Powered by Link-OS, Zebra’s Print DNA takes your printing operations a step higher by redefining:

1. Asset visibility – Visibility tools provide crucial business intelligence to manage your printer fleet via the cloud anywhere at any time.
2. Operational security – PrintSecure protects your printers from unauthorized access, keeping your data and infrastructure protected.
3. Streamlined workflows – Tap-to-pair and multiple barcode scanning can help accelerate processing without hindering accuracy rates or device performance.
4. Power management – Applications such as PowerPrecision provide insight into battery performance while expanding power lifecycle to survive your longest shifts without interruptions
5. Remote management – Deploy changes and updates seamlessly across multiple locations through remote management tools, easing troubleshooting for continuous workforce productivity

See what makes your rugged Zebra label printers strong from the inside out in our infographic.

You already have a strong printer. Take it a step farther with printing software dedicated to seamless integration and maximized efficiency. Contact Barcodes, Inc. today to learn more.

As supply chains grow more dynamic, your business’ success depends on reliable connectivity and sustained visibility from production to point-of sale. Without the proper tools, poor visibility can drain your budget, resulting in:

• Misplaced and broken assets
• Smaller device spare pool
• Spoiled or devalued inventory
• Costly downtime and bottlenecks

If you’re already experiencing any of these, it may be time to strengthen your visibility solution with a new locationing system, such as Barcodes, Inc.’s Locationing Solutions.

Experience the Barcodes EDGE Difference

Built with tested expertise, Barcodes EDGE’s Locationing Solutions provide you with on-site surveys, in-depth procurement and development, device configurations, implementation and True Support. Seamlessly integrate next-generation visibility powered by Zebra’s real-time tracking hardware to gain actionable insight into your crucial assets and on-demand inventory. Pair continuous service with next-generation technology such as:

• Rugged RFID tags that fit your specific application requirements
• Long-range scanners
• High-precision readers that captures accurate location within 2ft
• Visibility software and applications that expand connectivity throughout the supply chain.

See how we’re redefining supply chain efficiency in our webinar

Contact us today to start creating your tailored locationing solution with Barcodes, Inc..

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.  

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.

Visibility in the supply chain is valuable data to a company. It allows company to be informed about their inventory from when it is stored or in transit in order to optimize time and allocate labor and staff.