Technology

Over the past few years, cloud computing has been a growing trend. Companies are storing large amounts of data “on-the-cloud.” This is because it is more efficient and convenient. How does the cloud work? The info is stored through a network of remote servers. As a result, the data becomes  accessible from anywhere an internet […]

Mobile supply chain apps are an emerging trend that we can’t deny. Their effects are numerous, and only going to grow in the next few years. “It’s estimated that there will be 200 billion smart devices in use by 2020, which means that these devices will outnumber people by a ratio of 26 to one.” […]

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and how it benefits omnichannel. This week, we will explore a real world application. Here’s the retail poster child for RFID: Macy’s. Macy’s is one of the top omnichannel retailers in the US. Founded in New York in 1958, they are now over 800 locations across […]

There has been a lot of talk about the Internet of Things (IoT) lately, and how it is going to greatly impact our lives in ways that we can’t even imagine. DHL and Cisco are predicting IoT to give supply chain and logistics operations a $1.9 trillion  boost over the next ten years. By 2020, […]

The original barcode was first invented in 1952 by a man named Joseph Woodland. Woodland created a symbol in the shape of a bull’s eye that a computer could interpret as a product number upon scanning. At the time, there was not enough technology to support the use on a wide scale, and the design was sidelined. […]

In our last post, we discussed the different features to consider when purchasing a barcode scanner. This post will look at the five main types of  scanners. We’ll go over the pros and cons of each, the  ideal work environment, and other notable aspects. Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, as this […]