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Data Capture & Barcoding

Mobile Computers, Barcode Scanners, Label Printers, and Rugged Tablet Technology

What is Data Capture & Barcoding

Data capture and barcoding technologies are methods used to collect and manage information efficiently. Data capture involves converting information into a digital format through methods like manual entry, OCR, RFID, and biometric scanning. Barcoding specifically uses visual, machine-readable representations of data, such as 1D or 2D barcodes, which are scanned to quickly capture and process information. These technologies improve accuracy, efficiency, and real-time tracking in various industries, including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics.

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Honeywell

We Make Barcode Scanning easy. Honeywell's highly-accurate and adaptable barcode readers offer superior barcode scanning performance and data capture.

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Zebra Technologies

Zebra's range of mobile computers, rugged tablets, and barcode scanners equip your workforce with the devices they need from handhelds and tablets to wearables and vehicle-mounted computers.

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Data Capture & Barcoding-Related Articles & Data

 
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[End-User Survey] 100 Field Service Employers on Mobility Devices: What Do They Use, How, and Why?

Wireless mobile devices have revolutionized how field workers communicate, access information, and capture data. Still,...
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[End-User Survey]: We Asked 100 Logistics Execs About Their Returns Processes and Technology - Here's What We Learned

The topic of reverse logistics, or, more specifically, returns management – keeps many executives up at night. An...
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Back to School: 8 Tech Issues Educators Face as a New Year Begins and How VARs Can Help

The beginning of a new school year is filled with mixed emotions and challenges for students, parents, teachers, and...
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45 Questions, 98 Experts: A Deep-Dive Look at Technology Usage in Warehouse Facilities

The supply chain has been under intense scrutiny for as long as humankind has exchanged goods. At some point, the...

Data Capture & Barcoding-Related Podcast Conversations

 

 

Deep-Dive Warehouse Tech Survey

Where do they typically encounter errors in daily practices? What kind of hardware is most used? Is RFID table stakes now? What technology issues do companies trust to in-house vs. outside IT firms? What emerging technology do they expect to invest in soon?

 

The Continuing Evolution of Warehousing

StayLinked CTO Justin Griffith discusses the struggle to get warehouses to adopt new technology, even during the pandemic. Has anything changed since then? How is AI impacting the conversation? What other emerging supply chain technologies is he watching? 

 

Food Safety & the Supply Chain

Food supply chain expert Jim Hilton joins us  to explain the opportunities for VARs. Why are we seeing more recalls? How does the direct-to-consumer market affect the supply chain? What is the FSMA 204 Final Rule, and how will technology help suppliers comply quickly?

Data Capture & Barcoding Product Categories:

There are a variety of product categories and use cases broadly covered by the terms data capture and barcoding, including:

  • 1d & 2D Barcode Scanning
  • RFID antennas, readers, and tags
  • Industrial printing
  • Mobile Computing
  • Mobile label printing

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