Business Solutions

QR Codes: A Way to Analyze Consumer Behavior  It’s quite the comeback story.  QR codes, short for quick response codes, were first utilized in the mid-90s by the automotive industry to track vehicles during their manufacturing process. Then in the early and mid-2000s, they made the leap to consumer advertising and marketing, which at the time gained them more popularity and public use. However, the transition to bridge the gap between the print and digital worlds was not as successful as planned. Problems with easy useability halted any further advancements, and QR codes took [...]

Shipping Solutions for eCommerce Platforms  If you are an online seller, you know that shipping is a crucial part of your business. How quickly and efficiently your packages get from your address to their final destination is a key element in any eCommerce market.  One way to help eradicate the stress of managing and shipping your online orders is through a shipping platform. These programs help streamline shipping and fulfillment for any size business no matter how unique their process is.  Think a shipping platform is the next step for your business? In this [...]

License Plating for Optimal Traceability  From the moment a shipment arrives in the receiving dock, it is imperative that the contents are identified and its location is followed throughout the warehouse process. Knowing what product you have and where it is at a moment’s notice is an assured way to maximize warehouse efficiency and management.  Here is where license plating comes in handy. This method of optimizing information eases the strain of warehouse hardships so manufacturers are able to track and access critical data with the simple scan of a barcode. Let’s take a [...]

Amazon FBA: How to Barcode & Label Your Products Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world. One feature they offer to users is FBA, which stands for Fulfillment by Amazon. FBA works like this: you send an item you want to sell to Amazon and Amazon stores your products in one of their warehouses, taking care of the packaging and shipping when a purchase is made. This service offers customers the chance to become retailers without the hassles associated with online selling, and with the added bonus of linking [...]

Making a Barcode: Your Inventory System Needs Barcodes are everywhere: in stores, warehouses, hospitals, on mail and packages. One single scan of a barcode can relay an endless amount of information. They help reduce human error, save time, and overall reduce unnecessary losses that inaccurate data end up costing a company. Choosing to use barcodes for your business is taking a step toward proper inventory management. This data collection system is essential for organizing any business, big or small, and offers a more efficient and cost-effective way to regulate products. In our previous article, [...]