When it comes to deploying scanners across a single warehouse or even across multiple sites, giving your team the power to capture transactions relies on making sure the scanners have the power they need. Bad puns aside, there are a variety of options for charging your devices in the warehouse when not in use. Another post will review options for use on forklifts that require powered cradles; today we will…
Thermal Transfer vs. Direct Thermal A barcode printer is a valuable investment for any business that relies on data collection. For consistent quality and performance, choose a thermal barcode label printer, because it’s purpose-built—unlike ink jet or laser printers that simply can’t deliver the quality and durability. Thermal printers use one of two types of printing technology: direct thermal or thermal transfer.These thermal printer options are the first step in…
What you need to know before you buy Thermal printers are the best choice for printing barcode labels and tags. If you’ve invested in a direct thermal or thermal transfer printer to handle your barcode printing, then you should also invest the time in learning how to properly “feed” these machines. Selecting the correct printer supplies can be confusing, the Panatrack team is always here to assist. The right supplies…
Your warehouse uses label printers at many touch points—receiving and putaway, picking & shipping, inventory control, and regulatory compliance. We recommend you choose the printer to fit the task at hand; a common mistake is to make the device perform tasks it might not be designed to handle. The label printer used at the receiving dock may not be the same model used in the warehouse aisle. Shipping labels may…
Barcode scanners are critical tools in data collection. These handheld devices capture and transmit data with near-flawless accuracy, providing real-time visibility and efficiency that many businesses depend on. If you’re looking to add or upgrade your barcode scanners, you have choices in the scanning distance—standard range and long or extended range. The question we often hear at Panatrack is, “Do I need the long-range scanning or will standard suffice?” Barcode Scanners…
Get rugged on purpose: Mobile computing in the warehouse When you need specialized medical help, you go to a specialist, someone who is highly trained to understand the complexities of your condition. You wouldn’t count on a general practitioner to treat a heart condition. Using consumer-grade mobile devices in the warehouse is the same thing. You work in a tough environment. Lightweight smartphones will not last. In fact, they have…
Introducing New Asset Tag Options The new patent-pending QuickTab Dispenser is a brand-new product from our asset tag vendor that Panatrack is thrilled to be offering our customers. The MetalCraft Metal Barcode Nameplate has been a favorite of Panatrack users given their durability in a variety of environments. From firefighting equipment to servers these anodized aluminum tags have adorned Panatrack Customer assets for years. Using a pressure-sensitive adhesive and photo-imaged…
We've had several partners ask us to create a training program for their consulting and sales teams. We’re delighted to announce that we’re doing it! Soon! Please join us in Milwaukee for three days of technical and functional training starting April 26th, 2017. A sampling of key topics covered: Barcoding and scanning: best practices, limitations, labeling, standards, trends, and more. PanatrackerGP technical training: installation, troubleshooting, configuration and setup, etc. Administration…
Value added resellers and Microsoft are both steering new and existing customers to provision Microsoft Dynamics GP in the cloud. Many VARs have their own private cloud offerings, and Microsoft recently enhanced Dynamics GP to make it easier to get up and running in their Azure cloud. And for many organizations, moving away from on-premise solutions will be appealing. "A lot of people are looking to invest in new or existing instances of Dynamics…
A wise man once said that you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. And for Microsoft Dynamics® GP customers, independent software vendors (ISVs) and value added resellers (VARs), the wind seems to be blowing towards more instances of Dynamics GP being provisioned in the cloud rather than on-premise. What will this mean for us? What disruption and change will Dynamics GP in the cloud bring? Burning Question #1: How…