Inventory Management Archives

Which Thermal Printer is Right For You?

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…

Leveraging Alternate Item Numbers in Dynamics GP

GP users preparing to select PanatrackerGP as their warehouse management system always have a similar question. “How can I use the barcodes already on my products?” A little-known feature called ‘Alternate Manufacturer Item Number’ within Dynamics GP unlocks these capabilities and streamlines the inventory management process. This feature is an excellent tool for distributors, contractors, or manufactures who receive inventory with a UPC or another supplier applied label. Distributors will…

Thermal Printer Supplies 101 – What Do I Need?

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…

How To Choose The Right Label Printer

May 21, 2019
Alex Rode
Hardware, Inventory Management, Mobile Sales

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…

Do You Need a Long-Range Barcode Scanner?

May 14, 2019
Alex Rode
DynamicsGP, General, Hardware, Inventory Management, Tips

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…

Purpose-built Warehouse Devices, Rugged and Built to Last

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…

Top 3 Reason Clients Upgrade to PanatrackerGP

February 18, 2019
Alex Rode
DynamicsGP, General, Inventory Management, News

It’s time to jump ship to a better solution! Panatrack has been the life raft for many companies looking to turn a shipwreck into smooth sailing with a better inventory control solution. Since 2004 Panatrack has been offering an inventory solution designed exclusively for Dynamics GP from hands-on experience. The PanatrackerGP solutions are designed to utilize and streamline your existing investment in Dynamics fully. We have compiled a list of…

Distributors Win with Batch Pick for GP!

PanatrackerGP for Distribution Management is one of the most popular solutions we implement. Any organization that sells and ships products to customers can enhance their operation through the use of barcoding and the elimination of paper-based tracking. With clients handling the distribution of items from shampoo to beer, and pastries to crickets, the spectrum of users is diverse; one thing they all have in common is the reliance on Panatrack…

BioPharma users require Lot Tracking

January 25, 2019
Alex Rode
DynamicsGP, General, Inventory Management

Panatrack has seen a significant expansion of companies in the biopharmaceutical industry embracing the Dynamics GP ecosystem. The most critical inventory necessity the team at Panatrack has witnessed is the advanced tracking and tractability requirements in this space. From federal regulations and internal audits to sales reporting, companies in the BioPharma industries need to know what they have in stock and what has been consumed or shipped out. Microsoft Dynamics…

Is it time to jump to a better Warehouse Solution?

November 27, 2018
Alex Rode
DynamicsGP, General, Inventory Management, Tips

As a leading solution provider to the Dynamics Channel, Panatrack is often approached by GP users in need of a new Warehouse Management System for their inventory control. The primary reasons customers want to make a switch are a lack of support, often resulting in a stalled or failed implementation, or the desire to maintain a single database. As the solution of choice for companies that need to remedy these…