As an industry leader in bar coding for Dynamics GP we are asked daily regarding the ability to add bar-codes to reports like Purchase Orders, SOP Pick Lists, Packing Slips and more. While the PanatrackerGP application offers robust lookup and filtering options for many fields, it often speeds user’s entry to scan information from a paper list at the receiving dock or in the warehouse while picking. This can also…
Returning from the GPUG Summit in Phoenix, the Panatrack team sat down and took a few moments to discuss the feedback and questions we received in our session, on the expo floor, and throughout the week. This meeting provides an opportunity for our team to identify themes and trends in the Dynamics Channel. We would like to share with you our most popular tips for Item Tracking. As a leading…
We have added a couple of new transactions to our PanatrackerGP Inventory solution! The new BOM Review transaction for the GP Inventory Assembly offers the ability to review the BOM components for an Assembly item. Easily swap a component for another item not currently on the Bill of Material. The original component can be set to obsolete or can be deleted. The design quantity for the newly added component will be…
As we discussed in our previous blog post, the PanatrackerGP application makes receiving inventory on Purchase Orders an easy process. Hiccups happen; in addition to receiving more inventory than ordered, as covered in Handling Over Receipts; items may arrive damaged, they may not have been ordered, or the inventory may go through a QA Process. The PanatrackerGP Solution creates a record of the items being received in real-time including receiving…
One of the age-old problems faced at the loading dock of almost every warehouse is receiving an over-shipped Purchase Order. Many PanatrackerGP Customers began their conversations asking how we can help them handle Over Receipt situations at the loading dock. This is such a common occurrence for some businesses that PanatrackerGP has a dedicated setting allowing a company to define the ability of workers to deal with receiving more than…
Avoid These 4 Inventory Management Disasters Manufacturers and distributors are well versed in the trials and tribulations associated with inventory management. Strategic inventory management can protect profit margins and contribute to the bottom line. On the other hand, managing inventory can easily get out of control and lead to costly mistakes that impact both revenue and customer relationships. Avoid these four inventory management disasters and keep a firm grip on…
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…
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…
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…
