Barcode systems, warehouse infrastructure, rugged devices, and WMS software. I've designed these systems from scratch and kept them running.
Paste or type a barcode value and find out what format it is — Code 128, Code 39, QR, DataMatrix, and more.
Annual full counts are disruptive and error-prone. Here is how cycle counting works, what accuracy targets to set, and how to start with a spreadsheet.
Step-by-step guide to configuring Honeywell barcode scanners using EZConfig for Mobility — interface modes, suffix keys, 2D codes, and saving configs.
A step-by-step guide to diagnosing barcode scanner failures — from dirty windows and symbology config to host interface mismatches and label quality.
A no-hype comparison of RFID and barcode technology for warehouses — covering real costs, read rates, and where each technology actually pays off.
Know when to use direct thermal vs thermal transfer labels in warehouses. Covers materials, adhesives, core sizes, and where to buy in quantity.
Learn how to calculate UPS load in watts vs VA, estimate runtime, choose pure vs simulated sine wave, and avoid common SMB sizing mistakes.
Practical guide to warehouse Wi-Fi AP placement — covering metal rack interference, roaming for RF guns, channel planning, 2.4 vs 5GHz, and PoE cabling.
What a WMS does, when spreadsheets stop cutting it, which SMB-realistic options exist, and the questions to ask before spending money on software.
What ZPL is, the essential commands you need to know, how to read a real template, and when to use Labelary vs ZebraDesigner.
Same 802.3 protocol, completely different hardware and protocols. What industrial Ethernet means and when standard gear falls short.
Static IPs vs DHCP reservations for networked barcode scanners — how to set them on Zebra and Honeywell devices and common routers.
Direct thermal vs thermal transfer, Rollo vs Dymo, Zebra ZD420 vs ZT411 — real picks for shipping and warehouse label printing.
Configure Zebra barcode scanners with 123Scan: ADF rules, prefix/suffix stripping, symbology filtering, and output customization for real warehouse workflows.
