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Using a Bagging Machine for Retail Fulfillment
A bagging machine or bagging system can save warehouse operations significant money by automating the packaging process. This can be especially important in e-commerce fulfillment for soft goods and other products with multiple dimensions. Bagging machines feature...
NFC vs RFID
RFID and NFC are both wireless communication technologies that use radio waves to transfer data. Currently used in a wide range of industries, and both technologies offer tangible solutions. However, there are some key differences between the two technologies. In this...
How to Build a Bin Tracker System With RFID
Keeping up with modern supply chains can be challenging for warehousing teams. But how can teams know their operations are organized and getting the most out of their equipment and assets? ​According to a recent survey, 30% of businesses plan to invest in trending...
Inventory Management in Logistics
For shippers and distributors, configuring how inventory can be stored and moved effectively is nothing short of essential. The efficacy of their supply chain depends on it - and therefore their entire business. Managing inventory when done at scale will eventually...
AIDC Technology Explained
Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technology is a powerful way to streamline processes. It can cut costs, increase efficiency, and improve accuracy. You may not realize it, but AIDC technology is used ubiquitously throughout virtually every supply chain...
Warehouse Receiving Techniques and Best Practices
For most supply chains, warehouse receiving is where distribution operations begin. Having a smooth receiving process is essential to the overall success of your fulfillment operations. It will ensure that you deliver your orders on time and in full. Yet many...
What Are RFID Stickers?
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags provide powerful innovations for organizations in all sorts of industries and niches. From retail to pharma, manufacturing, utilities, and beyond, RFID is a technology that can assist teams in maintaining and tracking goods,...
What is Cartonization?
Cartonization is a warehouse management system (WMS) feature that evaluates the size, shape and weight of every item to determine the best packaging option. It can speed up order delivery and increase profitability by reducing waste and packing inefficiencies....
5 Warehouse Mistakes to Avoid
The average size of a warehouse is more than 50,000 square feet (Source: wh1.com). Keeping a warehouse efficiently organized is more important than ever. Space is at a premium for many distribution centers, and for warehouse renters rates are likely going to increase...
Passive RFID Use Cases
RFID offers a wide range of solutions across numerous industries and environments. In some scenarios, being able to get a live look at an environment is advantageous whereas some operations only needs to review the latest status of items. There are two kinds of RFID...
How Labeling Car Parts Works in the Automotive Supply Chain
Labeling systems and barcode printing software are key tools for a car manufacturer's supply chain. They help to save time, reduce costs and improve accuracy as companies struggle to keep up with ever-increasing customer demand. A common type of barcode for labeling...
How RFID and AI Can Work Together
In the midst of the work-from-home movement, quiet-quitting movements, and an uncertain economy, businesses are looking to technologies that can help them improve efficiency and increase bottom-line growth. Technology that facilitates automation can help scale...
The Benefits of Mobile Barcode Printers
Mobile barcode printers have been growing in popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons. Chief among those reasons is their ability to go virtually anywhere within an organization's environment. But there's much more to these little printers than just their...
What is an Asset Label?
An asset label is simply a tag affixed to an asset to allow for quick and easy asset tracking. These tags contain important information about the asset and can include a barcode, serial number, or a product name. The barcode is then scanned to gain access to the...
Benefits of an RFID Retail Security System
RFID is typically deployed into an organization's operations when there is a need to track something. In retail, there is always a need to track inventory and ensure high-value items are secure. In recent years, retailers have taken to adding RFID in order to reduce...
What is a Tabletop Bagging Machine?
A tabletop bagging machine is a type of industrial equipment that uses a combination of sensors and other automated systems to package products and materials into bags. These machines are used in a variety of industries, including e-commerce businesses. They can be...
We’ve Added Support for Brother Mobile Printers
Here at CYBRA we are always developing new print drivers and adding support for an extensive range of printer types. In the past few months we've been hard at work adding support for a number of new Brother mobile, desktop, and industrial barcode printers. Brother...
RFID Dock Door Portal Technology Explained
RFID-enabled dock door portals help improve the productivity and throughput of manufacturers, distributors, and fulfillment teams. They’re designed to be durable, serviceable, and easy to implement. Integrated UHF RFID portals monitor items as they pass through dock...
What is a VAS Label?
In the world of shipping, a VAS (value added service) is any sort of service a shipper, fulfillment organization, or 3PL can offer their partners and customers. These may include any of the following: Shipment Tracking Same Day Delivery Product Assembly Pre-printed...
What is Manhattan Active Omni?
Today, supply chains need to be leaner and more efficient than ever. In order to respond to the needs of modern fulfillment demands Manhattan Associates developed Omni Active. Let's explore everything that Manhattan Omni Active has to offer. What is Manhattan Active...
Can RFID Track Location?
If you are looking into using RFID solutions like inventory management or equipment tracking you may be wondering - can RFID track location? RFID (radio frequency identification) technology can help organizations do so many amazing things. track the location of...