RFID and Barcode Blog
How Accurate is the Average Retailer’s Inventory?
Retail Inventory Accuracy Did you know the average retail store's inventory accuracy is about 65%? That's according to the Auburn University RIFD Lab. That sounds like a ridiculously low number, right? Most people would assume this number insinuates that 40% of a...
Is RFID Technology the Power Behind Amazon Go?
Is RFID the Power Behind Amazon Go? "Checkout lines. Who needs them?" Those prophetic words came from a memorable IBM commercial that you may have seen sometime in the early 2000's. The commercial envisioned a futuristic market where shoppers could simply walk in,...
3 Reasons to Add 2D Barcodes to Forms & Labels
Why You Should Add 2D Barcodes to Your Forms & Labels Barcodes are like snowflakes. They're pretty, they're unique, but it's probably not a good idea to get one tattooed anywhere on your body. But, you should definitely add 2D Barcodes to forms & labels for...
5 RFID Statistics Manufacturers Need to Know
Perhaps you've heard, RFID technology can improve your inventory accuracy to 99.99%. However, to reap the benefits of a strong, accurate supply chain, warehouse managers need to commit to RFID. They need to decide that RFID is fully worth the investment. Because...
Is Your Inventory an Asset or Liability?
Your inventory is likely your primary source of revenue, so logically, you’d consider it your greatest asset. But, at the same time, it can be your greatest expense. How much of your inventory is sitting on the shelf collecting dust? How much of your inventory winds...
US FDA Offers New “Considerations” on Labeling
Last Monday (January 25th) the US FDA released new labeling and design recommendations for medical device manufacturers. The impetus for these new recommendations is the rapid growth of interconnected medical devices that can be used for patient care in medical...
Creating an Omnichannel Selling Experience is Only Half the Battle
If you have a smartphone (of course you do) you know that just about every department store has an app that lets you make purchases and receive exclusive offers. Along with that, technological advances like Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, or PayPal have made it...
How to Add a Text Block to Your Format in MarkMagic
If you have a copy of MarkMagic Enterprise, adding a text block to your format just takes a few seconds!
Ready For RFID? 5 Signs Your Operation Needs RFID Integration
RFID is consistently touted as catchall solution for supply chain efficiency and inventory management for retailers and manufacturers. But, few businesses are fully aware of what RFID can do and how it can positively affect their business. RFID integration into a...
Why Having Too Much Inventory Will Cost You
Is your inventory an asset or a liability? Your inventory is likely your primary source of revenue, so logically, you'd consider it your greatest asset. But, at the same time, it can be your greatest expense. How much of your inventory is sitting on the shelf...
10 Omnichannel Retail Statistics You Can’t Avoid
Do you know where your customers are coming from? I'm sure you do. But, what might be harder to find out is where you are losing out on sales. In retail, the old saying goes "If it's not on the floor, they're not buying it". That's still true today. But, let's add a...
5 Surprising Statistics About America’s Supply Chain
5 Surprising Statistics About America’s Supply Chain How many sales do you think your company misses out on when certain items go out of stock? And, where are your potential customers looking for your products? These are the questions that will keep a...
30 Amazing Facts About RFID Technology
Did you know CYBRA got started just over 30 years ago? For much of the 90's and 2000's, CYBRA's bread and butter was barcode labeling and printing software (MarkMagic). Now, with the growth of the internet, smartphones, and their effects on so many industries, CYBRA...
4 Ways RFID Technology Can Work For Environmental Conservation
One of the most interesting things about RFID technology is that it can be applied to many industries to solve extremely complex problems. Its most natural applications are in warehouses and retail operations. But, RFID can serve a plethora of purposes…even in nature...
Active RFID Tags VS. Passive RFID Tags
If you are a novice to RFID technology, perhaps you've been a little confused over the differences between active and passive RFID tags. The difference is actually simple, but that difference makes the two kinds of tags very different when applying them to businesses...
How to Apply Fixes to MarkMagic
All versions of MarkMagic Download the appropriate update, unzip it on your pc, and put the files in the home/cybra directory on your system's IFS. Start MarkMagic (STRMRKMAG) and go to Utilities > Support > Apply Fix. How to apply fixes and updates Apply...
MarkMagic Version 6.5 Updates
i/OS V6R1MO and above only *Update for Version 6.5 Mod Level 081219 ONLY* MarkMagic Version 6.5 Mod Level 081219 Fixes: CYBRA has made imporatant updates to the HPPCL driver that resolve various issues related to graphics printing, espeically when using...
MarkMagic Version 6.1 Updates
OS/400 V5R4MO and earlier only *Update for Version 6.1 Mod Level 081219 ONLY* MarkMagic Version 6.1 Mod Level 080515 Fixes: CYBRA has made imporatant updates to the HPPCL driver that resolve various issues related to graphics printing, espeically when...
MarkMagic V3.X and V4.X Feature History
Version 4.0 Mar 2000 > Version 3.3 Oct 1999 > Version 3.2 Dec 1998 > Version 3.1 Dec 1997 > Version 3.0 Dec 1996 > Version 4.0 Mar 2000 Added JMagic WYSIWYG Label Design Interface Added ability to change user library in MarkMagic Added ability to copy a...
MarkMagic V1.X and V2.X
Version 2.5 Aug 1996 » Version 2.3 Jan 1996 » Version 2.2 May 1995 » Version 2.1 Oct 1994 » Version 2.0 Mar 1993 » Version 1.3 Jan 1992 » Version 1.2 Jan 1991 » Version 2.5 Aug 1996 Multilingual interface and character set support Enhanced connectivity support for...