Many companies are now realising the importance of tagging all the assets they own. Expensive items such as laptop computers, clothing, tools and other sensitive equipment can all be tagged with a unique tracking code so that it can be found at a moment’s notice. There are many benefits of using asset tags, some of […]
We are all familiar with that barcodes that appear on just about every item that we buy. But barcodes aren’t just confined to being used on goods or produce; they are also used in many other innovative ways. A banana plantation owner from Western Australia has just started to barcode her banana trees so that […]
Many company assets are required by law to be tested for electrical safety on a regular basis. For some portable equipment, such as computers or servers the frequency of these tests may only be set at once per year and the appliances might be relatively easy to find for the appliance tester. However, for other […]
Barcode labels allow for retailers to create an organised and regulated system for the products they sell, with things put into categories and stored on a central database. By having a barcode system which can only be understood by a specially designed device you can ensure that no mistakes are made. For instance, barcodes can […]
We have recently been looking at barcode labels and how they are often used to great effect in shops of all sizes. They can help with putting through any price changes to products as well as the reordering of items. Due to the accuracy of this technology this gives shop owners the confidence in their […]
With most companies having an online presence these days, you can expect their IT department to include some serious kit. Whether your business is large or small, keeping track of these expensive assets is an important requirement. If you are responsible for looking after the laptops, computers and other office equipment relating to IT, you […]
Food scientists in Australia have developed an app for Apple’s iPhone that they claim will help consumers find out nutritional information on packaged food products, simply by making use of the app’s barcode scanner. The scientific team, based at the University of Sydney, have come up with the ‘FoodSwitch’ application that utilises the camera on […]
The tagging of items in factories has become more common over the last few years as people try to save money where they can. And the best way that companies can track their assets is by using asset tags. If a factory uses stick-on asset labels on their portable items, the likelihood of them going […]
