Read on for highlights of the topics addressed in this webinar replay or go directly to Intro to Zebra Certified Independent Software Vendors (ISV) to watch the replay.

Xemelgo ISV

Xemelgo strongly believes that technology should complement your business processes. The company focuses on turnkey software as a service for low-cost sensors, like RFID, to optimize your operations. From raw materials to work-in-progress and on to finished goods, Xemelgo works with:

• • • Manufacturing
    • Distribution & Logistics
    • Retail

Smart Solutions

Xemelgo offers smart solutions using their software programs to provide real-time visibility for manufacturing, supply chains, and logistics operations. If your organization is missing a tool, there is a bottleneck, or if training is taking longer than usual, Xemelgo can help optimize the problem.

David discusses the four areas the company focuses on for optimization:

• • • Asset tracking
    • Inventory management
    • Work-in-Progress
    • Shipment tracking

Industries Served

Xemelgo focuses in on specific industries to better serve their customers. The company collaborates and co-creates software that is specific to each of the following businesses, creating positive business outcomes:

• • • Aerospace
    • Marine
    • Automotive
    • Industrial
    • Food
    • OEM
    • MRO
    • Medical
    • Electronics
    • Pharmaceutical

Webinar Wrap-Up

Zebra Certified ISVs and Imprint Enterprises have the tools, knowledge, and expertise to help you move forward with the optimization of your manufacturing, distribution & logistics, and retail operations. Bob and David complete the webinar by answering the following questions:

• • • How does your product work with Zebra differently than some of your competition?

    • What if a company wanted to do something unique that isn’t in your basic feature set? Do you customize and how does that work?

    • How does your system integrate with ERP and WMS?

    • Can you explain a little more about your user interface and deployment, and how easy it is to get accustomed to the reports and information your software provides?

    • How do Imprint and Zebra integrate to help customers solve some unique problems?

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From fast, simple solutions to a planning long-term sustainability, the specialists at Imprint Enterprises and Xemelgo can help you understand what you need to create custom software solutions for your business operations. Zebra Technologies is the global leader in providing top-quality solutions with Certified ISVs.

With 32 years of experience and product knowledge, Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra Technologies. Imprint is an industry-leading provider of barcode printers, scanners, verifiers, software, RFID, labeling, warehouse labeling systems, as well as repair and maintenance solutions.

Watch the webinar replay, Intro to Zebra Certified Independent Software Vendors (ISV). The experts are there to help you and your business. If you have questions, contact Imprint Enterprises today.

Read on for highlights of the topics addressed in this webinar replay or go directly to Intro to Zebra Certified Independent Software Vendors (ISV) to watch the replay.

Kutir Mobility ISV 

Kutir Mobility has been in operation for over 20 years with over 100 resources worldwide, focusing primarily on custom enterprise mobility ecosystem solutions since 2008. Kutir Mobility helps customers reimagine their legacy Windows Mobile or legacy Windows CE applications in the Android paradigm.

Kutir Mobility has a Zebra Professional Services Master Agreement, working on their behalf to create custom software programs. The company is intimately familiar with RFID, mobile computing, barcode scanning, Zebra MotionWorks, and more.

Application Portfolio

Over the years, Kutir Mobility has created some off-the-shelf software solutions that are customizable for specific customer problems. These programs are designed to work straight out of the box and are primarily cloud based. Most programs are subscription-based, except for ASSET360. All of the applications are designed so they can stand alone to work on their own or integrate with other applications for information flow.

Brad discusses some of the software solutions they offer, expanding on two specific applications:

• • • ASSET360
    • TechDispatch
    • PROOFofDelivery
    • INVENTORY360
    • MONIT360

ASSET360

INVENTORY360

INVENTORY360 is a fully customizable warehouse management solution for simple and complex inventory solutions. INVENTORY360 is suitable for most businesses and is excellent for small to medium-sized businesses. The program provides the ability to quickly start adding barcode scanning to business processes, especially when moving from Excel into a more structured and automated method.

Brad provides examples of use cases such as:

• • • Combining with drone technology to track trailers in a yard
    • Inventory movement within a warehouse
    • Lot and serial number tracking
    • Capture photos
    • Catalog creation
    • And more

Webinar Wrap-Up

Zebra Certified ISVs and Imprint Enterprises have the tools, knowledge, and expertise to help you move forward with the future asset and inventory management. Bob and Brad complete the webinar by answering the following questions:

• • • How do people engage with your company? What is the best way for them to get in touch with you or work with you?
    • What are the different pricing models for the different options that you have? Is it cloud-based? Is there a desktop component?
    • How do you integrate with ERP WMS systems and what is the benefit of using your software?
    • How do Imprint and Zebra integrate to help customers solve some unique problems?

Watch the Webinar Replay

From fast, simple solutions to a planning long-term sustainability, the specialists at Imprint Enterprises and Kutir Mobility can help you understand what you need to create custom software solutions for your business operations. Zebra Technologies is the global leader in providing top-quality solutions with Certified ISVs.

With 32 years of experience and product knowledge, Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra Technologies. Imprint is an industry-leading provider of barcode printers, scanners, verifiers, software, RFID, labeling, warehouse labeling systems, as well as repair and maintenance solutions.

Watch the webinar replay, Intro to Zebra Certified Independent Software Vendors (ISV). The experts are there to help you and your business. If you have questions, contact Imprint Enterprises today.

Read on for highlights of the topics addressed by Greg in this webinar replay or go directly to Intro to Zebra Certified Independent Software Vendors (ISV) to watch the replay.

Vertical Systems ISV

Vertical Systems, Inc., has been in operation since 1982, focusing in on RFID solutions over the last 10 years. Greg mentions that his company offers many software implementations that can help with the following for RFID software solutions:

• • • Asset Tracking
    • Truck Inventory
    • RFID Mobile
    • Conveyor Automation
    • Inventory Movement

Tagging Compliance Needs

RFID mandates have grown in popularity among many large retailers. RFID can help businesses manage inventory accuracy, improve customer experiences, and manage loss prevention, among other benefits. Greg highlights some of the large retailers that have RFID mandates:

• • • Walmart
    • Dick’s Sporting Goods
    • Macy’s
    • And more

RAPID RFID Mobile

Businesses sending their products to large retailers need to be able to quickly verify RFID tags. RFID Mobile is an affordable option to ease RFID mandate requirements. The program runs on Zebra’s equipment and is used to quickly verify RFID tagged items on a screen. Greg highlights the key features of the RAPID RFID Mobile App:

• • • Read RFID tags
    • Parse GS1 compliant EPC into UPC and serial numbers
    • Assign tag reads to job, location, user, etc.
    • Export tag read data into CSV
    • Multiple reader types
    • Advanced find feature to location specific tag (Geiger)
    • Optionally send tag reads to hosted web applications
    • Status of reader connectivity
    • Find button to navigate the Find Tag Feature (optional)
    • And more

Webinar Wrap-Up

Zebra Certified ISV’s and Imprint Enterprises have the tools, knowledge, and expertise to help you move forward with the future of RFID mandates. Bob and Greg complete the webinar by answering the following questions:

• • • How does RAPID RFID Mobile integrate with WMS or ERP systems and any other kind of customization that would entail?
    • What Zebra products can this software integrate with?
    • What web-based tools do you offer? Does that help with things like having multiple units or using the fixed-mount readers? What are some of the advantages of that?
    • How do Imprint and Zebra integrate to help customers solve some unique problems?

Watch the Webinar Replay

From fast, simple solutions to a planning long-term sustainability, the specialists at Imprint Enterprises and Vertical Systems can help you understand what you need to become compliant with RFID mandates. Zebra Technologies is the global leader in providing top-quality products with Certified ISVs.

With 32 years of experience and product knowledge, Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra Technologies. Imprint is an industry-leading provider of barcode printers, scanners, verifiers, software, RFID, labeling, warehouse labeling systems, as well as repair and maintenance solutions.

Watch the webinar replay, Intro to Zebra Certified Independent Software Vendors (ISV). The experts are there to help you and your business. If you have questions, contact Imprint Enterprises today.

This first blog provides a basic foundation to understand the concepts and uses of ISV, and why it is important for your business to excel.

What is an ISV?

Zebra certified ISVs are organizations that develop software solutions that run in conjunction with one or more computer hardware devices, operating system (OS) platforms, and cloud platforms. The ISV’s work with Zebra and are not owned or controlled by Zebra. ISVs provide a software solution for operational challenges that can display real-time visibility of devices and scannable materials.

What is ISV for?

Bob Conti, President of Imprint Enterprises held a webinar with three Zebra Certified ISVs:

• • • Greg Heilman with Vertical Systems
    • Brad Mackenzie with Kutir Mobility
    • David Vásquez with Xemelgo

These ISVs provide software solutions to coordinate your Zebra hardware products, OS platforms, and scannable items for real-time visibility of your Zebra products, your scannable materials, shipments, inventory, processes, and more.

Many verticals can benefit from using Zebra certified ISVs, including:

• • • Manufacturing
    • Distribution
    • Retail
    • Automotive
    • Industrial
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Electronics
    • And more

Why You Need Zebra Certified ISV’s

Zebra’s Certified ISVs provide a customized system that is easy to use with your Zebra devices. Incorporating an ISV into your devices and OS system can help solve visibility problems and add customizations to your existing product line. This can, in turn, result in very successful deployments, ultimately offering better functionality and cost savings to your customers.

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Using Zebra’s ISVs is a simple solution to enhance the functionality of your Zebra products and OS platforms. Incorporating an ISV can provide many benefits that will keep you ahead of the competition. Stay tuned for the next blog in the series which focuses on the ISV Vertical Systems.

For more information, watch the webinar replay Intro to Zebra Certified Independent Software Vendors (ISV). The experts are there to help you understand the basics. If you have questions, you can always Contact Imprint Enterprises today.

AIAG Requirements

The AIAG created standard industries to improve efficiency and accuracy.  A single alphanumeric symbology, called Code 39, was established in 1984.  This symbology included information like part numbers, purchase order numbers, quantity, and other data identifiers.

The barcode labels are essential and can help to manage safety and warnings throughout the supply chain.  One wrong digit misprint can have a huge financial impact on everyone involved in the supply chain.

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Compliance Labeling

​With barcode label symbology having to comply with ANSI MH10.8.1, using a quality barcode label machine to monitor quality control for you can save you time and money.  How are you checking the quality of the barcode labels you print?  By verifying the first few prints, the middle of the prints, and the last few prints?  How many barcode labels are going unchecked?

Integrated Verification Technology

The Honeywell PX940 is an investment that takes the guess work out of barcode label specifications.

Don’t put your business relationship into jeopardy with bad barcode labels.  The PX940 will help you by providing the quality required by AIAG.  With automotive barcode labels needing to be 2D, there is a lot that could go wrong if not properly monitored.

The Honeywell PX940 monitors quality for you, applying ANSI & ISO standard grades to every label, voiding bad ones for you.  This can provide annual cost savings as high as $14,825.

Don’t risk your business relations and contracts.

Let the PX940 do the barcode label work for you.

Contact us today to talk about getting your PX940.

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Verification before shipping can save time, money, and ultimately your business relationships!

A barcode label tells the receiver just what it is that they are receiving.  If the barcode label cannot be read, why would the company accept it?  Would you accept a large shipment not knowing what is in it?

When a shipment is rejected because of defunct labels, the company rejecting the order will often demand the return of their money and tack on fees to that.  You can avoid all that, saving money and wasted manhours dealing with shipment returns over subpar barcode labels.

You need a barcode label machine that has an integrated verification technology to check and grade every label as it is being printed.  Yes, every label.  Finding a top-quality machine that can check every label means that you no longer have to individually verify the scannability of random labels.  Preferably a top of the line barcode label printing machine is a globally certified product and adheres to ISO and ANSI standards.

Avoid misreads and no-reads with compliance labeling, with precision printing up to +/-0.2 mm (0.0079 in).  Consider what it would do for your business and customer relations if you could even send a quality grading report to the customer, assuring them that every barcode label is readable to top standards upon leaving your facility.  What would it take to create happy customers with easy traceability that is above and beyond their industry standards?

LABEL QUALITY = MONEY

On average, there can be 6 incidents per month where customers cannot read the barcode labels on a shipment they received.  The customer will randomly select a label to read.  If the barcode label is bad, the customer can reject the entire shipment, causing you to possibly pay a chargeback and added fees.  With the potential of a chargeback being as much as $200,000, added fees may be up to $3,000 for one delivery.

How much is that affecting your profits?  How many man hours were spent getting that shipment out the door?  How much did it cost you to get the shipment to the customer?  Add to that how much it can cost to correct the problem at the customers end (if they even keep the shipment) and it could cost you the future of that business relationship.

If you are checking the barcode labels at the beginning, middle, and end of printing, you are basically rolling the dice and crossing your fingers.  A proper barcode labeling machine can deliver peace of mind by producing labels that are of top quality, saving you money in the long run.

INTEGRATED VERIFICATION TECHNOLOGY

When the barcode label machine has a touchscreen interface system installed on it, it becomes easier to use.  You can manage the machine individually or through intelligence software to manage more than one at a time, at the same time.  The printing technology can also help to reduce smearing of labels.  These technological advancements provide you with security in knowing that your barcode labels will be of top quality.

Globally Certified

A top-quality barcode labeling machine should be designed with top standards in mind.  It should be globally certified and adhere to ISO and ANSI barcode labeling standards.  You should also be able to modify the grading standard to make it stricter than ISO or ANSI.  This increases your quality of barcode labels.

CREATE HAPPY CUSTOMERS

Each of your clients may have different standards that they want you to adhere to.  Create happy customers and lasting relationships by understanding and easily conforming to their industry standards.  From your facility to theirs, top quality barcode labels allow your customers to easily read what something is and track items for possible recalls.

Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare / UDI

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requires a unique device identifier (UDI) on every label that is readable by man and machine, from manufacturing through distribution and on to patient use.  These labels help manage patient safety.

Automotive

The automotive industry typically uses 2D barcode technology for fast and accurate shipping.  These barcodes can also help manage parts to ease the stress of a recall by creating traceability.

THE HONEYWELL PX940 IS MORE THAN JUST A BARCODE LABEL PRINTER… IT IS AN INVESTMENT THAT PAYS DIVIDENDS FOR YEARS TO COME.

Ease your customers minds by sending them reports of the graded labels.Satisfy your customers while saving yourself money in the process.Happy customers mean a healthy revenue.

Let the PX940 do the barcode label work for you.

Contact us today to schedule a demo or to discuss your specific needs.