What is RFID And How RFID Readers Actually Work?
Summary: This blog explores RFID technology, a powerful tool for supply chain businesses to enhance productivity and ROI. It explains what RFID is, how it works using tags, antennas, and readers, and its advantages over barcode technology, such as non-line-of-sight scanning. The blog highlights RFID’s automation, cost-saving benefits, and integration with WMS and ERP systems […]
How the Lowry Smart Portal is Your Gateway to Success
Summary: Lowry’s Print Management services are made up of the Smart Portal, which is a cloud-based platform that allows users to see in real-time what is going on with print devices, contracts, transactions, and inventory. The users can use the Smart Portal for accessing dashboards, e-catalogs, tech support, and order history using any device they […]
Understanding 802.11ac: Explanation and Benefits
Summary: This blog explores the IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, approved in 2013, highlighting its advancements over 802.11n. It covers new features like wider channel bonding, enhanced MIMO, and beamforming, offering faster speeds and scalability. Benefits include improved streaming, battery life, and BYOD support. Learn how 802.11ac enhances enterprise mobility with Lowry Solutions. Table of Contents […]
What’s Keeping You From Adopting RFID? Part 1
An RFID technology undertaking requires extensive background knowledge and careful planning. That’s part of the reason why many companies have been hesitant to adopt or even research an RFID system thus far. What they don’t know, though, is that the money and effort put into an RFID deployment will come back to them. When considering […]
Everything You Need To Know About the FDA UDI Rule
It is extremely important for businesses and professionals in the healthcare industry to be both educated about and prepared for the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule regarding unique device identifiers (UDI) for medical devices. The FDA is mandating compliance dates beginning September 24, 2014 — and when it comes to implementing a new […]
How to Approach Mobile Device Management
Summary: Mobile device management allows companies to have a say over, protect, and unify mobile and portable devices that are used in various areas of the business. Having an explicit MDM strategy helps to minimize misunderstandings, secure data, and increase efficiency. If the proper approach is used, organizations can maintain mobility in a secure manner […]
5 Fundamentals of Government Contracting & the Fiscal Process Critical to Your Pre-Proposal Process
As a “warranted” contractor officer and purchasing agent, it took me hours, weeks, days and months of training over a three year period to gain enough knowledge just to sign my name on contracts and spend your tax dollars. As contractors, vendors and suppliers, we are given at times a total of 30 days to […]
Government Spending Spree: “Christmas in September”
USA Today referred to it as “Christmas in September” for contractors and vendors that sell commodities and services to various government organizations throughout the year. As the 2014 Fiscal Year comes to an end, there is no reason to think otherwise. Unobligated dollars that were programmed at the beginning of the year go unspent for […]
Mounting Ruggedized Tablet Computers to Vehicles Leads to More Flexibility and Productivity
Summary: To enhance the mobility and flexibility of warehouse operations, businesses are looking at ruggedized tablets as a possible substitution for forklift-mounted computers. Tablets bring together durability, a large display, and compatibility with mobile device management and RFID technology. With the help of accessories, easy mounting, removal, and safety features are provided. Lowry Solutions is […]
How to Select a Warehouse Management System
Summary: The selection of a suitable warehouse management system (WMS) needn’t be a complicated process. The main consideration should be put on systems that are simple for workers to operate, grow along with the business, provide significant return on investment, and have reliable customer service. Early on, if the right questions are asked, it will […]