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Ripening Produce Traceability

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:20:03 GMT

LoBue Citrus is a family-run grower and distributor of oranges accounting for approximately four to five percent of the California citrus industry. That equates to between four and five million boxes each year, with 40 percent of the product exported to Asia. Based in Lindsay, California, the company recognized the need to automate its produce traceability program in October 2010. Formerly, the process was manual, which tied up critical resources and increased the likelihood of error.

Faster Means Fresher

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:15:25 GMT

After originally opening as an Italian deli and small restaurant specializing in organic fresh pasta and sauces, owner Steve Simonovich transitioned Santa Cruz Pasta Factory into a manufacturing and production operation. Now distributing to Bay Area grocery stores such as Whole Foods, Simonovich began running into trouble with his company's manual processes — seeing a major increase in invoicing errors costing hundreds of dollars each month.

Efficiency — Field To Fork

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:40:00 GMT

For Washington Fruit & Produce, Co., one of Washington state's largest shippers of apples, maintaining the most effective technology possible for distribution center (DC) operations is a constant requirement.

Tracking To The Right POD System In Food Distribution

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:32:29 GMT

The food industry is like no other. The distribution process through the supply chain must be timelier, more efficient and more accurate than nearly any other industry. If that was not enough challenge the food distributors have the daunting task in today's economy of not only complying with food industry regulations but also efficiently operating large fleets, managing a mobile workforce, and keep an eye on all important customer service quality.

7 Email Marketing Refreshes

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:46:00 GMT

Regardless of what the email metrics say, there is always room for improvement. In any competitive environment, you never want to settle for good enough. Here we cover seven areas most commonly in need of a refresh. By Sally Lowery, Bronto Software

White Paper: Imaging Moves Into The Mainstream

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:26:00 GMT

Misperceptions about 2-D imagers are changing fast, which is why 2-D imagers are the fastest-growing category of bar code readers. Only a few years ago, 2-D imagers were (wrongly) considered a niche technology mostly used for reading 2-D bar codes. Now they are becoming the technology of choice for most bar code applications, and lasers are on the way to becoming a niche technology. By Intermec

White Paper: How Ruggedness Reduces TCO For Mobile Computers — VDC Research Presented By Intermec

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:54:00 GMT

General-purpose PDAs and ruggedized enterprise mobile computers are made for separate markets, designed for different tasks, and vary by their size, weight, and materials. But the biggest difference between these device types is their total cost of ownership (TCO). By Intermec, Inc.

White Paper: 2010 Grocery Retail Innovation Report

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:51:00 GMT

For retailers who desire to align their inventory, reduce waste and gain consumer insight, applying new strategies and technology is the answer. By, Chris Allan, Chief Strategy Officer, Quantum Retail

White Paper: The Talking Warehouse: Understanding How Voice Unleashes Higher Performance In Product Distribution

Wed, 11 May 2011 04:36:00 GMT

While voice-directed workflow has been a force in distribution operations for nearly two decades, it is still considered a young technology by many supply chain professionals. In a recent independent survey, only one in five supply chain managers claimed an awareness of voice. By Roger Byford and David Maloney, Intermec, Inc.

Brochure: Intermec RFID Readers

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:22:00 GMT

Not all readers are created equal, and for good reason. The application, along with the information demands of your enterprise data systems, plays the biggest roles in determining the type of reader you need.

Datasheet: Intermec IF2 Network Reader

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:06:00 GMT

The IF4 is a simple reader or "peripheral device", with best in class dense reader mode performance, specifically designed with a RS232 port for a cost effective solution for implementing RFID by attaching the reader to a programmable logic controller (PLC).

Datasheet: Intermec IF2 Network Reader

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:10:00 GMT

The Intermec IF2 is a compact, cost-effective network reader designed to support diverse RFID applications in both enterprise and industrial environments that require a scalable RFID system with a low cost per read point.

Q&A: Intermec's CN70: The Next-Generation Device For Field Service

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:38:00 GMT

In January, Intermec launched a new product line of mobile computers - the 70 Series. The product line includes four unique products geared toward different industries that all share one common platform. By Sarah Howland, Editor In Chief, Field Technologies

White Paper: 70 Series Ultra Rugged Mobile Computers And IEEE 802.11n

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:36:00 GMT

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Communications has grown from its initial cable cutting wireless specification in IEEE 802.11 in 1997 to a ubiquitous broadband wireless access technology with the release of current specifications in 802.11n - 2009. By Intermec, Inc

Case Study: Home Hardware Enhances Retail Operations, Smoothes Inventory Management

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:59:00 GMT

After running into limitations with the memory size and overall capabilities of their current mobile devices, Home Hardware needed to explore the implementation of an advanced hardware solution to help increase productivity, while easing operations and maximizing inventory control. By Intermec, Inc

White Paper: Next Generation Rugged Handheld Device Requirements

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:22:00 GMT

Given today's myriad of mobile device choices for enterprises to consider when evaluating options for their mobile workforce, organizations are increasingly confused and uncertain about their investments. For existing end users, issues relate to the need or viability of an upgraded solution. By Intermec, Inc.

Datasheet: CK71 Mobile Computer

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:43:00 GMT

The Intermec CK71 is the no compromise, next generation ultra-rugged mobile computer that achieves true functional agility with the perfect balance of ruggedness, duty cycle, and ergonomics for the most demanding distribution environments.

White Paper: The Total Economic Impact Of Intermec's CN50 Mobile Computer

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:53:00 GMT

In April 2010, Intermec commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying Intermec's CN50 mobile computer. By Intermec, Inc.

Datasheet: CN70 And CN70e Ultra-Rugged Mobile Computers

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:18:00 GMT

The Intermec CN70 and CN70e are ideal for field mobility applications that demand a compact form factor with no compromise on ruggedness.

White Paper: Delivering Efficiency: Streamlining Pick-Up And Delivery In The Post & Parcel Industry

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:28:00 GMT

Many of the most technologically-advanced delivery companies in the world still pick up a relatively high percentage of their items without prior knowledge of the destination or any other delivery element prior to taking physical control of the item. By Intermec, Inc.