Have a safe and happy Memorial Day from DecisionPoint Systems, Inc.

In our April 28th post we provided some interesting statistics about DSD invoice discrepancies and out-of-stock rates and explained how automating direct store delivery helps solve these problems.  With a mobile route accounting solution you can manage inventory and reduce shrinkage while quickly and efficiently delivering your goods.

I’d like to invite you to learn more about DecisionPoint and MiT Systems Route Accounting Solutions that are designed for a variety of DSD applications.  You can download industry-specific solution datasheets from MiT Systems and DecisionPoint by clicking on the links below.

• Beverage Route Accounting Solutions
• Bakery Route Accounting Solutions
• Dairy Route Accounting Solutions
• Wine & Spirits Route Accounting Solutions

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about DSD Route Accounting Solutions.

Times are changing and many courier businesses are realizing that they must upgrade to new technology to satisfy their customers and stay ahead of the competition.  More and more courier customers are requiring bar code scanning and signature capture to be used for all deliveries.  Don’t wait to upgrade.  If your customers have mentioned this as a future requirement or if you’ve lost any business because you don’t have these technologies in place, let DecisionPoint show you how you can reduce expenses and meet these customer demands.

Learn more about DecisionPoint’s Mobile Courier Solutions that provide:

• Rugged mobile devices
• Bar code scanning
• Signature capture
• Real-time tracking
• Industry-leading software solutions

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about how we can help your courier business upgrade and change with the times.

DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. announced yesterday that they’ve successfully delivered an integrated and fully customized mobile tracking solution to several hundred drivers for Corporate Transit of America, a regional courier and logistics company based in Little Rock, AR. The mobile tracking system was a key component to Corporate Transit of America winning a large contract with a major new customer.

For more information about the DecisionPoint Mobile Courier Solution that was deployed, you can read the entire press release: DecisionPoint Systems Provides Enhanced Field Mobility Solution to Corporate Transit of America.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about how your courier business can benefit from bar code scanning, signature capture and real-time tracking.

As promised in our post yesterday, here’s a great video from Motorola that showcases the DS6878-HC and all of the benefits it provides healthcare applications.  Enjoy!

Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about the DS6878-HC.

Today we’re going to duck indoors again to provide you with more information about Motorola’s latest 2D imager designed specifically for the healthcare industry.  The DS6878-HC cordless 2D imager is designed to prevent medical errors, increase productivity and improve patient safety.  The DS6878-HC can be used in a variety of healthcare applications, including:

• Patient bedside-dispensing and managing medications
• Pharmacy-ensures proper dosage and tracking
• Admitting office
• Document and chart management
• Asset tracking

With USB charging capability, the DS6878-HC provides the flexibility to be mounted to a computer or work station on wheels (COW or WOW).  Also, in addition to withstanding multiple 6 ft. drops to concrete and sealed to IP43 specification, the DS6878-HC is equipped with a specially design plastic housing for frequent disinfectant wipe downs.

Check back tomorrow to see a video from Motorola that goes into more detail about the benefits that the DS6878-HC can provide the healthcare industry.

Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about the DS6878-HC Cordless 2D Imager.

Although laser, ink jet and dot matrix printers have the ability to output bar codes, thermal printers provide the highest quality and cost-effectiveness to users.  Thermal printing is classified as either direct thermal or thermal transfer printing.  Both direct thermal and thermal transfer printers provide:

• Crisp, clear lines and spaces for the best bar code read rates
• Long-lasting labels
• Reduction of waste

Thermal printing is also fast (up to 12 inches per second), making it the perfect choice for on-demand printing applications.  As you can see from the comparison chart below, thermal printing beats out the competition and is the best option for bar code labeling.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc to learn more about thermal printers or mobile thermal printers designed for on-demand printing.

It’s time again to take a closer look at a bar code symbology! 

SCC-14, also known as the Shipping Container Code, is used for fixed-content shipping containers.  This 14-digit symbology has two different representations, UCC/EAN 128 format or the ITF-14 format which is based on Interleaved 2 of 5.  The most widely used bar code representation is the UCC/EAN 128 with Application Identifier (AI) 01 pictured at right.  SCC-14 consists of 14 digits, including a check digit that is calculated the same way as a UPC/EAN check digit. 

SCC-14 bar codes include the following pieces of data:

• Digit 1- Package Indicator (PI)
• Digits 2-3- UPC numbering system/EAN country prefix
• Digits 4-8- Manufacturer code
• Digits 9-13- Item identification number
• Digit 14- Check digit

Because SCC-14 is used for marking and labeling containers that hold products marked with UPC-A or EAN-13 bar codes, these codes are included in the SCC-14 code.  The digits from position 2-13 are the UPC-A or EAN-13 code that is encoded on the products within the case.

The packaging indicator is determined by what is in the container.  A PI of 0 is used to indicate a container that doesn’t have similar items or items without the same UPC or EAN.  PI’s of 1-8 differentiate between cases with different quantities of the same item.  And a PI of 9 indicates that the number of items in each case varies and isn’t fixed.

Unlike a UPC or EAN, you don’t have to register for an SCC-14 number.  It can be produced following the rules above and created with bar code label software.

Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about bar code labeling software that supports SCC-14.

The MCAA Annual Meeting was a great success!   DecisionPoint was proud to take part in one of the most anticipated events of the year for the courier industry.  Once again MCAA offered attendees the opportunity to learn about industry-leading software solutions and hardware designed for the courier marketplace.

You may have visited DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. in booth #30, but if you were unable to stop by our booth, or didn’t attend the show this year, you can learn more about our end-to-end mobile courier solutions by visiting DecisionPoint Systems MobileArc™ Courier Solutions web page.

We look forward to the next MCAA Annual Convention and we hope to see you there!

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about MobileArc™ Courier Solutions.

It’s that time of year again, time to trade-up!  With the new and improved GO Zebra10 Trade-In Program you can receive up to $500 cash back on a new Zebra printer.  Just trade-in any qualified older model Zebra or competitive printer and purchase one of Zebra’s select new printers before December 31, 2010.

DecisionPoint understands the importance of having up-to-date technology and reliable printing solutions for your applications.  Let our team of experts help you trade-up to the newest  printing  technology that will enable you to:

• Lower printing costs
• Minimize downtime
• Increase service levels

And get up to $500 cash back!

Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about the GO Zebra10 Trade-In Program.