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| 2026-10-22 | Zebra KC401: self-service that people actually finish | Hardware, Kiosk, Zebra, Retail, Visitor, Time & attendance, Healthcare | The Zebra KC401 is a 10.1-inch Android kiosk with optional scanner, NFC, Wi-Fi 7 and PoE. What it does, where it fits and how to run your own self-service apps on it. |
| 2026-10-22 | – | It runs tasks in the background, keeps a daily briefing and asks before it pays. What it does, who gets it and why it matters for small businesses. | |
| 2026-10-22 | Rugged Tablet ODM: From Hardware to Workflow | Hardware, Mobile computers, Software, Designer 8 | Evaluate a rugged tablet ODM project around real workflows, scanning interfaces, operating-system support, accessories, and app deployment with Raptool. |
| 2026-10-22 | Self-Service Stores: How to Make Them Work | Kiosk, Retail, Hardware, Software | Plan a self-service store around the customer journey, kiosk hardware, barcode scanners, payment integration, and staff support with Raptool software. |
| 2026-10-22 | Warehouse Vehicle-Mount Devices: A Guide | Hardware, Mobile computers, WMS, Picking | Choose a warehouse vehicle-mount device by testing screen use, mounting, power, scanning, connectivity, and the Raptool workflow as one complete setup. |
| 2026-10-22 | Zebra MC2200 Android 11: Review Your Apps | Zebra, Mobile computers, Software, WMS, Hardware | Review a Zebra MC2200 Android 11 setup by checking device records, app compatibility, scanning, update responsibility, and a controlled Raptool pilot. |
| 2026-10-22 | Zebra MC3300x: Improve Existing Workflows | Zebra, Mobile computers, WMS, Picking, Software | Review an existing Zebra MC3300x fleet around scanning, keypad use, app screens, shared-device routines, and Raptool warehouse workflow validation. |
| 2026-10-22 | Zebra MC3450: Plan the Warehouse Workflow | Zebra, Mobile computers, Hardware, WMS, Picking | Evaluate Zebra MC3450 warehouse workflows with practical tests for scan handling, quantity entry, site connectivity, accessories, and Raptool WMS. |
| 2026-10-22 | Zebra TC201: Plan Your Retail and Warehouse Apps | Zebra, Hardware, Mobile computers, Retail, WMS | Evaluate the Zebra TC201 for retail and warehouse work by testing scanning, connectivity, accessories, and the complete mobile app workflow with Raptool. |
| 2026-10-22 | Zebra TC22R: Plan an RFID Stock Count Pilot | Zebra, RFID, RFID readers, Stock count, Retail | Plan a Zebra TC22R RFID inventory pilot with clear tag scope, barcode exceptions, count review, charging routines, and Raptool workflow validation. |
| 2026-10-22 | Zebra ZQ511 RFID: Plan the Label Workflow | Zebra, RFID, Label printers, Traceability, WMS | Plan a Zebra ZQ511 RFID label workflow by checking the printer variant, compatible media, encoding data, label verification, and Raptool integration. |
| 2026-10-21 | – | A dependable app still needs clear requirements, review, testing and someone to maintain it. | |
| 2026-10-21 | – | Compare what each approach leaves your team to operate, maintain and pay for, using the same real workflow. | |
| 2026-10-21 | Build it or buy it? The cheap option can get expensive. | Software, App development, Integration Server, Designer 8 | Compare buying, configuring, building and extending around the requirement that matters and the total cost of running it. |
| 2026-10-21 | Still setting up every device by hand? Count the cost. | Software, Device management, Hardware, Mobile computers | Compare device-management licences and administration with repeatable setup, support and recovery work you can actually measure. |
| 2026-10-21 | Build the app without writing the code. Keep the responsibility. | Software, No-code, App development, Designer 8 | Visual tools can make business apps easier to create and change. The workflow, data and running costs still need attention. |
| 2026-10-21 | Your software project is busy. Is it getting anywhere? | Software, Project management, App development, Integration Server | A useful project plan settles the outcome, priorities, dependencies and acceptance criteria before they become expensive disputes. |
| 2026-10-21 | Still chasing sales in Excel? Count the work between the cells. | Software, CRM, Order management | A tidy customer list can hide a lot of repeated work. Compare the daily routine before deciding whether to move to a CRM. |
| 2026-10-21 | Stop making salespeople work for their CRM. | Software, CRM, Order management | A sales-focused CRM versus Salesforce: compare the edition, the everyday tasks and the effort your team will have to live with. |
| 2026-10-21 | Your scanner works. So why can’t you type? Bluetooth scanning on iPhone and iPad. | Hardware, Bluetooth scanners, Barcode, Retail, Zebra | Four iOS-compatible scanners, five ways to handle the missing keyboard, and the connection choices that make scanning and typing work together. |
| 2026-10-19 | Label Template Design Guide | Label printers, Barcode, WMS, Retail, Shipping | Plan label templates around the job, the data fields, the barcode, the printer and the scan back, so shelf, box and shipping labels work the first time. |
| 2026-10-19 | Inspection Checklists: App vs Paper | Check lists, Software, Designer 8, Offline mode, Hotel | Compare paper and app-based inspection checklists for vehicles, buildings, cleaning and safety equipment, from photos and signatures to fault follow-up. |
| 2026-10-19 | Managing a Fleet of Handheld Scanners | Mobile computers, Hardware, Raptool Client, WMS, Offline mode | Practical routines for running handheld scanners in a small warehouse or store: device register, standard setup, logins, charging, spares, updates and Wi-Fi. |
| 2026-10-19 | CRM Tools for Sales and Operations | Software, Order management, Retail, CRM | Choose CRM tools around customer follow-ups, clear ownership, mobile work, and the handoff from sales to orders, stock availability, and customer service. |
| 2026-10-19 | Retail Backroom-to-Shelf Replenishment | Retail, Inventory, Order management, Barcode | Create a practical retail replenishment routine: check shelf gaps, find backroom stock, record moves, and separate restocking tasks from new supplier orders. |
| 2026-10-19 | Retail Shelf Labels and Price Changes | Retail, Label printers, Barcode, Software | Organize retail price changes with a clear routine for product identification, price checks, label printing, shelf placement, and exception handling in store. |
| 2026-10-19 | Store-to-Store Stock Transfers: A Guide | Retail, Inventory, Order management, Barcode | Plan store-to-store stock transfers with clear requests, source checks, dispatch records, receiving confirmation, and exception handling across retail branches. |
| 2026-10-19 | Build a Warehouse Cycle Counting Schedule | Stock count, Inventory, WMS, Barcode | Build a cycle counting schedule with clear count scopes, movement rules, recount decisions, adjustment approval, and follow-up for recurring differences. |
| 2026-10-19 | Warehouse and ERP Integration Checklist | WMS, Software, Order management, Inventory | Prepare a warehouse and ERP integration with clear data ownership, matching item codes, status rules, error recovery, and a practical end-to-end pilot plan. |
| 2026-10-19 | Minimum Stock and Reorder Planning | Inventory, Order management, WMS, Wholesale | Review minimum stock levels with a warehouse routine covering supplier lead times, available quantities, open orders, and replenishment responsibilities. |
| 2026-10-19 | Warehouse Packing and Shipping Checklist | Shipping, WMS, Order management, Barcode | Plan a packing and shipping workflow: verify picked goods, record parcels, create carrier labels, and resolve exceptions before orders leave the warehouse. |
| 2026-10-19 | Warehouse Receiving and Put-Away Checklist | Receiving, WMS, Inventory, Barcode | Build a clear warehouse receiving process: check deliveries, record shortages, handle damaged goods, and confirm put-away before stock reaches the pick face. |
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| 2026-10-18 | Raptool Kiosk Hardware: iPad, Android or Windows? | Hardware, Kiosk, Hotel, Visitor, Retail stores, Raptool Client | Compare 10 Raptool kiosk hardware setups: iPad mounts, Elo and other Android panels, and Windows systems for hotel, retail and visitor workflows. |
| 2026-10-18 | Your warehouse is waiting for a label. Is the printer really the problem? | Hardware, Label printers, Zebra, WMS, Shipping | ZD421, ZT411 and ZT610: how to choose a printer around the work, avoid configuration traps and measure time saved beyond the printhead. |
| 2026-10-18 | Stop walking back to the printer. SATO’s new lineup puts the workflow first. | Hardware, Label printers, WMS, Shipping, Manufacturing | A practical look at the new CL4-SXR, established CT4-LX and mobile PW4NX: where each can save handling, and what the specifications do not settle. |
| 2026-10-18 | A bigger printer will not fix a bad label workflow. Buy the right width first. | Hardware, Label printers, WMS, Shipping, Retail | From the BV410T desktop to BX410T industrial and the 2026 BX820T wide-format release: a practical Toshiba label-printer comparison. |
| 2026-10-18 | Self-checkout should shorten the queue. Why does it keep asking for help? | – | Toshiba’s Pro-X Hybrid Kiosk and MxP Vision Kiosk take different routes to self-service. Compare the task, the exceptions and the people who keep it working. |
| 2026-10-18 | You bought a kiosk. Why are customers still waiting? | Hardware, Kiosk, Retail, Retail stores, Hotel | Elo touch computers and Wallaby stands can support self-service. The time saving depends on the transaction, the peripherals and what happens when someone needs help. |
| 2026-10-18 | Finally: compare Auto-ID devices side by side | News, Hardware, Mobile computers, Zebra, Honeywell, Barcode | Compare rugged handhelds, wearables and tablets from Zebra and Honeywell side by side: scanning, battery, sealing and drop rating. Then ask a local partner. |
| 2026-10-17 | Retail Kiosks: Help Shoppers, Reduce Queues and Recover Sales | Retail, Kiosk, Hardware, Retail stores, Order management | Explore retail kiosks and Elo touchscreens for product information, price checks, self-checkout and endless aisle, with practical benefits and ROI examples. |
| 2026-10-17 | Warehouse Hardware: Choose the Right Tool | Hardware, WMS, Mobile computers, Barcode, RFID readers, Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Newland | Compare 10 warehouse hardware options for Raptool WMS: camera phones, barcode handhelds, keyboards, pistol grips and RFID, plus paper and Excel workflows. |
| 2026-10-16 | RFID vs Barcode vs Paper: Save Time in the Warehouse | RFID, Barcode, WMS, RFID readers, Inventory, Stock count, Receiving | Compare RFID, handheld barcode scanning and paper in the warehouse: mobile readers, RFID gates and forklift systems, with reported results and a calculator. |
| 2026-10-16 | Pick by Voice: Barcode and Paper Compared | WMS, Barcode, Picking, Hardware, Honeywell | Compare voice-guided picking, barcode-only picking and paper lists: check digits, item validation, headsets and a worked savings example. |
| 2026-10-16 | Stop making forklift drivers juggle scanners. When fixed scanning pays off. | Hardware, Barcode, Mobile computers, WMS, Receiving, Zebra, Datalogic, Honeywell | Truck-mounted readers, handhelds, wearables and dock-door scanning compared: where automation removes handling, and where it creates more exceptions. |
| 2026-10-16 | 8 Benefits of Retail Software: Sell More, Waste Less, Serve Better | Retail, Retail stores, Inventory, Stock count, Label printers, Barcode, Raptool Client, Mobile computers, Zebra, Order management | How retail software helps stores keep stock accurate, reorder on time, serve customers on the floor, pick web orders faster and print the right labels. |
| 2026-10-16 | Offline Mode: Keep Scanning When Wi-Fi Drops | WMS, Offline mode, Raptool Client, Mobile computers, Picking, Receiving, Stock count, Shipping, Zebra, Honeywell, Integration Server | Offline mode keeps warehouse scanning going when Wi-Fi drops in racking, cold stores and yards. What to look for in an offline warehouse app, and why it pays. |
| 2026-10-16 | Rugged Scanner or Smartphone? How to Choose Devices for Warehouse and Field Work | Mobile computers, Barcode, Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Newland, Raptool Client, Offline mode, WMS, Field service, Picking | Smartphones, phones with a scanner sled, rugged phones, rugged handhelds and wearables compared: scanning speed, durability, battery life and total cost. |
| 2026-10-16 | RFID Visitor Management in Retail: Worth It? | Visitor, RFID, Retail, Retail stores, RFID readers, Kiosk, Barcode, Raptool Client, Zebra, Offline mode | Is an RFID visitor management system worth it in retail? See where RFID visitor badges pay off for head offices, DCs and stores, and where QR is enough. |
| 2026-10-16 | Warehouse Systems and Hardware: The Complete Checklist | WMS, Mobile computers, Label printers, RFID readers, Barcode, RFID, Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Integration Server, Fortnox, SAP, Receiving, Picking, Shipping | Every system and device a modern warehouse needs, from ERP and WMS to handheld scanners, label printers, RFID and Wi-Fi, with a starter kit for small warehouses. |
| 2026-10-15 | Stock Counting: Barcode App vs Pen and Paper | WMS, Barcode, Stock count, Inventory | Compare app-based stocktaking with paper count sheets: scan locations and products, record quantities, review differences and calculate potential time savings. |
| 2026-10-15 | Retail Stocktaking: Barcode App vs Paper Lists | Retail, Barcode, Stock count, Inventory, Retail stores | Compare retail stocktaking in a barcode app with paper lists. Count shop-floor and stockroom inventory, verify variants and calculate potential time savings. |
| 2026-10-15 | Still fighting your handheld? Meet CipherLab’s mobile devices. | Hardware, Mobile computers, Barcode, WMS, Retail | RK96, RS20, RS38 and RK26: where physical keys, cold-storage design and on-device OCR could make everyday work easier. |
| 2026-10-15 | Stop making workers fight their handheld. Datalogic has new options. | Hardware, Mobile computers, Barcode, Datalogic, WMS, Retail | Falcon, Skorpio and Memor: a practical guide to Datalogic’s latest Android warehouse devices and recent touch and keypad alternatives. |
| 2026-10-15 | Your scanner should keep work moving. Meet Newland’s Android lineup. | Hardware, Mobile computers, Barcode, Newland, RFID readers, WMS | MT95 Kambur Pro III, MT93, MT67 and N7: the practical guide to Newland’s current Android handhelds, barcode capture and UHF options. |
| 2026-10-15 | Still juggling scanners and boxes? Meet Unitech’s mobile devices. | Hardware, Mobile computers, Barcode, RFID readers, WMS, Retail | PA768, EA660, EA530, HT730 Plus and WD200 Plus: a practical guide to touch handhelds, keypads, RFID and wearable working. |
| 2026-10-15 | Brady Honeywell PSS acquisition: the Auto-ID impact | News, Hardware, Honeywell, Barcode, WMS, Mobile computers | Brady Honeywell PSS acquisition explained: why the deal happened, what it means for scanner buyers and how Raptool connects devices to warehouse work. |
| 2026-10-15 | 8 Types of Self-Service Kiosks and What Each One Is For | Kiosk, Retail, Visitor, Hotel, Time & attendance, Label printers, Raptool Client, Retail stores | Self-ordering, self-checkout, check-in, ticketing, wayfinding, product lookup, pickup lockers and staff kiosks: what each type does, where it fits and what to plan for. |
| 2026-10-15 | Spreadsheets vs Specialised Software: When to Move Beyond Excel | – | Spreadsheets are great until they run your operations. The benefits of specialised software over Excel, the warning signs, and how to switch step by step. |
| 2026-10-15 | Visitor Badges: Printed or Digital? Pros and Cons | Visitor, Kiosk, Label printers, Raptool Client, Zebra | Printed or digital visitor badges? A plain comparison of cost, speed, security, privacy and evacuations, and when to use each in your visitor management system. |
| 2026-10-15 | Implementing a Visitor Management System: 10 Things to Get Right | Visitor, Kiosk, Label printers, Raptool Client, Designer 8, Offline mode | Planning a visitor management system? 10 things to decide before rollout, from visitor types and privacy rules to badges, evacuation lists and hardware. |
| 2026-10-14 | Webshop Orders: Pick in Your Warehouse or Store | WMS, Retail, Picking, Order management, Shipping, Integration Server | Compare six webshop platforms and plan Raptool WMS mobile order picking for warehouse shipping, store pickup and ship-from-store fulfilment. |
| 2026-10-14 | Raptool Designer: Build Apps Around Your Business | Software, Designer 8, Raptool Client, Integration Server | Explore Raptool Designer, the native Client and data integration: business-app examples, a practical build process and an illustrative cost comparison. |
| 2026-10-14 | – | Practical first steps. | |
| 2026-10-14 | RFID Inventory in Retail: From 10 Hours to 1 | Retail, RFID, RFID readers, Inventory, Stock count, Retail stores, Barcode, Raptool Client, Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Newland, Mobile computers, Offline mode, Integration Server, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Fortnox, Visma | RFID inventory cut Telenor's store counts from about ten hours to one a month. See how RFID stock counts work and what they mean for your stores. |
| 2026-10-14 | Stock Counts: Pen and Paper vs Barcode Scanning | WMS, Stock count, Inventory, Barcode, Mobile computers, Zebra, Honeywell, Fortnox, Visma | Stock counts on paper vs barcode scanning: compare speed, errors, cost and control, and see how scanning makes warehouse stock counts faster and more accurate. |
| 2026-10-13 | Raptool + Fortnox: Bring Your Workflows to Mobile | Software, WMS, Fortnox, Integration Server, Picking, Stock count, Receiving, Manufacturing | Explore Raptool’s Fortnox add-ons for barcode picking, stocktaking, receiving and production, with app examples, integration checks and a savings case. |
| 2026-10-13 | Raptool + Visma.net: Bring Warehouse Work to Mobile | Software, WMS, Visma, Integration Server, Picking, Stock count, Receiving | Plan mobile picking, receiving and stocktaking around Visma.net ERP with Raptool: barcode workflows, integration checks and an illustrative savings case. |
| 2026-10-12 | Raptool + Business Central: Bring Warehouse Work to Mobile | Software, WMS, Microsoft Dynamics, Integration Server, Picking, Stock count, Receiving | Plan mobile picking, receiving and stocktaking around Dynamics 365 Business Central with Raptool: barcode workflows, integration checks and a savings case. |
| 2026-10-12 | Raptool + SAP: Bring Warehouse Work to Mobile | Software, WMS, SAP, Integration Server, Picking, Stock count, Receiving | Plan Raptool mobile warehouse workflows around SAP Business One, S/4HANA or EWM: paper vs scanning, integration needs and an illustrative savings case. |
| 2026-10-11 | Raptool + SAP Business One: Bring Warehouse Work to Mobile | Software, WMS, SAP, Integration Server, Picking, Stock count, Receiving | Mobile picking, Goods Receipt PO, bin locations and stocktaking around SAP Business One with Raptool, with integration checks and a savings case. |
| 2026-10-08 | Batch, Serial and Best-Before Control | WMS, Batch & serial, Traceability, Picking, Barcode, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Fortnox, Visma | Track batch numbers, serial numbers and best-before dates in your warehouse, trace any batch fast and pick the oldest stock first with Raptool WMS. |
| 2026-09-28 | Zebra 2026 releases: AC670, TC501, TC701 and WS501-R explained | Zebra, Hardware, Handheld computers, RFID, Barcode scanning | Zebra TC501 vs TC701, the AC670 colour scan engine and the WS501-R wearable RFID computer explained for warehouse and retail use, with pilot and cost checks. |
| 2026-09-26 | Why Barcode Scanning Beats Paper | WMS, Barcode, Picking, Receiving, Stock count, Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Newland, Mobile computers | Barcode scanning beats paper lists and typing in the warehouse. See how scanning cuts errors, updates stock as you work and speeds up picking. |
| 2026-09-17 | Picture Picking: See It, Pick It | WMS, Picture picking, Picking, Barcode, Zebra, Honeywell, Mobile computers | Picture picking shows a product photo on the scanner for every pick line. Cut wrong picks, train new staff faster and keep your warehouse accurate. |
| 2026-09-04 | Why RFID Belongs in Your Warehouse | WMS, RFID, Inventory, Stock count, Receiving, Zebra, RFID readers | RFID in the warehouse lets you read many items at once, without line of sight. See how RFID speeds up stock counts and receiving in Raptool WMS. |