RF-SMART Blog

Nerds' Eye View: Physical Inventory for Oracle Inventory Management Cloud

January 29, 2020 by Scott Sellers in Oracle Cloud SCM

There are various ways of counting inventory in Oracle Inventory Management Cloud. Physical Inventory is a way to count everything in all of your locations for total inventory visibility. Many of our customers have a legal requirement to perform full stock counts on a yearly or bi-yearly basis, but ... Continue Reading

Choosing a Mobile Device Management System

December 20, 2019 by Jodi Nuszkowski in Hardware

A Mobile Device Management System (MDM) allows companies to manage their devices remotely with a click of a button. With an MDM, you are able to customize device controls, update OS and firmware, and segment mobile deployments by work group or job function to all your devices from your computer. ... Continue Reading

Choosing a Service Plan for your RF Scanner

November 27, 2019 by Chuck Iten in Hardware

It’s not uncommon for our hardware team to hear the question: Does a service contract like Zebra OneCare or Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions make sense to purchase along with mobile devices? The price of a Service Plan might not seem worth it initially, but even the most rugged scanning ... Continue Reading

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Automation Tips for NetSuite Manufacturing Customers

November 4, 2019 by Casey Rebman Walker in NetSuite

With trends like Digital transformation, Internet of Things (IoT), and Industry 4.0 leading the manufacturing industry, many discrete manufacturers are implementing technology and moving their operations to cloud-based business systems, like NetSuite. Moving to the cloud also means a shift from ... Continue Reading

Choosing a Mobile, Wearable, or Tablet Barcode Scanner for your Warehouse

October 25, 2019 by Jodi Nuszkowski in Hardware

If you’re implementing scanning into your warehouse, you’re probably researching and deciding what hardware will best fit your needs. The market is saturated with cool gadgets to keep track of your inventory. For example, ring scanners (also known as ‘wearables’) and tablets seem to be on-trend in ... Continue Reading

How to Prevent Unplanned Downtime using Cloud based Equipment Maintenance Software

October 16, 2019 by Casey Rebman Walker in Oracle Cloud SCM

Unexpected Downtime. That's one of the worst things that can happen in the manufacturing supply chain. It affects your customers and costs money on lost production time. In fact, a publication from the National Institute of Standards and Technology estimates that of the 82% of companies that have ... Continue Reading

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FAQs about NetSuite WMS App RF-SMART

October 7, 2019 by Casey Rebman Walker in NetSuite

A leading NetSuite WMS solution, RF-SMART is the mobile execution arm of your supply chain. If you are considering a tool like RF-SMART to modernize your supply chain, you probably have some questions about selecting, implementing, and making the most of your warehouse management system. Having ... Continue Reading

How to Develop a Cycle Count Process

September 30, 2019 by Casey Rebman Walker in Best Practices

Maintaining accurate inventory is mission-critical for today’s modern supply chain. Exact on-hand quantities are needed for inventory and production planning and to execute an efficient fulfillment process. One way to maintain that accuracy is to implement a cycle count process. What is Inventory ... Continue Reading

Mobile Scanners: Should I Move to a Touchscreen Device?

September 20, 2019 by Chuck Iten in Hardware

With the impending Windows End of Life coming up (December 2019), many customers are exploring new handhelds. When working with customers on upgrading their legacy mobile scanners, the question often comes up: should they be using a mobile scanner with or without a keyboard? There are pros and cons ... Continue Reading

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What You Don't Know About Warehouse Wireless Coverage

August 27, 2019 by Dan Taylor in Hardware

Your new WiFi router arrives in the mail, and after spending an hour on the phone with your service provider, you realize that the signal doesn’t reach the other end of your house. Maybe your connection starts to lag when your kids are streaming on their tablets at the same time you’re trying to ... Continue Reading