{"id":1479,"date":"2017-05-08T10:43:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T15:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/2017\/05\/08\/replacing-vs-repairing-your-warehouse-barcoding-equipment\/"},"modified":"2017-05-08T10:43:10","modified_gmt":"2017-05-08T15:43:10","slug":"replacing-vs-repairing-your-warehouse-barcoding-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/replacing-vs-repairing-your-warehouse-barcoding-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacing vs. Repairing Your Warehouse Barcoding Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Process management requires a lot of time and effort. You have to oversee safety, ensure compliance, increase productivity and meet customer expectations. Faulty barcoding equipment decreases productivity and frustrates employees, which leads to decreased morale and increased production costs. If your equipment is dated, repairing it can be time-consuming and the process unreliable.\u00a0 You may need a more long-term solution such as replacing your equipment with the latest technology. \u00a0There are two options when you have older equipment.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>I. Replacing your barcoding equipment.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Replacing your equipment requires shopping around for the best barcode devices, scanners, and printers, and finding a reliable and knowledgeable supplier who will offer you a reasonable quote.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Improved Efficiency<\/h4>\n<p>Replacing old equipment with new barcoding equipment ensures that you minimize disruptions caused by faulty equipment. You also reduce mistakes that can occur when you are waiting on repairs or using semi-functional devices. For example, returning to a manual system in a medical facility can cause confusion while dispensing medicine, compromising quality and ultimately your credibility with the public.<\/p>\n<h4>Better Profit Margins<\/h4>\n<p>Upgrading your systems can help you improve service delivery. You can offer additional services by adding apps to a higher powered mobile device that the old one could not run, get better information real-time to make smarter purchasing decisions, and with better systems, inventory management becomes easier. By reducing operation costs and making more sustainable choices, your bottom line improves.<\/p>\n<h4>Increased Productivity<\/h4>\n<p>Faulty equipment disrupts workflow, which can leave employees feeling frustrated. If the problem persists, your staff may lose morale. Additionally, having to stop production for technical repairs reduces productivity, affecting your crew\u2019s ability to meet individual and team goals. \u00a0Warehousing is all about taking cost out of your operation, and to do that you need to be as productive as possible.\u00a0 New equipment will guarantee you a seamless production process, with a higher employee morale.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Capital Investments<\/h4>\n<p>Replacing your equipment can mean spending a significant amount of money. Depending on your needs and business goals, this may include mobile computers and\/or tablets, printers, barcode scanners, and software. Let\u2019s face it, no one wants to spend money, but focus on the Return on Investment and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/total-cost-ownership-mobile-computer\/\">Total Cost of Ownership<\/a><\/strong>, not just the capital outlay.<\/p>\n<h4>Up Skilling<\/h4>\n<p>Often, new equipment requires training of employees who will work with the equipment on a regular basis. Depending on the upgrade, you may need to invest time and money to get your employees to understand and use the new equipment effectively.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>II. Repairing your barcoding equipment.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In some instances, repairing your equipment is the only option available.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Cost Saving<\/h4>\n<p>With older equipment, you can perform repairs in-house or have your maintenance team perform the repairs during routine equipment inspections. Depending on the size of the company, you may already have an in-house expert who can fix the problem fast, and help you resume operations as normal.<\/p>\n<h4>Quick Solution<\/h4>\n<p>In a busy environment, repairing equipment offers a fast solution to ensure production goes as planned. This saves time and helps you meet your daily goals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Sustainability<\/h4>\n<p>Repeatedly repairing your equipment becomes costly; you spend a lot of time and resources fixing equipment instead of meeting your business goals. Eventually, you may realize that you need new equipment, which might be too late. Additionally, keeping employees waiting for repairs leaves them feeling frustrated and unproductive. If the problem persists, you risk losing valuable talent.<\/p>\n<p>So, should you call your maintenance team, limp along with semi-functional equipment, or bite the bullet and go for a wholesale replacement?\u00a0 While repairing is an easier pill to swallow short-term, you should conduct a thorough analysis to identify if replacing your current equipment will provide you with the necessary ROI and TCO; you may be surprised! \u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/contact\/\">Consult experts<\/a><\/strong> at Bar Code Direct to ensure you make the best decision for your business.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/contact\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1292 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/app\/uploads\/2016\/12\/barcode-cta-banner-supply-v2.png\" alt=\"discover if your barcoding equipment is efficient\" width=\"818\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/barcode-cta-banner-supply-v2.png 818w, http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/barcode-cta-banner-supply-v2-150x50.png 150w, http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/barcode-cta-banner-supply-v2-300x100.png 300w, http:\/\/158.106.137.214\/~bridgetb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/barcode-cta-banner-supply-v2-768x255.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Process management requires a lot of time and effort. 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