A Powerful PDA For The Market

AM Labels brings you one of the most powerful PDAs on the market, by Bluebird. Its large 3.5-inch screen, integrated GPS receiver with worldwide navigation capability and mobile phone is ideal for businesses that want to automate the processes carried out by sales and mobile staff or consumers that need added functionality.

More Information: Bluebird BM-150R PDA

AM LABELS LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE

AM Labels Ltd, the Kettering based labelling and bar coding specialist launch a completely new state-of-the-art website www.amlabels.co.uk.

The new site boasts a clean, fresh look with new colours and layout. New innovations will bring enhanced user navigation, speed and ease of use.

With an improved search function, access to products will be fast, going straight to the relevant page. Products are highlighted with an image accompanied by a wealth of information including data sheets, specifications and key benefits of each.

Our latest product offerings:

• Barcode Printers
• Labels and Ribbons
  
• Barcode Scanners
• Handheld computers
  
• Barcode Software
• Label Applicators

The company’s compare function feature has been voted by customers as one of the best, and is even better with a new and improved version to evaluate different models and specifications quickly and easily.

For those who like to buy online, it is easy and secure using the company’s tried and tested formula. The new site has enhanced access to view orders, enabling reordering at the touch of a button, and the option to purchase on account.

Vanessa Raby, Marketing Manager for AM Labels Ltd., comments: “Ordering online with AM Labels has always been easy and secure, but we have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise online and know that our next generation site will be one of the best, making life very easy for our customers to do business with us.”

Our enhanced knowledge base includes information on manufacturers and product sectors, a glossary, customer case studies and testimonials allowing the visitor to make an informed choice.
The new dedicated solutions section will enhance the visitor’s journey making it easy to relate and make a choice on a solution for their company.

You can sign up for the company’s regular newsletter and keep up to date with frequent online offers and the latest technology.

Visit the current website now and sign up for deals

Current state of technology in the warehouse

With warehouse management software becoming increasingly sophisticated and Windows based handheld computers and PDA’s taking advantage of the latest technology it is no surprise that many businesses are moving away from paper based systems to take advantage of new technologies.

A benefit of using a warehouse management system is to manage stock locations to improve speed and accuracy of picking. A system can decide where a product should be placed based on weight to ensure that heavy products are stored on low levels and frequency of picking to ensure that fast moving items are the closest to despatch.

The latest technology uses rugged handheld computers, such as the Psion Workabout Pro and the Symbol 9000 series, alongside dedicated software, increasing productivity through the use of voice recognition.

Why go wireless?
Incorporating handheld computers into a wireless network allows work to be distributed to warehouse workers in real time, whether in the cross dock, picking or despatch to maximise productivity.

Real time data transmitted between the handheld computers and the warehouse management system ensures that efficiency can be increased through workflow management and issues flagged up to be dealt with quickly and efficiently, improving customer service.

What about RFID?
There is growing interest in RFID tags as an alternative to bar codes, but currently the cost is too expensive for most applications. Due to cost RFID tags are currently used for automatically tracking higher value items and re-usable containers. Examples include pallets and plastic trays used by food manufacturers to supply supermarkets, the RFID tags increase speed and efficiency because a stack of trays can be read in one process.

Provided by Tony Mariani, Managing Director, AM Labels Ltd

For more information on warehouse management please call AM Labels on 01536 414222 or contact us online

AM Labels exhibit at FOOD ON THE MOVE

AM Labels Ltd, a complete solution provider of labelling and bar coding systems, is exhibiting at Food on the Move exhibition in ExCeL London from the 16^th – 17^th October 2007, stand 97.

Register Online for the show

On the display stand will be the latest labelling and bar coding solutions for companies in the food industry. Showcasing the most modern printers, labels and software that help improve accuracy and speed of operations.

AM Labels can assist with the design of your perfect label: whether standing out on the shelf, making sure your products get to the right destination or keeping your assets safe.

AM Labels will also be demonstrating EPOS systems that enhance speed and precision at the checkout, improve stock control and business management. Starter packages are available for smaller convenience stores requiring the basic software, a computer, receipt printer and bar code scanner. To the larger systems where a touch screen, stock control software and chip and pin hardware are also required.

At the show AM Labels will be giving visitors a sneak peak of FIELDlink, a new innovative software package designed for the food sector, due to launch in December. FIELDlink is an ideal solution for field sales teams that deliver and sell to a variety of sandwich outlets and snack bars. The software eliminates paperwork and increases worker performance by reducing time spent on calls. Using a handheld computer and mobile printer, information is sent back to base instantly, allowing for effective production planning.

For more information or to book an appointment at the show contact Vanessa Raby or Sam Turner on 01536 414222.

Voice Technology - The Highlights

There has been plenty of talk about voice technology in the logistics and manufacturing sectors. Voice recognition is not new – receiving instructions and relaying information through a headset has been around for over a decade. Initial problems have been eradicated and voice technology is regarded as a mature technology.

Companies increasingly appreciated the benefits of voice recognition systems in many environments including order picking, goods replenishment and despatch.

The benefits of voice technology are:

• Staff operate hands free
• Improved accuracy
• Staff training is achieved in a matter of hours
• Increased productivity
• Reduction in paper work – no requirement for printed pick/put away lists
• Access to real time data
• Traceability of process and goods
• Greater transparency of every part of the business
• Improved customer service

The move towards voice applications is one of the most significant events in the warehouse and logistics industry and is set to go from strength to strength.

Tony Mariani, Managing Director of AM Labels comments: “These hands free systems are very affordable and can produce a return on investment in as little as ten months. The benefit of voice systems are that they can either be implemented from the start of a project or can be added at a later date by linking to an existing warehouse system. It is also possible that existing handheld computers can be upgraded to work with voice technology.”

Psion has developed a handheld computer with voice applications and integrated speech module, the WORKABOUT PRO Speech. This is the first of its kind in voice recognition devices. This intelligent computer enables users to order, select and put away items by voice, then scan a bar code, or read with an RFID transponder. The WORKABOUT PRO offers a new level of flexibility and freedom, to conduct a variety of tasks with one device, in the data collection environment.

The Psion WORKABOUT PRO and accessories are available from AM Labels Limited. For more information and technical advice on how this powerful technology can benefit your company, call our sales and technical teams on 01536 414222. Or visit the website at: www.amlabels.co.uk
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Symbol MC35 now in stock at AM Labels

Choose the professionals PDA at a low price. From just £370.00 organise your business with Symbol's latest PDA, offering WAN, Bluetooth and GPS as standard and the guarantee of product life beyond that of a consumer PDA.

With the durability that you expect from a Symbol product, this PDA is built to last.

Now available from stock with free delivery!

Understanding RFID

Zebra launch a webinar entitled “UHF or HF RFID? How to Choose the Best Technology for Your Application,” to help understand the technology.

View RFID webinar

Find out the technical and performance differences between HF and UHF, simple guidelines for determining the right technology and the kinds of applications that benefit most from each technology.

Zebra is the first company to offer RFID printer/encoders for both high frequency (HF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF) applications.

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New Rugged Psion G2 Workabout Pro

The latest design and technology advances with the Psion Workabout Pro G2

The Workabout Pro G2 adapts quickly
and easily to your evolving business needs.

View Workabout G2 product details

This flexible and rugged handheld computer is easy to upgrade which makes it an ideal choice for customers operating in dynamic mobile markets.

Ideal for a variety of market applications including:

• Field Service
• Courier /Delivery
• Asset Tracking
• Meter Reading, Ticketing, Retail
• Warehousing and Manufacturing

Prices from: £636.66

Low cost Metrologic barcode scanner

For one week only buy the Metrologic Eclipse bar code scanner for only £66.15 each, available from stock. All options include a interface cable, choose from RS232 serial, PS2 keyboard wedge or USB.

Use the Metrologic Eclipse triggered scanner to capture bar code data in retail, office and healthcare environments. Ideal for point of sale and document processing applications.

Key Benefits:

• Reads bar codes up to 14cm away from the scanner
• MetroSet software allows you to configure the scanner
• Edit the scanned data with inclusive software
• 3 year warranty to protect your investment

Buy online or call the sales team on 01536 414222 for further help and advice with your scanning needs.

Coming Soon Intermec's Latest ISafe Handheld Computer

The Intermec CK32IS intrinsically safe handheld computer is the latest product on the market to combat the safety issues for workers in the chemical, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical industries.

The rugged CK32IS is sealed to IP67 standards and can withstand up to a 5 foot drop. The CK32IS is the only handheld computer to achieve Zone 0 certification, which designates “double fault” safety in environments in which flammable gases are always present under normal operating conditions.

Intermecs latest product has received a number of hazardous environmental ratings including UL (Underwriter’s Laboratory), ATEX (European Atmospheres Explosibles Directives) and IECEx (International Electrotechnical Commission).

The CK32IS combines hazardous safety with the latest technology to support your rapidly changing business needs including Microsoft® Windows Mobile® operating system, 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth®, VoIP support, integrated scanning, USB and
Ethernet.

For more details or pricing please email sales@amlabels.co.uk or call 01536 414222.