Author Archives: Graham McCarthy
The Hidden Costs of Manual Stock Takes (And How Automation Solves Them)
Manual stock takes usually warrant a collective sigh: they are time-consuming but unavoidable tasks. Yet manual processes often hide far greater costs than managers realise. From wasted staff hours to costly errors and missed sales, relying on outdated methods can … Continue reading
Kaizen in the Warehouse: The Role of Scanning and Labelling in Daily Improvements
Efficiency is a continuous journey in modern warehousing. Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy of ongoing improvement, offers a practical framework for achieving that journey step by step. By applying Kaizen to your warehousing processes, businesses can unlock daily enhancements that lead … Continue reading
How Barcode Technology Supports Food and Beverage Compliance
Ensuring food and beverage compliance demands precision, traceability, and transparency. Barcode technology, such as the advanced solutions provided by GSM Barcoding, plays a central role in helping manufacturers and suppliers meet strict UK standards around labelling, packaging, and product traceability. … Continue reading
How Cold Storage Environments Affect Barcode Scanner Performance
Choosing the Right Barcode Scanner for Sub-Zero Efficiency Cold storage is vital for industries such as food, pharmaceuticals and logistics, but it presents unique challenges for standard barcode scanners. Rugged devices from GSM Barcoding are specifically engineered to perform reliably … Continue reading
How to Choose the Right Barcode Labels for Your Industry
Your Guide to Industry-Specific Labelling That Works At GSM Barcoding, we understand that barcode labels aren’t one-size-fits-all. From retail to manufacturing, the right labelling solution can enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and withstand the demands of your specific environment. Whether you’re … Continue reading
Why Print Quality Matters: The Cost of Poor Barcode Labels
In logistics and supply chain environments, efficiency hinges on accuracy, and barcodes play a critical role in that. Poor print quality on barcode labels can compromise your entire operation. From failed scans to costly shipping errors, the consequences can be … Continue reading
Lean Warehousing: How Barcode Hardware Supports a More Efficient Workflow
In warehouses up and down the country, the drive to do more with less is reshaping how goods are stored, picked and shipped. The principles of lean warehousing, such as cutting waste, improving accuracy, and speeding up manual tasks, are … Continue reading
What’s the Difference Between Industrial and Desktop Label Printers?
A practical guide to help you choose the right label printer for your working environment. Choosing the right label printer is about ensuring the hardware matches the environment in which it will be used. From bustling warehouse floors to quiet … Continue reading
The Evolution of the Modern Warehouse: From Manual Logs to Smart Scanning
Warehouses serve as the silent backbone of trade and commerce, and the way we manage inventory and track goods has changed dramatically over the decades. From scribbled ledgers to smart scanning and automated systems, the story of warehousing is one … Continue reading
Top 5 Operational Challenges in Warehousing (and How Barcoding Helps)
Overcoming key warehousing hurdles with smart barcoding solutions Amid rising consumer demands and tighter delivery windows, warehouse managers face increasing pressure to stay efficient, accurate, and agile. Many of these operational headaches persist industry-wide, but barcode technology offers a proven … Continue reading
