Author Archives: Graham McCarthy
Barcoding Predictions for 2026: Smarter Codes, Connected Systems, and Compliance-Ready Workflows
If 2025 was the tipping point for next-generation identification, 2026 is the year that barcodes become smart, software-connected, and compliance-ready. From GS1’s push toward 2D codes to AI that identifies damaged labels, the fundamentals of how we mark, scan, and … Continue reading
Boost productivity and the customer experience with the Zebra WS301, the most compact Android mobile computer with big enterprise functionality.
Lead the way in technology adoption for your operational front-line workers with the latest wearable from Zebra Technologies. The WS301 wearable mobile computer provides the real-time connection you need to increase productivity, workflow efficiency and the quality and speed of … Continue reading
Stronger Together: GSM Barcoding and GSM Graphic Arts Merge for a Smarter Future
We are proud to announce a major milestone in our journey – GSM Barcoding and Graphic Arts are merging. After many years of operating as independent businesses within the GSM group, we have decided to merge, bringing together two industry … Continue reading
How Barcoding Enables Compliance in Regulated Industries
Barcoding does more than speed up operations at the checkout: it underpins accountability, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. From pharmaceuticals to aerospace, the barcode is the quiet workhorse that keeps complex processes aligned with stringent rules. Why regulated sectors need … Continue reading
Choosing the Right Barcode Solution for Multi-Site Operations
For businesses managing multiple warehouses, retail stores, or service locations, barcode consistency is the driving force that keeps your operations running smoothly. When you’re tracking inventory, managing assets, or fulfilling orders, your barcode systems need to be reliable, scalable, and … Continue reading
Smart Device Management: Why It’s More Than Just Tracking Hardware
Smart device management is often mistaken for just keeping tabs on where devices are. Location tracking is useful, but proper device management is about so much more! With solutions from GSM Barcoding, businesses can gain greater visibility of their devices, … Continue reading
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
