Technology is a constantly changing and improving platform which businesses all around the world are using. Advancements are made in technology every day, shaping the future of how we work. The younger generation are of vast importance for the future of businesses and technology, as they themselves will be part of the working generation.

At GSM Barcoding, technology is a huge part of our business, and it is these advancements which have helped us with our stock control software and solutions to help businesses improve their barcoding tracking.

As a technology-led business, we understand the full importance of young employees working in technology, and this is why.

The humble beep at the checkout is a reminder of how far we have come in terms of stock control and management. The modern technology we utilise is a true pillar of the modern inventory management system, and even more so of stock control software.

In the earliest days of shopkeeping, we have utilised various ways of tracking our stock from the extremely manual and time-consuming to the now super quick, easy and efficient stock control we use today.

But where did we begin and how did we get to where we are today? What would our life be like without the stock control software we rely on now?

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Sage 50 is a comprehensive accounting solution for your business, but the G-SMart Link 50 add-on comes to improve its already great functionalities.

If you’re required to perform stock management in your business, this new addition can improve the way you do it while also improving your customer service and your employees’ productivity. Ideal to manage and track stock, the G-SMart Link 50 has become the solution to many warehousing issues.

Running a warehouse, operating a functioning factory and even purchasing your weekly shopping at the supermarket has never been easier now, thanks to the wonderful thing that is the barcode.

Everything from cereal packets to library books have a barcode and while they may seem simple, these black and white zebra stripes are essential to the smooth running of many operations. While we see the humble barcode every day, do you ever stop to think how they actually work?

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The barcode has been around for many years now and it is near impossible to remember a time when a barcode wasn’t attached to every product in every store worldwide. They have now proliferated to the point where we don’t really notice them.

The barcode was introduced in a rudimentary form but only came into widespread use once all the big retailers got on board.  As an American invention, they finally made their way to the UK in the late 1970’s.

But what did we do before the barcode came along, and would our world still be as we know it today if it was never invented?

Sage 50 is the accounts software which can certainly bring plenty of benefits to your business. However, with adding G-SMart Link 50 you can transform your accounts system into a fully functioning warehouse management system. This allows you to manage and track many factors, and while the list of advantages seems infinite, we have just ten here for you to understand just a few of the benefits this system provides.

Simple integration with Sage 50 turns your accounts system into a full inventory management system, meaning you have access to all these ten benefits and much more…

You’re probably hearing more and more about ‘automation’ recently, especially when it comes to factory floors or warehousing. Automated processes are rising in popularity, with an increasing number of small businesses opting for technologies that allow them to automate everything from picking to stock management.

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GSM Barcoding are proud to announce that our strong partnership working with Zebra allows us access to the latest world-leading technologies. The impressive range of Zebra printers are evolving and have announced a new, innovative and efficient series of printers. The ZT600 range.

Client: DBM Packaging

Location: Grangemouth, Scotland

Industry: Packaging

Solution: G-SMart Link 50 Software

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Stock is a vital part of many businesses and manufacturers, and it’s highly important to have the right stock control system to manage stock automation. Small businesses can benefit greatly from these systems, as they can help them run much smoother and create a more efficient process which could potentially lead to expansion.

At GSM Barcoding, our stock control system offers your business an easier and quicker way to handle stock, from the moment you receive your supplies to the moment these products leave. We have compiled a list of the many benefits stock automation brings to small businesses:

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