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Choosing labeling software gets easier when you start with what you actually need it to do.

Do you need to design labels? Automate printing? Move labeling to the cloud? Centralize control across locations? Support compliance?

Loftware offers options for each of those goals, and Barcode Factory can help you compare the right fit without sorting through every feature on your own.

Find the right Loftware labeling software for your operation:
https://www.barcodefactory.com/solutions/software/loftware-labeling-software

Warehouse mobile computers are not one-size-fits-all.

Some teams need a compact, key-based device for all-day scanning, picking, receiving, and inventory work.

Others need something more rugged for long-range scanning, forklift workflows, yards, pallets, and tougher warehouse environments.

In our newest blog, we break down what to look for in a warehouse mobile computer and where the Datalogic Skorpio X40/X45 and Falcon X60/X65 fit best.

Read the full blog here:
https://blog.barcodefactory.com/blog/mobile-computer-for-warehouse-work

Need one scanner for barcode and RFID workflows?

The Datalogic PowerScan 9600 RFID gives teams rugged handheld scanning for both standard barcodes and UHF RFID tags, so workers do not have to switch between separate devices.

It is built for real-world environments like warehouses, logistics, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare where speed, traceability, and durability matter.

Read the full article here:
https://blog.barcodefactory.com/blog/barcode-rfid-scanner-rugged-handheld

Need to start printing shipping labels ASAP?

The Zebra ZD421 Bundle gives small and medium-sized businesses, warehouses, and fulfillment teams the essentials they need to get started right away:

• Zebra ZD421 direct thermal desktop printer
• Six rolls of 4" x 6" direct thermal shipping labels
• Zebra OneCare Essential service coverage

Because it is direct thermal, there is no ink or ribbon to buy. And because the labels are included, there is no guessing which label size or format fits the printer.

Learn more about the ready-to-print Zebra ZD421 Bundle here:
https://blog.barcodefactory.com/blog/zebra-zd421-shipping-label-printer-bundle

Need a signature capture pad for POS, check-in, kiosks, or business signing workflows?

The right choice depends on where people are signing, how the pad will be used, and whether you need features like an LCD display, kiosk-ready durability, fingerprint capture, or ID workflow support.

In our newest blog, we break down what type of signature pad you might need and which Topaz model fits each workflow.

Read the full blog here:
https://blog.barcodefactory.com/blog/best-signature-capture-pad-pos-check-in

Cold storage can make regular labels fail fast.

Freezer labels are built to stay attached in refrigerated, frozen, and cold-chain environments where standard adhesives may lift, curl, or fall off.

The right label depends on the surface, temperature, print method, moisture exposure, and how long the label needs to last.

In our newest blog, we break down what labels to use in freezers and cold environments, including freezer adhesive labels, direct thermal options, thermal transfer options, and application tips.

Read the full blog here:
https://blog.barcodefactory.com/blog/freezer-labels-cold-environments

It's National Barcode Day!

Back on June 26, 1974, the first UPC (on a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum) was scanned at a grocery store in Troy, OH. This was a momentous achievement for the grocery industry who had been begging for help.

Now, we know this barcode scan literally changed the world—and for us, was the start of our AIDC industry that has transformed the supply chains of every industry and continues to do so today.

Think about how often a barcode gets used in your everyday life—grocery store check-outs, deliveries, flights, etc. It’s truly the most amazing, and yet still inconspicuous, innovation!

Meet the world’s smallest all-in-one RFID wearable.

The Zebra WS501-R combines RFID reading, barcode scanning, and worker communication in one compact device, helping teams move faster without carrying multiple tools or managing separate devices.

It is built for hands-free workflows like inventory management, picking, putaway, shipping, receiving, loading, and other high-volume tasks where speed and accuracy matter.

See how the Zebra WS501-R helps simplify RFID and barcode scanning workflows:
https://blog.barcodefactory.com/blog/worlds-smallest-all-in-one-rfid-wearable

Meet the World’s Smallest All-in-One RFID Wearable: Zebra WS501-R — BarcodeFactory Blog Learn how the Zebra WS501-R combines UHF RFID, barcode scanning, push-to-talk communication, and wearable flexibility in one compact all-in-one RFID device.

Old label templates. Bad data. Manual entry. Printer issues. Approval steps nobody fully mapped out...

These are the things that can make labeling software setup more complicated than expected!

The good news? Setup does not have to be a guessing game if you know what type of solution you actually need before you start.

In our newest article, we break down how long setup can take, what slows it down, and which TEKLYNX labeling software options fit different needs.

Read the full blog here:
https://blog.barcodefactory.com/blog/labeling-software-setup-time

Supplier labels can make or break how fast products move through receiving.

If labels are missing the right data, using outdated formats, or not matching your internal systems, your team ends up fixing the problem after the shipment hits the dock.

That usually means:

• More relabeling
• Slower dock-to-stock time
• More room for inventory and compliance issues

Cloud labeling helps move that control upstream, so suppliers can print the right labels before products ship.

Learn how to improve supplier labeling compliance:
https://blog.barcodefactory.com/blog/improve-supplier-labeling-compliance