October 2023 Newsletter

The Newest Faces at the EMP Tech Group 

Faces! And no we're not talking about that band from the 70's. We're talking about the NEW faces at EMP. These guys have different talents and are less...British. However, with higher education institutions focusing less and less on our industry, it's becoming more difficult to find good, qualified people. People you can count on to be guided, molded, and excel for lengthy careers at a company. We've been lucky. And in this article we continue to unapologetically boast our luck, acknowledging our wonderful new additions to the EMP Team that will carry on the torch.

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The best way to explain where we're going as a niche industry is to reflect on the history that has shaped what it is today. From the origin of the barcode, through the e-tailer storm, and finally landing where we are today. It's difficult to really capture the history, when we operate and thrive in such a niche industry. There aren't a huge amount of historical resources. You kind of just had to be there. Que EMP President, Dave Mattingly, as he takes us through the different twists and turns that A.I.D.C has journeyed, arriving somewhat optimistic and yet somehow surprised. It seems like just when one storm calms, a new one begins to brew.

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CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS

Sometimes it's easy to think you've fixed your problem when you have the latest technology in place. But you soon realize that no matter how high-tech you get, the classics always last. As EMP technical services group were testing out an RFID solution they had recently installed in a vehicle conversion facility, they realized there were gaps in their operations. This particular gap was based off of a question from one of our engineers. "How are you verifying that the RFID labels you're applying are correlated to the correct vehicle?". Well, they weren't.

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TECH TIPS

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FEATURED PRODUCT

Our "Tech Tip" for this newsletter features reasons for switching to a tablet on a forklift. Valid, tested, and proven reasons. But here, we're going to elaborate on how we finally crossed this threshold. Can anyone remember the first tablets used in this industry? Do you know how far it's come? Like any technological advancement, it's hard to think back on how things used to operate when we're so engulfed in the current technology. Like, are you even old enough to remember the last time you used a rotary phone? Me either. I actually used "talk to text" to write this.

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GO Zebra: Device Trade In Program

There are several exciting offers on the table this year to save BIG on upgrading your existing equipment. Now with one combined site, you can earn cash back with the purchase of new Zebra products. Or if you're in need of Zebra Printer Repair, we've also got you covered. If you have any questions, please Contact Us!