This application might not be yours or my favorite, but the simple truth is that parking enforcement can be greatly improved through the use of an automated process.  Most parking enforcement officers write out tickets in a book by hand and then have them transferred to the main system by data entry clerks back at the station.  This system is time consuming and allows for human error that could allow parking citations to be lost or thrown out of court (which may not seem bad if you get a ticket, but it is).  By automating the citation process, officers instead enter all information on a handheld computer by either scanning barcodes, drop-down menu functions, or by hand-keying.  Officers can enter the following information:

• Violation type
• Vehicle information
• Location of violation

Then a citation can be printed on the spot from a portable printer and left on the windshield.  Once at the station it is simple for officers to download their information into the main system, instead of hand-keying all of the information, they simply drop the device into a cradle that transmits the information to the system in a matter of minutes.  Parking enforcement applications like this increase the accuracy of citations entered into the main system and save time, in fact, what would usually take days to manually enter into the system only takes about 10 minutes.  For more information on handheld devices or portable printers that are suitable for this application please contact me at ehodges@barcode.com.

An internal package tracking application allows your company to accurately track all packages delivered throughout your organization.  From the moment they are received from the carrier, the chain of custody is tracked.  In three easy steps, this application allows your company to pick up where the large carrier has left off and accurately and efficiently deliver packages within your company:

1. Packages delivered with FedEx, UPS, or other appropriate barcodes are scanned with a handheld device and put into the system when they are received.

2. When a package is delivered to the recipient it is scanned once again and a signature is captured on the handheld device as proof of delivery.

3. Daily reports of all delivered packages and confirmations are generated at the end of the day.

The benefits of this type of barcode application include a reduced number of errors, fewer lost packages and increased efficiency, all while ensuring that packages are delivered in a timely manner.  Package tracking software, such as IntelliTrack DMS: Package Track, offers a simple system and even the least technical employees can learn how to receive and deliver mail or other packages.  IntelliTrack’s Package Track software has many product features that are simple to use and perfect for large mail rooms and shipping/receiving docks, the software has the ability to record time and date stamps for the receipt and delivery of packages, captures electronic signatures when packages are delivered, and automatic emails are generated when packages are received in the mailroom, alerting recipients to be expecting a package.  If you’d like more information about implementing an internal package tracking system in your organization you can contact Barcoding Inc., they offer the IntelliTrack software and other products for package tracking.