Barcode Technology: If It Ain’t Broke, Maybe Fix It?

In order for your business to evolve, optimizing your operations with modern barcode technology matters.  Understanding opportunities for improved efficiency, automation, accuracy and mobility may be exactly what your business needs to thrive.

Cartoon depicting mobile computers and barcode technology with the text “If It A’int Broke, Don’t Fix It”


Ever heard the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”?

That’s practical thinking for the rusted hinge on a gate that is hardly used or your 20-year-old lawn mower that still manages to cut the grass.  Inconsequential things may be left better to eventually just fail before replacement – but not your business!

A thriving business, regardless of industry, usually consists of progressive leadership, hard-working and committed employees, established processes and modern technology while producing products or services that people need.  Staying busy is a constant and sometimes gets in the way of realizing where the opportunities for improvement may be.  Everything seems to be going well because it always has.  It’s the way we do things around here.  What you don’t realize is there may be a better way to be doing business.  Just because the operation works doesn’t mean it’s working like it should, or could, be.

Regardless of your industry, there is likely an operational need for reliable and cutting-edge technology that may be the difference in your efficiency, ultimately impacting your bottom line.  Many organizations must operate with technologies like mobile computers, barcode scanners, barcode printers and thermal labels/printing supplies.  These solutions can be used in the shipping and receiving area of a warehouse, the production floor of a manufacturing plant, retail environments, tracking food throughout the supply chain or critical healthcare operations in a hospital.  Accuracy and reliability promote efficiency and that matters.  Your current IT systems may not be up to date or optimal for what you are working to accomplish.  It’s a daunting task to try and identify the reasons for investing in improved operations, not to mention how to quantify the ROI.  Guess what, SK&T is here to help.

Let SK&T Be Your Solutions-Oriented Partner for Barcode Technology

A busy warehouse utilizing modern technology to increase ROI.With over 27 years of experience, our expertise in barcode technology is the cumulative result of helping customers find the right solutions to overcome their operational challenges.  SK&T prides itself on integrity, competency and service – starting with identifying areas for opportunity and growth – all the way through deployment and support.  Your company’s success matters to us.  We value the idea of being a partner, not just your vendor.  Our business is comprised of incredible leadership, knowledgeable salespeople, experienced system engineers, a caring service team and most importantly a reputation of integrity and service.  Let us help you navigate the opportunities for a more efficient operation.

So, if your business needs a boost and this message resonates, don’t let your operation become the rusty hinge.  You want that gate swinging for all the new business you’ll have coming through!

We offer barcode technology solutions to serve your business from industry-leading providers – Honeywell, Zebra, BarTender, Newcastle Systems and Vigilant—coupled with tailored IT services from SK&T’s Professional Services team that are designed to help move any project forward.

Contact us today and let us know how we can serve you.

Terry Hemme, Director of Sales & Customer Service at SK&T Integration.

Author: Terry Hemme

Director of Sales and Customer Service