Primac Systems - Managing the Print Process

The Barcode Inventory System (BIS) accelerates data entries and virtually eliminates incorrect keystroke entries. Barcode entries are used to record stock receipts, adjustments, transfers, and returns to the warehouse. Raw materials can be moved from warehouse to warehouse with ease. Simply scan the material label, move the item to its new location, scan the label again at the new location, and enter the new location number. Any raw material, including paper, ink, plates and other consumables may be bar coded and tracked throughout the system from receipt through consumption. Primac users who instill tight inventory control discipline with BIS find they need to take physical inventory much less frequently, and that any write-off adjustments are minor.

Another value of the Barcode Inventory System is in the tracking skids of folded signatures or job components. The Barcode Inventory System is used to assign and print a skid tag as skids are loaded and wrapped at the folder. An wireless device immediately records the item number or form number, the skid number and its location. Subsequent moves are also recorded in real-time using local area network capable scanners; so, you will know the location and content of each skid at all times. Lost skids are dramatically reduced or even eliminated.

• Creates unique roll/skid numbers for stock paper for tracking purposes, or optionally can use the TAPPI roll/skid numbers provided by the mills. Primac's Release 12 and later add the ability to track all raw materials, including ink, plates, and other consumables.
• Comes with special resident label-making software. This software allows the user to define the layout of the roll or skid label to meet specific plant needs. The Barcode Inventory System uses the Worthington Data Solutions'® Label Right® PC software product to perform the label writing operations.
• Follows the three-of-nine barcode protocols adopted by various standards committees, including EMBARC and ANSII.
• Makes physical inventory a breeze using the system and the Intermec® scanners.
• The Intermec® 2425 hand held units run in TCP/IP sessions, making their communication with Primac® on line and real-time.
• RF transactions include inventory receipts, inventory transfers, interdivisional inventory transfers, return to stock and the taking of physical inventory.

Wireless support is provided by the industry standard Intermec scanning device. It is based on a Windows CE platform and works on a standard Wirless network.