Category Archives: Technology

How To Create and Manage PAR Level Inventory in Healthcare | Blog | Link Labs

Inventory management is essential for many industries. The healthcare industry in particular must have the right amount of equipment on-hand and readily available to make sure healthcare personnel can work efficiently to save lives. IoT (Internet of Things) is changing inventory tracking processes as IoT technology can help streamline protocols for finding specific healthcare equipment, […]

How to Increase Visibility of Manufacturing Equipment | Link Labs

Manufacturing facilities consist of several buildings filled with machinery where workers manufacture items or operate machines that transform raw materials into finished products. In many cases, equipment or other assets are unintentionally misplaced or not returned, causing production delays and increased costs as a result. Supply chain management systems are becoming more crucial in manufacturing […]

Asset Tracking vs. Asset Management: What’s the Difference? | Link Labs

Oftentimes, asset tracking and asset management are intermingled terms but in actuality are two different types of IoT solutions that help companies with specific use cases. In this blog we will be discussing the differences between asset tracking and asset management to better understand which is the ideal fit for your company.

Why Are Warehouses Taking Over America? | Link Labs

According to research done by JLL, the U.S. will need 1 billion square feet of new industrial space by 2025 to keep up with e-commerce demand. That estimate does not account for all warehouses already in the market.  Before we get into the nitty-gritty of why this trend is taking over America, it might help […]

Digital twins: building sustainability and resilience in water-smart cities

Sound water resource management will be essential in the cities of the future. In water-smart cities, digital twins will be instrumental in encouraging more responsible water use thanks to the active role of citizens and the extraction of value from infrastructure information, says Pilar Conejos, digital twin manager, Idrica. In the water industry, digital twin […]

Why your business success is in the hands of development and operations

Alex Lane, revenue growth manager at zsah, discusses why it is crucial to implement DevOps into your business not only to survive but to thrive.  One of the biggest headaches of any established IT leader today is managing cross-functional teams to develop and deploy software in good time. Not only does their work have to […]

Unreliable cellular coverage: A major shortcoming in digital production lines without 5G private mobile networks

The digitisation of manufacturing and production line processes is driving demand for embeddable tech, self-guiding vehicles, connected conveyor belts and intelligent machines capable of performing complicated tasks with little to no human intervention.  No longer the stuff of science fiction, these autonomous systems are already showing their true worth in supply chain and logistics, says […]

Do You Need Help With Your Healthcare Equipment Cannot Find List? | Blog | Link Labs

IoT technology in the healthcare industry continues to evolve in order to maximize efficiency and enable better patient care. In an environment where time is of the essence, it is necessary to keep track of capital equipment in hospitals. Equipment tracking solutions in the healthcare industry can be an advantage for hospitals as they strive […]

How Manufacturing Plants Use RTLS to Improve Work in Process (WIP) Tracking | Link Labs

Companies and employees alike are continuously searching for ways to improve workplace processes. Process improvements, such as Work in Process (WIP) tracking, have become more necessary – especially within the manufacturing sector. The hunt for higher yields, less downtime, and fewer accidents is a cycle of continuous improvement. Let’s explore three ways manufacturing processes can […]

Discover a Leading-Edge RTLS Solution at Pack Expo East | Link Labs

Pack Expo East is one of the biggest in-person events of the year for companies in both packaging and processing industries. According to the event’s statistics tracker, this year will be the largest in history. Pack Expo East is known to have attendees from various industries such as food & beverage, life sciences, and cosmetics/personal […]