THE BLAC-M BLOG
Category: Hardware & Devices
Explore this collection of articles on websites, software, business hardware, and the decisions behind the work.
Specifying rugged mobile devices for warehouse and field work
October 20, 2026
Consumer phones in a warehouse look cheaper until you count replacements and downtime. What the ratings actually mean.
RFID or barcode: when the upgrade is actually worth it
October 1, 2026
RFID is not a better barcode. It solves a different problem, at a higher cost per item. When it genuinely pays.
Barcode symbologies: choosing between Code 128, QR and DataMatrix
September 15, 2026
Which barcode type to use is decided by data volume, available space, and how damaged the label will get.
Barcode and RFID, point of sale, printing, tracking and IoT — specifying kit that survives the environment it sits in.