Strategic Technology Consulting for Automation, Mobility, Inventory Management, and Digital Transformation
Technology should help your business become more efficient, not create additional complexity. IBC’s On-Site Technology Consulting service provides organizations with a comprehensive assessment of their current operations, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, traceability, inventory accuracy, and workflow through practical, scalable technology solutions.
Whether you’re replacing aging equipment, expanding operations, implementing warehouse automation, or planning a new facility, our experienced consultants work alongside your team to evaluate existing processes and recommend technologies that deliver measurable operational improvements and a clear return on investment.
With over 30 years of experience in Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC), barcode systems, industrial automation, labeling, RFID, enterprise mobility, and traceability, IBC develops technology roadmaps tailored to your business objectives—not one-size-fits-all solutions.
What We Evaluate
Our on-site consultation begins with an in-depth review of your current operation, including equipment, workflows, software, infrastructure, and future growth plans.
Areas of assessment include:
- Enterprise computing infrastructure
- Rugged mobile computers and tablets
- Barcode and RFID technologies
- Warehouse inventory management
- Manufacturing workflows
- Label printing systems
- Wireless networking and Wi-Fi coverage
- Cybersecurity and device security
- Printer fleets and print management
- Automatic Identification & Data Capture (AIDC)
- Traceability and compliance programs
- Asset management
- Conveyor and automation opportunities
- Data collection and reporting
The result is a clear understanding of where technology can improve efficiency while reducing manual processes and operational costs.
Key Areas of Focus
Technology Roadmaps
Develop practical implementation plans that align technology investments with your operational goals and future growth.
Legacy System Modernization
Evaluate existing hardware and software to determine whether systems should be repaired, upgraded, integrated, or replaced.
Workflow Optimization
Analyze production, warehouse, inventory, and administrative processes to identify opportunities for automation and improved efficiency.
Data Collection & Business Intelligence
Ensure accurate, real-time operational data is available to support informed business decisions and improve visibility throughout your organization.
Regulatory Compliance
Design systems that support evolving customer, industry, and government requirements for labeling, traceability, inventory control, and data retention.
Specialized Consulting Services
IBC’s expertise extends beyond general IT consulting to include industry-specific operational technologies.
Our consulting services can include:
Warehouse Barcode System Design
Design efficient barcode workflows for receiving, inventory management, order picking, shipping, cycle counting, and warehouse optimization. We help determine the ideal placement of barcode scanners, mobile computers, wireless infrastructure, label printers, and print-and-apply systems to maximize productivity and inventory accuracy.
RFID System Design
Evaluate where RFID technology can automate inventory tracking, asset management, pallet verification, dock door monitoring, and work-in-progress tracking while integrating with existing ERP and warehouse management systems.
Cold Storage Labeling Solutions
Cold storage and refrigerated environments require specialized labels, adhesives, printers, and mobile devices. IBC helps customers select materials and technologies designed to perform reliably in freezer, cooler, and washdown environments while maintaining barcode readability and label adhesion.
Enterprise Mobility Assessments
Review mobile computing requirements for warehouse staff, field service technicians, production operators, and logistics personnel to ensure the right rugged devices, accessories, and software are deployed for each application.
Industrial Printing & Labeling
Assess current labeling processes and identify opportunities for improved print quality, automation, compliance, and reduced operating costs through industrial printers, print-and-apply systems, and consumable optimization.
Automation & Traceability
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes using conveyors, vision inspection, barcode verification, RFID, fixed-mount scanners, printer applicators, and real-time production tracking systems.
Industries We Serve
IBC has extensive experience designing technology solutions for:
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Wood Products
- Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Packing
- Food & Beverage
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Government
- Transportation & Logistics
- Waste, Recycling & Hauling
- Cannabis Production
Our cross-industry experience allows us to apply proven best practices from one sector to another, helping customers benefit from innovative solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and long-term scalability.
Deliverables
Each engagement concludes with practical recommendations and actionable documentation that your team can use immediately.
Deliverables may include:
- Comprehensive technology assessment
- Workflow analysis and process mapping
- Current infrastructure review
- Technology implementation roadmap
- Hardware and software recommendations
- Legacy equipment upgrade strategy
- Warehouse barcode system design recommendations
- Wireless network improvement recommendations
- Cold storage labeling recommendations (where applicable)
- Automation and traceability opportunities
- Preliminary implementation budget
- Estimated return on investment (ROI)
- Requirements for developing a Request for Proposal (RFP)
Why Choose IBC?
Unlike traditional IT consultants, IBC specializes in operational technologies that directly impact production, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management. Our team understands the interaction between hardware, software, automation, labeling, RFID, barcode systems, and enterprise data, allowing us to recommend complete solutions rather than isolated products.
We focus on practical implementations that deliver measurable business value while protecting your existing technology investments whenever possible. By identifying opportunities to integrate current systems with modern solutions, we help organizations modernize at a pace that aligns with their operational needs and budget.
As an added benefit, 25% of your consulting fees can be applied toward future IBC products, services, or implementation projects when the resulting recommendations are used as the basis for an approved project or Request for Proposal (RFP).