Nobody doubts the value of saving time and improving accuracy.
But people tend to think bar codes are just for box labels or that they require specialized data collection terminals, custom software, and expert consultants who spout cryptic jargon and command high fees. Compaq Computer Corporation thought outside the box. As a member of Compaq s Engineering Training and Development group, Mike Foss oversees training at Compaq s Houston facility. One of Mike s duties is to make sure engineers receive credits for the classes they attend. Under the old manual registration process, attendees waited in line for up to 15 minutes to sign in.