Struggling with Slow or Inconsistent Scanning? Here’s How to Fix It.

In busy warehouses, sorting centers, and production lines, every second counts. However, if your barcode scanning process can’t keep up, if it’s too slow, inaccurate, or inconsistent, it doesn’t just waste time. It stalls your entire operation, frustrates your team, and quietly chips away at your bottom line.

At Taylor Data Systems, we’ve worked with enough manufacturing and logistics teams to know: when scanning doesn’t work right, nothing else flows smoothly. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for tools that don’t just promise performance, but they actually deliver it. One of the most reliable tools we’ve seen do that lately? The Honeywell’s SwiftDecoder™ SDK. Whether you’re sorting thousands of parcels a day or trying to automate parts of your manufacturing process, SwiftDecoder helps streamline the scanning side of your workflow with speed, precision, and flexibility.

Let’s talk about why that matters and how it might help you.

When Barcode Scanning Becomes a Bottleneck

In theory, barcode scanning should be a simple, invisible part of your workflow. For example, we’ve seen real-world scenarios where things start breaking down:

• A high-speed conveyor belt moves too quickly for handheld scanners
• Barcodes get scratched, curved, or poorly printed
• A scanner fails to pick up a label under plastic wrap or in low light
• Someone has to stop what they’re doing to manually re-enter missing data

At first, these issues sound small. However, once they start happening every hour. Suddenly, you’re losing time, losing visibility, and wondering if it’s time to invest in better tech.

The good news? You don’t necessarily need to rip and replace your hardware. Instead, sometimes, better software is all it takes to unlock new levels of performance.

What Is Honeywell’s SwiftDecoder?

To address these challenges, Honeywell’s SwiftDecoder SDK provides a software solution that powers high-speed barcode scanning using the camera on almost any device—tablets, smartphones, PCs, fixed stations, payment terminals, even drones or robots.

In contrast to traditional setups, SwiftDecoder removes the need for dedicated scanning hardware in every case. It allows you to embed reliable, lightning-fast scanning into the technology you’re already using. Additionally, for those running fully automated systems, this means enabling unattended scanning that runs in the background, quietly doing the work accurately and efficiently.

Real Problems. Real Results.

Here’s how SwiftDecoder is helping teams across industries solve scanning challenges:

 Manufacturing: Keeping Production on Track

For example, we’ve seen manufacturers use SwiftDecoder to track items in real time, scan parts during assembly, and validate labels during packaging. In addition, it helps reduce manual data entry, which improves accuracy and reduces costly mistakes, especially in high-mix, high-volume environments.

 Postal & Shipping: Handling More, Faster

Meanwhile, as online orders surge, postal services and 3PLs need tools that can scan barcodes on fast-moving conveyors without missing a beat. SwiftDecoder handles everything from torn labels to curved packaging, ensuring the sorting process keeps flowing.

As a result, it’s a game-changer for businesses struggling with misroutes or delays caused by unreadable codes.

Built to Solve the Tough Stuff

Here’s what sets SwiftDecoder apart from the average scanning solution:

• Reads barcodes from any angle – no need to perfectly line up every scan
• Handles the rough stuff – damaged, poorly printed, or plastic-covered codes? No problem
• Works in low light – no more struggling in dim warehouse corners
• Supports 1D and 2D barcodes – plus OCR, ID scanning, and document capture
• Compatible with your devices – whether you run on iOS®, Android™, Windows®, or Linux™

Easy for Developers. Easy for Teams.

One of the reasons we recommend SwiftDecoder to our clients is how easy it is to integrate into existing systems. Whether your developers are working in React Native, Cordova, .NET MAUI, or something else, the SDK is designed to fit into your current tech stack without hassle.

In other words, this isn’t about rebuilding your whole operation—it’s about enhancing what you already have.

And with Honeywell’s 50+ years of scanning innovation behind it, you’re not left figuring it out alone. Their team offers responsive support, regular updates, and a clear roadmap to keep things current.

Test It for Yourself—Before You Commit

We believe in solutions that speak for themselves. That’s why we suggest starting with the SwiftDecoder Demo App—it turns your smartphone into a high-performance scanner and gives you a hands-on look at how well it works in your environment.

You can test it under real-world conditions: scan warped barcodes, test in low light, try it on the move. See how it performs with your unique challenges. Then, if you’re ready to go deeper, Honeywell also offers a 60-day free trial of the full SDK.

A Smarter Way to Scale

At Taylor Data Systems, we’re not just here to sell technology, we’re here to help you grow more efficiently.

If you’re looking to:

• Automate more of your operations
• Reduce human error in scanning workflows
• Save time without sacrificing accuracy
• Cut labor costs without cutting corners

SwiftDecoder could be a simple, affordable next step. And we’ll walk with you every step of the way—from evaluation to implementation to support.

Ready to Try It?

If you’re interested in learning more, we’d be happy to talk through how SwiftDecoder could work in your specific setup. Whether you’re a lab, a logistics team, a manufacturer, or a warehouse with unique challenges, let’s figure out what’s holding you back, and how we can help you move forward.

Get in touch with us at Taylor Data Systems to learn more about how this software can help your team out. Because better scanning isn’t just about speed. It’s about smoother days, less frustration, and smarter business.