I work in an IT department, and when we install new equipment, we have to stick an asset tracking label on it and enter the serial number, model name/number and various other details into a database. Since most manufacturers have all that info on a sticker on the outside of the box along with a corresponding barcode, I just cut the label (and some of the cardboard) right off the box and then scan the barcode with a scanner at my desk. I showed my coworkers this, and now everyone brings some sort of EDC knife to work.