Case Studies

In a fast-moving marketplace, QSCC wanted to gain more supply chain purchasing visibility on a daily basis in order to ensure continuous, on-time supply and reduce costs.

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With a Web site launch pending in 2007, the company’s logistics team knew that bringing the fulfillment for all the channels into one facility would enable the retailer to make sure that they got the right product to the right people at the right time.

Last Mile Mobile Solutions (LMMS) - "Through LMMS, we are now able to scan beneficiary ID cards with the Intermec CN50 mobile computers. This creates the verification that they've received their relief supplies."

Mail Call delivered a courier solution to equip their drivers, riders and delivery guys with the tool they need to complete deliveries accurately with no down time. Watch the Mail Call case study video, achieving efficiencies to improve their business through an Intermec & BCDS solution.

When looking for the right printer, HAVI Logistics found exactly what they were looking for from Intermec. And it was not just the high quality of its products that impressed the project managers. The PX6i high-performance thermal transfer printer printhead replacement program was another significant reason why Intermec was chosen.

The company couldn’t easily track shipment errors, and in fact was spending increased staff hours on a manual process growing increasingly outdated. They sought a seamless transition from the outdated labeling process to a streamlined, easy-toimplement solution that would increase productivity, reduce lengthy preparation time and increase customer satisfaction. The solution? Intermec PM4i and PX6i Smart Printers.

Earhart Petroleum had several goals they hoped to achieve as a result of the technology investment. They looked to improve delivery efficiency (as measured by gallons delivered per truck/per day) by 20 percent, minimize inventory shrinkage, reduce staff overtime and improve invoice turnaround time by three business days.

VISA Global logistics recognised that the existing platform was outdated and unreliable. It had a slow internet connection (GPRS) and unreliable GSM module that was causing frustration amongst the truck drivers. The existing version of Windows mobile (PocketPC 2003) was no longer supported by Microsoft and many workarounds needed to be implemented to keep the platform running.

With recent expansion into both Quebec and British Columbia, Noble now has more than 200 delivery trucks and 24 hour service. With growth came the need for a better proof of delivery (POD) system. The company also looked to automate its shipping and receiving process to streamline overall operations using Intermec's CN50 rugged mobile computer.

After recommendations from colleagues and partners who'd worked with them, IRLY looked to PathGuide Technologies, a leading WMS provider for industrial and retail distributors, for a quick implementation. PathGuide's Latitude software is known for automating warehousing and distribution to provide real-time information about inventory - streamlining operations for greater efficiency and overall customer service.

LoBue Citrus based in Lindsay, California, recognized the need to automate its produce traceability program. Formerly, the process was manual, which tied up critical resources and increased the likelihood of error.

To meet government compliance on food traceability, Washington Fruit sought the help of Pacific-iD. Washington Fruit implemented the Intermec CK3 mobile computer, PM4i industrial printer, SR61 scanner, and CV60 vehicle-mounted computer to improve pallet tagging and tracking.

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Learn how the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) deployed the Intermec CN50 and Intermec CK71 rugged mobile computers with the help of Scan Read Technologies to boost data capture capabilities at high stakes tournaments. As a result, they expect an excess of $3 million in savings by 2016.