Mobile Computing

Survey of more than 800 warehouse staff and managers commissioned by wearable scanner solution provider ProGlove finds despite continuing labor shortages, many organizations overlook workforce, and staff dissatisfaction is becoming an increasing problem.

Few companies are on mission to connect every possible asset with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. But interest is rising in Cloud solutions that leverage IoT to address specific operational aims, or to identify problems at package scan tunnels, or to monitor motive power charging to avoid lift truck downtime. Add them up, and IoT can be applied multiple ways in DC operations.

On July 28, hear from thought leaders with Kenco, Gartner, JHedges Consulting, St. Onge Company, Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors, VDC Research, and Interact Analysis, on advancements in areas including warehouse automation, robotics, and supply chain software. The free event is open for registration now.

According to a new Zebra study, 92% of warehouse associates agree on some level that technology advancements will make the warehouse environment more attractive to workers

Android-based mobile computing choices include tablets for off-the-truck flexibility, with Android-based VMUs also seen as a solid option.

JLT Mobile Computers (Booth C8087) is presenting a full spectrum of rugged mobile computers and accessories plus end-to-end IT solutions for the supply chain, manufacturing and distribution industries at Modex.

Building on faster, more robust communications networks, wireless devices from handheld terminals to autonomous mobile robots are on a path to increasing operational efficiencies, regardless of workforce challenges.

Modernization of key user interfaces to a custom WMS, along with new wearable Android devices, brought Mobis a 15% productivity increase and an additional 39% reduction in errors without changes to its WMS. The system now is also voice enabled for the future.

Rugged mobile device company JLT sees move as strengthening its sales channel and reinforcing the company’s French presence and commitment.

Operations leaders need to find ways to save time and money while enabling their teams to perform better than ever before.

With supply chains in disarray and the labor shortage persisting, companies across the board are turning to automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) solutions to help them work smarter, better and faster.

Latest Zebra study shows long-term changes to shopper behavior driving retailers to prioritize improvements in their labor and supply chain capabilities

We’ve all heard it: Never waste a crisis. So now is a good time to take a look at how mobile bar code printing can replace some of the craziness of Covid supply chains with accuracy and speed of labeling parts for delivery.

The Castellini Company deploys rugged mobile and vehicle mount computers, tablets, from Honeywell, and also supporting cloud-based platform to help manage devices

It’s easy to buy a product based on the specification and think it will be fit for purpose, but you only get a true picture of how it works when you try it. Investing time in testing rugged devices uncovers unforeseen surprises that can complicate deployment, limit the productivity of your personnel and increase the cost over time.