The Hidden Cost of Outdated Warehouse Solutions – No one likes to think of themselves as “outdated.” Granted, it’s a relative term. When most people hear it, they think of solutions that are a generation or two behind what they are currently using. This definition allows them to push off modernizing their own solutions, even […]
What does modernization mean to you?
Keeping up with the times is an old and well-used trope, but in this age of mobile technology and a cell phone in every pocket, what does modernization mean to you? Advanced technology has reached a point of financial practicality for many industrial uses. While robots and autonomous AI has yet to achieve wide-spread use, […]
They keep getting smaller
UNPARALLELED FUNCTIONALITY IN THE WORLD’S SMALLEST ALL-IN-ONE ANDROID ENTERPRISE-CLASS WEARABLE MOBILE COMPUTER Every task worker without mobile access to relevant information is forced to take more steps and more time to complete tasks, eroding operational efficiency. Now, connecting your disconnected workers is easy with Zebra’s WS50 — the world’s smallest Android enterprise-class wearable mobile computer. […]
Data is King
Improve your future with actionable data Making improvements to your warehouse and delivery operation can be a challenge without the right information. Simple handheld devices can track time and actions for each team member, giving you a complete picture of your operation. Analyzing this data allows you to determine where improvements can be made to […]
Scout Safety First: Easier, Faster, Simpler.
Scout SAFETY FIRST, our Mobile Invoicing software for First Aid and Safety Sales is now easier, faster, and simpler to use. We have added numerous features, such as Clone Invoices, Google Maps navigation, a new ability to make bar code cheat sheets, and the ability to set up Service Types so you can service AED, […]
The Kansas City Advantage
As you know, we love Kansas City, and our flagship Scout product was named in honor of the locally-famous statue of a Native American on horseback which overlooks the city from near the Liberty Memorial. We enjoy going to Royals and Chiefs games, eating barbecue, and all things Kansas City. In that spirit, we […]
Best Practices for Technology Projects
After more than 20 years implementing technology solutions in industries as varied as manufacturing, retail, supply chain and logistics, government and health care, we have been able to identify five areas that must be carefully considered and monitored to insure a successful project. In identifying our best practices, we define a successful project as […]
More retail employees using headsets to compete with online vendors
As the retailing industry shifts toward online sales, legacy stores are adopting new technology to keep up. One of these is the advent of voice-directed inventory management and fulfillment. This is why you’re seeing more store employees walking around with headsets, and why you will see this more often. “Long popular in the warehouse and […]
Is the barcode being passed by?
Once barcodes were invented, they adopted quickly and became pervasive throughout the supply chain, til now they are everywhere, marking everything. But will they always be around? Some say their time is concluding, and some say they’ll be around for a long time yet. What do you think? They may be going away soon: Barcodes […]
Safety First Hardware: Unitech TB128 Rugged Android Tablet
Last week we talked about DCT’s application, Safety First for Safety Distributors and introduced one of the handheld devices recommended for use with Safety First: Mobile Invoicing. Some businesses and mobile workers prefer rugged tablets over handhelds. Let’s check out the tablet recommended for use with Safety First, the Unitech TB128 Rugged Android Tablet. The new […]