Zebra has recently introduced the TC8000 enterprise mobile computer, a landmark innovation in warehousing technology that will drive significant gains in productivity and decrease worker fatigue. The ergonomic, lightweight TC8000 mobile computer offers an innovative design that reduces muscle effort by eliminating the need for “tilt and verify” motions warehouse workers repeatedly conduct with traditional devices. Shaving seconds off each repetitive motion saves one hour per worker per shift, increasing productivity by an average of 14 percent based on workflow.

Zebra worked with users around the globe to completely re-think, re-design and re-engineer industrial mobile computers based on deep research and human factors analysis.  The result is the new rugged Android-based TC8000 mobile computer, 33 percent lighter than traditional mobile computers and requiring less muscle effort and reduced wrist motion to help increase the productivity of warehouse workers.  It also reduces training time and makes data entry significantly faster and more accurate in challenging industrial settings.

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Zebra’s new TC75 4.7-inch HD touchscreen computer running Android 4.2.2 (KitKat)  combines the familiarity of a consumer smartphone in a rugged enterprise-class chassis designed for the most demanding applications in field mobility, retail, manufacturing, and warehousing.

The TC75 gives your business an edge by combining the amazing ease of use of a consumer device with the no-nonsense durability, dependability and performance that enterprises demand. Designed to boost efficiency and customer service in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing industries, the TC75 is supported by more than 50 certified applications including price and inventory checks, line busting, assisted selling, workforce management and inventory management.

Key Features:

• Android Kitkat – Fortified for the enterprise
• 1D/2D Imager- For high-performance scanning of any barcode
• Wireless Connectivity – 4G/LTE and 8.02.11a/b/g/n for anywhere, anytime access to information
• Dual-Mode Touch Panel – Responds to any touch, even gloves or wet hands
• Rugged and Ready- IP67 rated with a 6ft drop specification for all-day use in demanding environments
• Voice Flexibility – Supports PPT functionality and is Voice over IP (VoIP) ready
• Robust Accessories – Ensures the greatest flexibility in any application

For more assistance finding the right Zebra mobile device for your needs, contact us at Barcodes, Inc.

Look into any mid to large scale warehouse operation and you will see vehicle mount terminals in use to improve efficiencies across the facility. Especially in the case of forklifts, embedding a capable mobile terminal can improve productivity and reduce errors from the docks to the yard. Having access to accurate information at all time in real-time aids in every process from receiving to storing, moving around, cross docking and picking.

Key Benefits of Vehicle Mount Terminals

• The vehicle terminal tells your driver exactly what items to pick-up
• The driver has detailed information at all times on where to store product such as a bin or rack number and can confirm the putaway is complete
• The terminal can track product in real time while it is being moved within your warehouse or even cross docked for immediate shipping
• The real time accuracy of information right in the vehicle that is picking the product eliminates human error in selecting the wrong product
• A vehicle mount computer than can immediately confirm the right product is being moved onto the right truck for shipping, eliminating human error

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The Granit 1980i industrial-grade scanner features full-range area-imaging technology capable of reading both 1D and 2D barcodes across a wide range of distances. From poor quality 2 mil codes scanned at close range, to 100 mil codes hanging from warehouse rafters scanned at ranges of 52 feet, the 1980i is built to perform. With an unmatched range that provides incredible versatility, Granit enables maximum operator productivity in the harshest environments.

The 1980i is packed with technologies that make it simple to use. An integrated laser pointer aiming system with auto-illumination, omni-directional reading capability, and support for centering take the guesswork out of scanning at extended ranges. Operators of fork trucks equipped with vehicle-mounted mobile computers, such as the Honeywell Thor series, will appreciate how the full-range scanning capability of 1980i allows them to remain seated—and hence more productive—while scanning pallets at extended ranges.

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When speaking to representatives of retail chains, it’s interesting to see how many businesses automate many different areas of the store. Some have a fully automated warehouse system while others have the most modern point of sale system. However, the most successful retail stores have the ability to track an item end-to-end from the moment it hits the dock door to the point of purchase and it leaving the store exit. Below we will walk you through a list of automated retail functions that will improve inventory, shelf replenishment, customer experience and point of sale through an easily automated barcode technology that incorporates mobile computers, barcode scanners, point of sale systems or other barcode equipment, along with our software solutions.

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The transition to a mobile experience in retail and consumer-focused applications has ushered in a range of new hardware to support these new demands. Even though the focus has been towards retail environments, manufacturing and warehouse facilities have been finding ways to improve efficiency with these new mobile technologies.

Shipping/receiving and inventory are two applications that have taken advantage of the wide range of mobile printers currently available to improve performance and accuracy. In a warehouse environment, employees are constantly on-the-go and being able to print labels when an order is picked or stock is put away saves time from being tied to a fixed print station. With on-demand label printing, employees will have an increase in efficiency and better control of production.

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1. Solutions for Every Scenario

You can’t afford not to implement solutions for your warehouse challenges. Whatever the particular challenge is at your nationwide fulfillment centers, your 1 million square foot warehouse, your 24/7 distribution center, or your manufacturing plant, mobile power solutions are available to:

• Streamline your processes
• Help your employees accomplish the most each shift
• Ensure exceptional, on-time customer service

No matter what your facility’s particular needs may be, there are viable solutions available via the implementation of customized power workstations. Whether your particular situation is similar to those Newcastle Systems customers experienced, or it’s a one-of-a-kind challenge, there is an affordable, doable, and easy solution.

The following scenarios depict companies which are ‘stuck’ or are growing, and the solutions they’ve implemented:
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Manufacturers and mobile workers are the unsung heroes of invention and innovation. Their creativity builds stronger economies in their organizations, communities and around the world, and their services keep everything moving forward. But the landscape is intricate, and it’s a constant battle to maintain profit margins, revenues and quality of service. With the vast opportunities for waste throughout global manufacturing supply chains, it’s not surprising that enterprises are focusing on cost reduction and ways to improve efficiency and accuracy across their organizations.

With the increase of devices linked to manufacturing and mobility processes comes the increase in data available. However, much of this information is disjointed across the enterprise, making it difficult to obtain a realtime view of assets, people and transactions. When this decentralized scenario is replicated across the enterprise, with countless devices running disparately, inefficiencies continue to mount. This leaves enterprise workers incapable of harnessing value from their data.

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As a leading manufacturer of Auto Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) products, Intermec has all the barcode, RFID, and mobility products to help you manage any sized warehouse. From checking in palattes as they come through dock doors to tracking inventory and shipping out orders, Intermec has a complete product line to make your operations more efficient and accurate.

As distribution center operators look ahead to stay competitive in 2015 and beyond, Honeywell has announced two new innovative products designed to boost operations – a versatile hands-free wearable solution engineered to drive efficiency, productivity and accuracy inside the four walls of the warehouse, and the Thor CV31 vehicle mount computer, combining the latest computing technology into a compact enclosure that minimizes driver obstruction. Both products will be on display at the 2014 Pack Expo International in Chicago from Nov. 2–5, 2014.

Thor CV31 Vechicle Mount Computer 
Featured at the show is the Thor CV31 vehicle-mount computer. Suited for warehouse operations, the CV31 displays supply chain workflow information in a manner that is easily seen, within reach, yet never in the way.
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