Many Data Management companies are investing more time and money into mobile data capture devices that are handheld. The main reason for this is that there is a big, growing demand for this technology with has developed fast over last few years.
They have existed for many years, handheld devices enabling many businesses to record data for many purposes such as stock taking and ordering new stock and many more functions. But today these devices can do so much more and have more memory and are a real asset to many businesses.
There are many businesses that benefit from using handheld devices that offer advanced solutions for every mobile application: rugged mobile computers, development software as well as wireless communication and network systems. Using the most recent technologies, the mobile computers offer solutions that allow businesses to control logistic processes. New capabilities such as working wirelessly, Bluetooth and USB ports make it easy for users to use where ever needs. So organisations such as Delivery companies can benefit from systems such as this.
Scanning capabilities is also a growing area, even smartphones such as IPhone’s have capabilities to scan barcodes for a number of applications such as eBay, where you can scan a barcode of an item you wish to sell and all the details are automatically provided for you. The technology can provide so much potential with supermarkets providing similar services where you can scan products you have in your home and use this to order food online.
The above is not directly linked to business but if this is the potential of everyday phones, then you can imagine how powerful and beneficial the mobile scanning devices can be for your business. The main benefits shown below for Retails companies and business who are more mobile:
Field Force Automation:
Workforce Management
Proof of Delivery
Fleet Management
Access Control
Inventory management
Order management
Order and price look-up
Retail:
Store management
Inventory
Shelf replenishment
Price management
Order entry
As you can see handheld scanners and mobile data capture devices not only help in the management of data but can help streamline processes and procedures with automation making businesses more efficient and better able to respond to the customers needs in real time. This sort of technology is becoming more advanced with time and so any business getting used to the tech now will surely have an advantage in the modern business environment.
