LOGISTICS
In logistics environments, purchasing, storage and distribution are interrelated. Optimizing each step in the supply chain up to the point of delivery leads to improved performance.
Fast wireless data transmission, on-board scanning, reliable performance, and real-time communication with the enterprise database are necessary to ensure accuracy and time management. Especially now that the world relies more on online ordering, there is an increasing need for reliable logistics barcode scanners.
Automatic Identification Technologies
In logistics processes, barcodes are proven information providers, inventory managers and supply locators. Apply barcodes to identify packages and automate the process. Use 2D barcodes when you need to include a lot of information in a small amount of space.
Opticon scanning solutions capture and transfer data in real time at any location. Our OEM scanners and mobile computers with integrated scanners accurately identify activities and automatically upload these activities to the central database.
This method of quickly and accurately identifying goods contributes to transparency and optimizes productivity.
Durable Equipment
Logistics are managed in harsh environments. Products designed for these environments have durable casings that can withstand normal wear and tear, as well as weather condition changes when moving from indoor to outdoor environments.
Opticon produces various models of rugged handheld scanners and mobile computers, and ring scanners to meet that demand.
Warehouse Management
Quick responses in the logistics process leads to successful performance
Maintaining an accurate inventory can be challenging in warehouses where goods are continuously moving. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are typically equipped with network communication features to make real-time data available in every chain of the process. The WMS clearly tracks incoming and outgoing goods and keeps the information systems accurate and up to date.
Ruggedized mobile devices and handheld scanners can keep pace with the speed of continuously incoming and outgoing goods and pinpoint their exact location, improving accuracy and speed. The WMS can be uploaded to the devices enabling a real-time connection to the back office. New technologies like pick by light by means of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) optimally support this logistics process.
Electronic Ordering
COVID-related issues in the world have caused the online ordering market to explode and become more vital than ever. Trade enterprises strive to implement, improve, and speed up ordering systems for their customers.
Many customers regularly order products, and online ordering keeps these customers from running out of stock. Opticon’s unique range of companion scanners and ring scanners are the ideal solution for electronic ordering. Employees can carry rugged mobile devices or ring scanners around the entire warehouse and use logistics barcode scanning solutions to easily scan products for customer orders.
Voice-Enabled and Pick by Light Order Picking
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Pick by Light in the warehouse enables users to pick orders efficiently. Together with Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), and Electronic Shelf Label (ESL), this is a valuable addition to your data collection process.
The training for speech recognition is a one-time investment with a rapid payback in a labor-intensive working environment. With the paperless Pick by Light system, the coworker immediately sees the exact location as well as the correct number of articles to be picked. This all enables reduced order picking time and improved accuracy, increasing profits by reducing operation costs.
Track & Trace
Opticon Provides Solutions That Support All Logistics Management Systems, from the Warehouse to Point of Delivery
COVID was an unexpected catalyst for OEM scan engines as the need to integrate data collection and contactless engagement capabilities in a variety of devices continues to expand. Shipments pass through different handlers and distribution channels on their way to their final destinations. Recording the past and current locations of a shipment is a key part of logistics.
Tracking and tracing products occurs along the entire supply chain. Track & Trace is the commonly used term for determining the current and past locations of items via standardized reference numbers or dedicated barcodes. Many handlers and distribution networks are involved in these logistics movements. With real-time locating solutions, the response time between the movement of the goods and the availability of up-to-date information is reduced to a minimum, improving the reliability and accuracy of routing data.
Scheduling can be structured with more precision due to better visibility of drop-off points during routing. With mobile communication technologies, is possible to coordinate the process from a central location and continue to send instructions to nearby freight carriers in the field. Tracking and tracing also provides detailed information about cross-border shipments.
Transportation
Eliminate Distracting Paperwork and Communicate Updates from the Field to Enable Efficient Back Office Scheduling
Communication between the planning department and the truck driver is crucial. Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) enables verbal communication so that orders can be sent to mobile devices using Wi-Fi™.
Distributors can give feedback, confirm orders and deliveries, and immediately send data back to the office for processing. Automatically generated reports coupled with customer data are accessible from any location, creating a transparent environment, enabling real-time communication, and reducing errors and complexity.
Logistics barcode readers with integrated GPS
A Global Positioning System (GPS) allows mobile workforces to easily find their destinations. Absolute GPS times can also be integrated into your business application. Opticon’s logistics barcode readers with integrated GPS enable the workforce to automatically record their geographical location along with other entries, like adding real-world coordinates to scanned data. The availability of this type of data capture technologies enhances tracking and tracing capabilities in the field.
Opticon solutions offer a wide variety of communication technologies for logistics companies. A single mobile device can be integrated with cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS communications along with a logistics barcode scanner and camera, making it the ideal solution for today’s mobile workforce. Entering updates in the field optimizes back-office scheduling. Signature capture provides electronic proof of delivery, which speeds up data processing and improves operational efficiencies.
