Jet powered distribution centre
June 1st 2007 A white goods manufacturer
has implemented a new
mobile computing solution
from DataScan using
Datalogic Jets to improve the
speed, accuracy and visibility
of products within its
distribution centre. The
washing machines
and tumble dryers
are stacked in rows
that are 10 units
high and 400 units
long. Often,
pickers are
required to go
behind the "walls"
of washing
machines to scan
barcodes, which
can cause problems with the
wireless network coverage.
To overcome this, DataScan
developed application
software for the Datalogic
Jets enabling data to be
stored when operating
within a blind spot and
automatically uploaded
when the picker is back in
range. The units are now
scanned by the Datalogic Jets
as they are taken off the line
for random checking and are
automatically allocated to the
quality control.
This information is
uploaded to their business
system. This means that the
business now has full
visibility of exactly which
units are undergoing quality
checks at any time. The units
are also scanned back into
stock after being checked
and reallocated for sale. More articles from DataScan Systems Ltd: | 
