When you have chosen which WMS solution to use, you will need to decide on what kind of hardware the Mobile WMS solution is to be used on.
A common denominator for the manufacturers that Tasklet Factory works with is that the hardware needs to be robust enough to be used in a warehouse or production environment.
We have a business unit that is kept up to date with the newest knowledge on handheld scanners. Below you will find a quick intro to the different kinds of hardware to choose from.
The environment where the handheld scanners are to be used often limits the range of handheld scanners to choose from. Here, it is often the temperature that is the decisive factor. In cooling compartments, the temperature is often about +5 degrees, and in freezer compartments, it often comes down to –18 degrees. This means that the handheld scanners you buy for this purpose need to be able to withstand this environment.
Another considerable factor is how far away the handheld scanners need to be able to scan. Some scanners cover normal scanner needs (typically an arm's length of 50-60 cm), also called short-range scanners.
Likewise, there are scanners that have a reach of several meters (typically 8-12 meters), also called long-range scanners. We recommend that you in the purchase of handheld scanners, consider it carefully, and listen to best practices in the area.
We often see that you work with old work routines (the “it has always been like that”). To that, we recommend that you try to change your work routines so that your scanner needs can be covered by a short-range scanner. This is, of course, not possible in all warehouses, and in that case, give us a call.
We often meet the question of whether our solution supports voice-picking. To this, the answer is that it does not. We have, over the last 8-9 years, researched whether the customers who ask for voice-picking actually have this need or if they are seeking a solution where they can work hands-free. In most cases, it was the need to work hands-free that was most important, and therefore, we chose to concentrate on this segment in the development of our software.
Another important and decisive factor for the choice was that your voice-picking only relieves the function that concerns the picking of products and therefore does not optimize the other functions. By the use of a hands-free scanner solution, you will get full utilization of all functions and at the same time obtain validation of your scans. We, therefore, recommend that you carefully consider your needs before choosing a solution.
Contact us at sales@taskletfactory.com if you want more information on our different scanners, or take a look at our hardware page.
A hardware whiz with a sharp eye for warehouse workflows, Kaare helps customers get the most from Mobile WMS and the right scanners. When he's not optimizing operations, he’s holding his own at the Tasklet foosball table.
Email: kgn@taskletfactory.com
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