Feature Articles
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Leveraging Tablet PCs With Mobile Printers In DSD Operations
12/13/2012
By now strategically-minded direct store delivery businesses have switched to mobile computing and communications to streamline their operations and enhance field-driven customer service. But taking the next step – adding mobile printers – opens the door to additional efficiencies and new revenue generation opportunities.
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The Right Rx For Label Accuracy
11/27/2012
Where accurate labeling is critical, Mangar Medical Packaging uses SATO America CL4e Series thermal barcode printers for an effective print-on-demand medical device labeling solution.
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Is Android Enterprise-Ready?
11/19/2012
The ability to remotely manage an install base of devices running the Android™ OS is the foundation of Honeywell’s approach to solving the associated business concerns. Currently, there are multiple third party companies that focus on building remote management and security solutions for Android™.
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9 Steps To Improve Clinician Mobility eBook
11/8/2012
In a hospital or out in the field, maintaining continuous connections can be a challenge. Medical centers harbor “dead spots” for coverage such as long hallways, stairwells, elevator shafts and hidden obstructions. Cellular coverage can be spotty due to man-made obstacles, reflective surfaces, varied terrain and tower distribution.
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Designing An M2M Platform For The Connected World
11/5/2012
M2M initially started out as solutions at an operational level within enterprises, with service departments seeking to reduce downtime, improve support efficiency and save costs. These are B2B point solutions, where remote devices communicate with a central server via the Internet. Processed data is then also distributed via the Internet. Connectivity is the key enabler for these.
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Noble Automates Delivery Processes And Improves POD Capability With Handheld Computer Solution
11/2/2012
This case study from Intermec takes a look at Noble, a wholesale supplier of plumbing, HVAC, hydronics, industrial, building maintenance, and fire protection products, as they are searching for a way to improve their proof of delivery capabilities and automate their shipping and receiving process.
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Vodafone Monitors Entire Turkish Sales And Distribution Operations From Single Location
11/2/2012
This case study from Intermec takes a look at Vodafone, one of the world’s largest telecoms operators, as it looked to streamline its Turkish sales and distribution channels with the implementation of centralized web-based software.
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Are Smartphones And Tablets Suitable For Use In Warehouse And Distribution Center Operations?
10/31/2012
This white paper from Honeywell takes a look at the widespread popularity of Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and Android-operated cellphones and tablets and their growing acceptance as a practical and relevant technology for use in the workplace.
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MobileDemand And PeopleNet Streamline Operations For Heniff Transporation Systems Saving Them $1m+ Per Year
10/5/2012
This case study from MobileDemand takes a look at Heniff Transportation Systems, one of the top 20 liquid bulk carriers in the United States. Heniff is experiencing problems with the older fixed mounted fleet management system they utilize for onboard computing and mobile communications.
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Rugged Tablet PCs Replacing Laptops And Handhelds In Field Services
10/1/2012
Utility and energy industries – water, electric, gas, telecommunications as well as support services – are rapidly replacing traditional PCs and time-consuming paperwork-centric processes with a lightweight hand-held rugged tablet PCs.