In this COVID-19 era, what is your plan for keeping your shared mobile devices virus and bacteria free? We would like to introduce you to an easy-to-use, no-mess option which yields 99% eradication of microorganisms! You can sanitize shared mobile devices with UV light.

In a large warehouse, as many as 84 operators may handle the same device in a 2-week period!

UV light has been used for decades in healthcare settings. Now we have a form factor which is ideal for the various mobile devices in use in warehousing and manufacturing environments. The UV Clean stand-along unit (pictured below) projects UV light into the entire tray area. Simply deposit one or more devices and let it work:

• Kills 99.9% of pathogens
• Automated & customized cleaning cycles
• Motion-sensor activation
• Audit capabilities with reports generated

UV Clean is also available in a mountable configuration ideal for mounting above shared devices such as time clocks.

With UV Clean, the UV light covers anything deposited into the provided tray. Perfect for the many oddly-shaped mobile devices in use in your facility. A motion detector will detect when something is inserted, triggering a sanitizing cycle:

Just a few of the potential applications of UV Clean include:

• Disinfection of shared handheld mobile devices and tablets, either daily or at outset of each shift
• Disinfection of hands-free devices such as headsets and finger scanners
• Time clock sanitation
• Security access keypads
• Visitor log-in computers, or any shared computing stations

To learn more about how you can sanitize shared mobile devices with UV Clean, please complete the form at right!

CSSI is here to support your mobile computing needs throughout the COVID-19 crisis. We’re proud to say that our team (and our customers) haven’t missed a beat. Our support and sales personnel are safely working in their home offices, fully ready to support customers who are up and running.

• Need support? CSSI’s team of mobile device experts is available to support you in this challenging environment.
• Remote control of mobile devices: Now more than ever our clients are finding the value in mobile device management tools such as SOTI. Whether your IT group is working remotely, or you just want to provide user support from a distance, MDM can help.
• Are you still running Windows Mobile/CE devices? There’s never been a better time to upgrade to modern Android handhelds. Speak to CSSI about trade-in programs, leasing, and special deals now available.

Stay safe and we hope to be back to supporting you in person soon!

Interested in learning how you can safely and effectively sanitize your mobile devices to protect your workers? We have a great solution utilizing UV light…

When selecting labels for food and beverage distribution and cold storage environments, it’s important to choose print media which is up to the task. CSSI is here to support you with print and labeling solutions which offer:

• Reliable scannability – varnish increases scan rates and accuracy
• Durable adhesive – optimized for use in cold environments
• Maximum printer uptime – Zebra uses inks compatible with thermal printers

Speak to your CSSI rep today to review your labeling options for your food and beverage distribution operation.

CSSI is please to relay the following release from the SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG):

LEWISBURG – Apr. 30, 2020 – In a time when businesses are struggling to survive because of the COVID-19 pandemic, CSSI Technologies Inc. is expanding their business to selling to the government in partnership with SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG).

The Lewisburg-based mobile computing hardware and software company recently secured a 3-year contract of $18,472 to sell software to the Philadelphia-based office of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

The software, “Bartender,” is used for designing, printing, and managing barcodes, RFID tags and documents. It is the best-in-class software that allows companies to design and manage their barcode labels.

SEDA-COG worked with CSSI so they can sell to the state and federal governments, involving multiple registration processes, certifications, trainings, and bid notifications. This included obtaining a PA COSTARS and PA Invitation to Qualify contract, which will position CSSI to sell to local and state government agencies.

CSSI President Joe Tosolt said SEDA-COG made the process simple for them and described it as a big “win” in these tumultuous times.

“SEDA-COG spent a lot of time helping us through this process,” Tosolt said. “Particularly in this era right now, when COVID is causing havoc on businesses, having another source of sales is essential.”

Tosolt said Robert Brown, director of SEDA-COG’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), was quick to respond to their needs and expertly guided them through the process.

“Trying to get into government contracting from the outside is not intuitive and Rob provided a lot of guidance. He has been extremely responsive to us. It would have been very difficult to navigate it otherwise. We’re thankful for support and help and responsiveness from SEDA-COG especially in this time,” Tosolt said.

Brown said SEDA-COG, as a community and economic development agency, empowers businesses to prosper – and that many businesses aren’t aware that selling to the government is the nation’s largest marketplace.

“Businesses have a great opportunity to expand and diversify their sales by partnering with us to sell to the government. Each year, the federal government alone purchases over $400 billion in products and services from businesses. We can help your business tap into that opportunity,” Brown said.

Serving the Mid-Atlantic region with a staff of 12, CSSI powers business productivity with the smart integration of mobile computing, barcoding/RFID, and customized business software. They specialize in working closely with each customer to create high-impact solutions in demanding environments such as warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics.

“CSSI powers productivity by applying technology tools to make businesses more efficient and productive. We do everything from process consulting to custom programming to integration so that our customers get the maximum bang out of their investment,” Tosolt said.

SEDA-COG’s PTAC helps companies explore and compete in the local, state, and federal government marketplace. For more information about the SEDA-COG PTAC, visit www.seda-cog.org/ptac/ or contact Brown at rbrown@seda-cog.org.

The PTAC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency and by a grant through the Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP), from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.

To learn more about CSSI’s ability to contract with US federal and PA state agencies, please visit our government page.

One of the most critical steps in improving warehouse productivity is identifying and eliminating waste. One common area where waste typically exists can often be overlooked because “that’s the way it’s always been”: travel waste. We describe travel waste as non-value added footsteps taken by your employees in the course of doing their job. Often, we find that travel waste exists as employees make trips back and forth to the shipping office label printer to get pick lists, packing lists, and shipping labels.

It’s easy to not see this as waste because employees are so used to working this way. In fact, eliminating travel waste produces immediate benefits to the organization — greater output per employee, reduced overtime, improvement in shipment volume, and so on.

When seeking to improve warehouse productivity, there is often a direct relationship between the introduction of powered carts and reduced operating costs

This graphic demonstrates the dramatic reduction in travel waste which can be attained by moving printers to the point of use:

CSSI is pleased to represent the line of robust powered carts offered by Newcastle Systems. Newcastle carts are highly configurable, and feature a powerful, swappable lithium battery.

Typical mobile workstation benefits:

• Powered carts can reduce dock to stock cycle time by 50% or more
• Carts reduce motion, touches, and paperwork
• Carts improve inventory accuracy, and create better workflows… and happier, less fatigued workers

To learn more about powered computer carts available through CSSI, complete the form at right or click here.

CSSI offers a broad range of supply chain productivity solutions, with answers to your problems in a wide number of applications. Whether you are in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, transportation, or logistics, we can positively impact your output.

To inspire your planning and give us an overview of the breadth of solutions we can offer, take a look at our 2020 supply chain solutions flip book: click here.

Or to view our supply chain productivity solutions catalog as a pdf, see below:

Here are just a few of the applications we can assist with to improve your supply chain productivity…

Manufacturing

Transportation & Logistics

Ready for an Android rugged tablet designed for easy adoption, low cost of ownership, and optimized for device management? The new Honeywell RT10 is an attractive new choice packed with features for warehouse, DC, and retail applications. Whether using it on a vehicle mount or as a hand-held, this tablet has the ability to transform work processes.

RT10 is available with both Android and Windows OS options.

Particularly attractive is the RT10’s near-far scanner, which enables the same tablet to capture barcodes from a range of distances, saving footsteps and time for users.

• Near/far barcode scanner
• 10 inch screen
• IP65 sealing
• Rugged! Withstands 4 ft. drops to concrete
• Vehicle docks for forklifts make this an attractive option for less abusive warehouse applications
• Productivity-boosting add-ons such as Honeywell Operational Intelligence and Smart Talk.

Are your mobile computers regularly washed down, or exposed to abusive elements? Extend the life of your investment with protective key protectors specially fit to your device.

• Keep your devices sanitary for your users
• Prevent premature wear on the keys
• Avoid key markings wearing off due to repeated use and cleaning

We also have rugged custom holsters and cases available for all models of rugged mobile devices. Interested in learning more? Contact CSSI using the form and right so we can discuss options for key protectors for your mobile devices.

Following on the launch of its unique Device Lifecycle Management service, CSSI is pleased to announce a new Android Device Provisioning service. In an industry-leading move, CSSI Technologies has launched the enterprise mobile industry’s first lifecycle management program. With CSSI Device Lifecycle Management ™ , CSSI provides a service which provisions, manages, and updates Android mobile devices, removing the workload from customers’ overloaded internal IT teams. Perfect for companies completing a migration from Windows to Android.

Receive Android mobile computers which are configured and ready to deploy right out of the box, courtesy of CSSI Android Device Provisioning.

CSSI Device Provisioning has several benefits:

• Removes the burden of android device configuration and provisioning from your overburdened internal IT team, which may lack free time as well as proficiency in Android.
• With a fully managed device, you can ensure that a standard configuration is followed for every android enterprise device you deploy. Mobile device standards make setup, ongoing android device management and troubleshooting easier, and reduce security risks by improving mobile security. CSSI can handle creation of APK, device setup, and deployment of each android enterprise device to your users. We will work with you to create an android device policy, and ensure it is adhered to through our provisioning method, including creation of a QR code and APK for a standard configuration.
• Ensures that when each managed device is sent out for warranty repair, it returns to your facility pre-configured for immediate use. This is a continual problem area for many customers, who find that devices may return from repair with new and non-compatible firmware versions.
• Get each Android enterprise device into production use faster!

Learn more about CSSI Android Device Provisioning by clicking here.

CSSI has partnered with Newcastle Systems, a leading manufacturer of powered carts and workstations, to add mobile printer carts and computing stations to its product lineup. With powered carts, it is possible to eliminate process travel waste and to improve processes such as receiving, cycle counting, inventory taking, shipping, and more. This creates a true win/win scenario — less wasted effort by the worker, and greater productivity for the business.

The Newcastle line of powered carts has multiple benefits:

• A variety of cart sizes and configurations
• CSSI can integrate with a broad variety of durable label printers, tablets, and barcode scanners.
• Newcastle’s Power Swap Nucleus with hot-swappable lithium batteries supporting up to 460 watt hours and a 5-7 year battery life / 3,000 cycles.
• Already have a cart and just need a better power source? We can supply the Power Swap Nucleus.

CSSI is ready to work with you to study your process and identify opportunities for waste reduction with mobile computing or printer stations. To learn more about options for reducing wasted foot travel and thereby improving staff productivity, please visit our page on mobile printer carts and workstations.