5 Ways That Powered Mobile Carts are Beneficial to Use in a Warehouse Environment

Competition and market forces are driving warehouses and fulfillment centers to continually seek higher productivity. That can put a strain on supply chain workers, who are both the essential ingredient and the weak link of the operation. It makes sense for business leaders to seek every opportunity to improve the operation, particularly when overall productivity and effectiveness can be increased while simultaneously making the job easier for the warehouse workers.

Against this backdrop, a mobile powered cart make perfect sense in the distribution center or production operation. Here are several key reasons that mobile power should qualify as a top-of-mind investment:

5 Key Benefits of Powered Mobile Carts 

1. Improved labeling accuracy

Powered carts can be equipped as mobile printing stations. This enables your team to bring printers right to the point of use, avoiding mistakes and omissions caused by having to pick up batch printouts of labels at a central thermal printer, which might then be erroneously applied. Labeling errors can be costly – the wrong item is eventually picked and shipped, leading to expensive returns and lower customer satisfaction. Mobile printing workstations eliminate labeling errors right at the source.

2. Increased inventory control

When a mobile powered cart is equipped with inventory management tools, such as barcode scanners or RFID readers, it becomes easier for employees to perform necessary inventory operations, which in turn makes it more likely that the work will be done as required without mistakes or shortcuts.

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Mobile Printer Cart Reduces Errors and Boosts Warehouse Efficiency

3. Reduced travel waste

Costly footsteps cost real money! Basic LEAN principles dictate that waste should be eliminated wherever possible to improve overall efficiency. Travel waste is a significant loss to the organization, and travel takes time (costing money with an hourly employee), has an opportunity cost (what else could the employee have accomplished in that time?). Even small amounts of travel time add up when repeated frequently!

4. Improved worker ergonomics

The travel waste described above has an additional detrimental effect on the employee’s productivity for the rest of the day… as an employee physically tires from continual travel, his or her pace of work slows. Further, a mobile computer cart enables the employee to keep all necessary worktools nearby, reducing potential strains and injuries from lifting or bending unnecessarily.

5. Enhanced flexibility

This is an easy to miss yet powerful benefit of mobile powered carts… Your company can quickly reconfigure the deployment of technology assets, as dictated by the business requirements at that time. This unlocks the possibility for pop-up checkouts and point of sale, label printing at the point of use, inventory activities at the precise site in which they are occurring, and much more. Business needs change fast, so you should not be locked into static work environments… a flexible mobile workstation unlocks that possibility.

Ready for Powered Mobile Carts?

A mobile powered workstation has numerous benefits which immediately impact your operation. Powered mobile carts allow workers to move large quantities of materials quickly and easily, reducing the time and effort required for receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping. The use of mobile powered workstations also can help reduce labor costs by increasing the speed and efficiency of warehouse operations, allowing more work to be done with fewer workers.

Contact CSSI To Discuss Implementing Powered Mobile Carts In Your Operation

CSSI has deployed mobile carts from leading provider Newcastle Systems for a broad variety of applications. We can guide you towards a mobile cart with a high quality battery and power system, and support the integration of key accessories such as a barcode scanner, label printer, and rugged tablet or laptop. Contact CSSI today to discuss your business challenges and we can help you determine if powered carts are the right fit for you.

In this era of rapid growth and increased competition, manufacturing and warehouse companies are always looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase supply chain productivity. One technology that is receiving increasing amounts of buzz in recent years is the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) for the automation of internal logistics tasks (material handling and material transport). An autonomous robot is designed to move around a facility without the need for human intervention. They can navigate among people and around obstacles using on-board sensors, cameras, and other technologies. Industrial mobile robots can be programmed to perform a wide range of tasks, and can even be fitted with special enhancements to enable specialized functionality.

Top 5 Reasons To Explore AMRs in 2023

So what are the top 5 reasons why forward-thinking manufacturing and warehouse companies should explore the use of AMRs for material handling and material transport?

1. AMR Technology Increases Efficiency and Productivity

One of the biggest benefits of using AMRs for material handling and material transport is the increased efficiency and productivity they can bring to a warehouse operation or manufacturing floor. AMRs can move quickly and accurately through a facility, picking up and delivering materials to the right places without the need for human intervention. This can save a significant amount of time and labor, allowing companies to get more work done in less time.

2. AMRs Reduce Labor Costs

Another major benefit of using AMRs for material handling and material transport is the reduction in costs that can result. AMRs can be programmed to perform a wide range of tasks, which can reduce the need for worker labor. This can lead to significant cost savings for companies, as they will no longer need to pay for labor to perform these tasks. Additionally, AMRs can also reduce costs associated with training and turnover, as well as reducing the risk of human errors.

3. AMRs Improve Facility Safety

AMRs can also improve worker safety in a facility by reducing the need for human intervention in dangerous or hazardous areas. For example, AMRs can be used to transport materials through a facility without the need for human workers to be present in areas where there is a risk of injury or accidents. Powerful artificial intelligence and environmental awareness enables obstacle avoidance and makes the mobile robot less prone to accidents than human-powered forklifts. This can reduce the risk of workplace injuries and accidents, resulting in a safer working environment for everyone.

4. AMRs are Highly Scalable

One of the great advantages of using industrial mobile robots for material handling and material transport is the scalability of the technology. AMRs can be easily scaled up or down to meet the changing needs of a facility. This means that as a company grows, it can easily add more robots to its fleet to keep up with the increased demand for material handling and transport. Warehouse fleet management software is available to coordinate the actions of larger numbers of AMRs.

5. AMRs are Easy to Implement

Implementing AMRs for warehouse automation in a facility is relatively easy. A company like CSSI specialize in providing AMRs and the necessary software to operate them. CSSI can work closely with your facility to help you set up and implement the technology, providing training and support to ensure that the AMRs are used safely and effectively.

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AMRs are Ready To Go in 2023!

The mobile industrial robot tasked with material handling and rack or pallet transport can bring significant benefits to manufacturing and warehouse companies, including increased efficiency and productivity, reduced costs, improved safety, scalability, and easy implementation. While some may have concerns about the safety of using an AMR solution in facilities where mobile robots work alongside people, the technology has been shown to be safe when properly implemented and managed. Companies looking to improve their operations and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment should definitely explore the use of AMRs for repetitive tasks such as material handling and material transport.

CSSI Can Help With Your Implementation of AMRs

Which of the top 5 reasons to implement autonomous mobile robots provide the largest benefits to your organizations? If you are ready to explore an AMR solution, you will benefit from working with a knowledgeable warehouse and mobile robotics consultant such as CSSI. CSSI provides solutions from leading AMR manufacturers Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Fetch Robotics by Zebra Technologies. We can help you to select the ideal workflows to target with automation, help you select the best robot for the job, and work with you as you implement the AMRs.

Contact CSSI to get started with AMRs in 2023!

Chronic Staffing Challenges for Warehousing & Manufacturing

Warehouses and manufacturers are confronted with demographic trends and changing workforce preferences which promise continued challenges with achieving adequate staff levels and employee retention. A recent article in Supply Chain Quarterly (Automation’s Role in Solving Today’s Labor Challenges) discusses the current labor challenges facing the supply chain industry and how automation can play a role in addressing these challenges. Supply Chain Quarterly (SCQ) argues that the supply chain industry is facing a number of significant labor challenges, including a shortage of skilled workers, high turnover rates, and rising labor costs. These challenges are being compounded by a rapidly changing business environment, where companies must be able to quickly adapt to new technologies and changing customer demands.

Is Automation the Answer to Warehouse Labor Shortages?

To address these labor challenges, SCQ suggests that companies need to turn to automation. Automation technologies such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can help companies automate repetitive tasks and reduce their dependence on human labor. By automating these tasks, companies can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and free up employees to focus on more strategic activities.

Key Benefits of Introducing Automation

One of the key benefits of automation is that it can help companies overcome the shortage of skilled workers. For example, companies can use automation technologies to automate tasks that typically require highly skilled workers, such as data analysis or report generation. This allows companies to free up these workers to focus on more strategic activities, and it also helps to reduce the risk of burnout and turnover among these workers.

Another key benefit of automation is that it can help companies to improve the quality of their products and services. Automation technologies can be used to automate quality control processes, helping to ensure that products are consistent and meet the required standards. This can improve customer satisfaction and reduce the risk of product recalls, which can be costly and damaging to a company’s reputation.

SCQ also notes that automation can help companies to address the rising cost of labor. As labor costs continue to rise, companies are looking for ways to reduce their costs and improve their competitiveness. Automation can help to achieve this by reducing the need for human labor and improving efficiency. For example, automation technologies can be used to automate tasks that are typically performed by low-skilled workers, such as data entry or order processing. This can help to reduce labor costs and improve the efficiency of these processes.

Today’s Warehouse Automation Solutions
Cost-accessible for operations of all sizes
Deployable in days (or even hours)
No major infrastructure investments required
Can be programmed to handle multiple tasks
Easy to modify as processes evolve and needs change

Warehouse Automation Benefits Summarized

Finally, SCQ argues that automation has a critical role to play in addressing the current labor challenges facing the supply chain industry. Automation technologies such as autonomous mobile robots can help companies overcome the shortage of skilled workers, improve the quality of their products and services, and reduce the cost of labor. By embracing automation, companies can improve their competitiveness and better meet the changing needs of their customers. Read the entire article here.

Contact CSSI to Discuss Autonomous Mobile Robots

To discuss implementing autonomous mobile robots as a way to counteract staffing challenges, while improving labor productivity overall, please contact CSSI.

In today’s fast-paced environment, most frontline workers are equipped with mobile computer solutions. However, there are times when a desktop layout (larger monitor, keyboard, headset) makes sense. Until now, companies have needed to invest in a separate desktop PC for their workers. Good news: Zebra’s clever new Workstation Connect is a docking station which enables the worker to plug in a mobile device and immediately convert it to a full-featured desktop PC environment. The ROI case is simple: worker efficiency is improved, with simultaneous opportunities to improve customer satisfaction.

Workstation Connect is compatible with a broad range of Zebra Technologies mobile computers, including current TC handhelds and ET tablets.

How Workstation Connect Works

It’s simple to use: simply drop a Zebra mobile device into the dock, and it will connect to the monitors and peripheral devices. Users immediately receive the productivity benefits of a workstation, the ergonomic benefits of larger screen and keyboard/mouse, and the ability to simultaneously work on different apps on the desktop and mobile device!

Zebra Workstation Connect overview

Workstation Connect Features

  • Intuitive desktop interface
  • Flexible HDMI monitor support
  • Supports various data-entry modes
  • Supports Android, web-based, and more
  • Secure: admin control over peripherals allowed and the desktop
  • Rugged design will stand up to day-to-day usage
  • Accommodates a range of Zebra mobile computer and tablet models

The workstation docking cradle includes ports for powered USB, HDMI, Ethernet, an audio jack, and cable management. Various configurations are available to dial in the precise feature set you need for your business requirements.

The Workstation Connect Desktop – Not Just a Larger Mobile Screen

It’s important to note that the Workstation Connect dock doesn’t just make the Zebra mobile device screen larger… it creates an entirely new screen layout, which will be familiar to desktop users. Application launch shortcuts can be positioned on the desktop. Application can be opened in re-sizable windows, a familiar taskbar is present. All of the features which users make common use of at a desktop are present.

Zebra Workstation Connect desktop

Enterprise-Grade Administrative Control

As would be expected from a Zebra Technologies product, Workstation Connect offers powerful levels of admin control. You can control configuration through mobile device management (MDM) software. You can determine with precision which applications and levels of user access are allowed. You can control the look and feel of the user desktop in order to ensure conformity and easier training. Workstation Connect also includes a USB Host Manager which ensures that only authorized devices are connected – this reduces potential security risks cause by employees introducing risky peripherals.

Zebra Workstation Connect USB Host Manager
Control which USB peripherals can be connected

Applications for Zebra Workstation Connect

  • Warehouses and Distribution Centers – managers and material handlers get flexible access to a workstation for label printing, data entry, communications, and reports
  • Public Safety – first responders can use an in-vehicle workstation for computer aided dispatch (CAD), records management system access (RMS), and law enforcement applications
  • Retail – store associates gain flexibility for point of sale, returns processing, communications, and more
  • Hospitality – create dynamic check-in/checkout stations, point of sale, and guest assistance
  • Healthcare – nurses and providers gain EHR access, admissions/discharge forms, scan barcodes, and kiosks for patient check-in

To further increase the power of this workstation docking cradle, combine it with a mobile powered cart from Newcastle Systems, also available through CSSI.

Learn More About Zebra Workstation Connect

To learn more about Workstation Connect, and to arrange a personal demo, please contact CSSI. We will work with you to understand the requirements of your frontline workers and create a winning solution.

For years, Zebra’s TC series of Android handheld computers has provided durable mobile computing solutions for the enterprise. The TC7x has always been the toughest, ‘best-in-class’ part of the product family.

Zebra has just announced the latest version in this rugged mobile computer family… the TC73 and TC78. This is a significant leap forward in terms of computing power, user ergonomics, durability, and productivity-enhancing features such as an improved barcode scanner.

Zebra TC73/TC78 Offers Major Upgrades Over Prior Versions

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  • Larger and brighter 6-inch FHD+ tough display (Gorilla Glass)
  • More rugged – 10ft drop spec to concrete!
  • Enhanced ergonomics – thinner grip area, and contoured back and sides
  • Includes barcode scanner: choose between advanced scan engines, SE4770 or SE55
  • Hot swap batteries
  • Faster Qualcomm processor
  • 7% lighter than prior model
  • Complete family of accessories

Difference Between TC73 and TC78 Handheld Computer

The 2 versions of this handheld are identical with the exception that the TC73 is Wi-Fi only, whereas the TC78 offers both Wi-Fi and 5G capability. So TC78 is the right choice for work in the field where remote connections are important, whereas TC73 is the best option when the device will only be used ‘within the company walls’ with wireless networks. For example, TC78 would typically be the best choice in direct store delivery or field service usage, whereas for warehouse or retail store usage, the TC73 would be sufficient. Both units include bluetooth.

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Target Use Environments for the TC73-TC78

The TC73-TC78 can boast a broad range of great ‘use cases’. Basically, any environment which requires rugged devices, exceptional battery life and scanning capability, and a large touch screen (but not tablet-sized).

Some typical great applications for the TC73 and TC78 include:

Parcel DeliveryManufacturing
Field MobilityWarehouse
Field ServicePublic Service / First Responders
Direct Store Delivery (DSD)Distribution Centers
Route AccountingRetail

Learn More About the TC73/TC78 Handheld Computer

Contact CSSI for information on this powerful new Android computer and schedule your hands-on demo today. CSSI is a Zebra Technologies partner, and pleased to discuss, deploy, and support this product with you. CSSI offers a broad range of professional services to ensure successful rollouts and smooth ongoing usage.

Warehouse Automation Simplified with MiR Robots

Warehouses struggle to staff appropriately in the face of rapid material handling growth and a labor shortage. Now you have the same technology available to you as much larger warehouse operators… autonomous robots for internal logistics tasks.

CSSI is now a source for MiR warehouse robots . MiR is one of the largest and most experienced manufacturers of warehouse robotics technology. Better yet, MiR autonomous mobile robot solutions are highly scalable and easy to implement. In the video below, we demonstrate a MiR robot for you:

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Internal Transport Workflows for MiR Warehouse Robots

MiR robots are ideal for frequently repeated and well-defined material movement tasks. Some of these might include:

  • Supporting picking by transferring picked items to shipping
  • Resupplying your manufacturing line with components and raw material
  • Removing recycling or waste material
  • Movement of carts, or pallet transport in your warehouse – even heavier loads
  • Even transferring items from one line to another as a ‘virtual conveyor belt’

Ready to do a proof of concept project? Implement one or two robots as a way to prove out your business case and ROI. It’s easy to scale up later as you expand project scope and add new logistics tasks for your mobile industrial robot fleet.

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See the family of MiR Warehouse Robots

CSSI will support you from workflow selection through project implementation. Our AMR experts will get you started quickly so that you can see the benefits of mobile robots.

Learn More About MiR Warehouse Robots

Take the next step by contacting CSSI to learn more about MiR robots and arrange a demo of this powerful solution to support your internal logistics. The CSSI team looks forward to working with you on warehouse automation with industrial robots in 2023!

CSSI Simplifies Internal Transportation with Advanced Mobile Robots

CSSI Technologies is now a source for autonomous mobile robots offered by MiR (Mobile Industrial Robots). Founded in 2011, MiR is a leading manufacturer in the development of robotics technology for internal logistics. MiR offers a robust line of AMR base units which can transport pallets, racks, and carts, improving productivity by reducing your usage of human-controlled material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and static conveyor systems.

MiR AMR Product Line

As the US mid-Atlantic region’s premier source for supply chain mobile computing and data capture technology, CSSI is excited to further expand its suite of product offerings for the warehouse, manufacturing facility, and distribution center, now including MiR mobile robots. CSSI will consult with you to identify your best task candidates for industrial automation, and will work with you to demo and configure the ideal AMR solution.

MiR Robot Applications & Advantages

MiRs autonomous robots (such as the MiR100 robot) are suitable for a broad range of internal logistics tasks, such as parts-to-line, kitting/picking, putaway, pallet transport, and trash removal. The automation of these internal transport tasks allows you to redeploy expensive human workers to higher value activities, and reduces challenges in keeping the workforce adequately staffed.

MiR mobile robots are easy to implement, even in highly dynamic environments with heavy loads. CSSI will work with you to assess and map your facility, and program your desired workflows. You can have an initial workflow up and running for a powerful robot within hours. As your needs expand, it’s extremely easy to grow your AMR fleet – simply deploy new units.

Overlapping Safety Mechanisms

Safety considerations are critical for an autonomous mobile robot, particularly when the unit will be working in environments shared with people. A MiR robot can be deployed without special training for your co-workers. Starting with your facility map: you can designate zones for preferred travel, as well as no-go or go-slow zones. The AMR’s array of sensors and powerful onboard software will always stay attentive to the local environment, as the robot optimizes or alters its planned path if obstacles are detected.

MiR mobile robot utilizes 3 separate types of sensors to visualize the environment and recognize obstacles and hazards. Dual-laser scanner, 3D camera, and proximity sensors are combined to create a digital picture, which MiR’s powerful AI engine uses to determine the best and safest course of action.

Function-Enabling AMR Add-Ons (‘Top Units’)

The core MiR autonomous mobile robot products are combined with one of many types of ‘top units’. These are functional add-ons which integrate with the robot to enable particular functionality – such pallet lifts or a collaborative robot arm. MiR offers a catalog of top units created by itself as well as 3rd parties. This creates a broader set of solutions, and allows you to assign different tasks to your autonomous robot over time as your needs change.

Powerful MiR Fleet Software

Each MiR robot has on-board AI and motion control software which enables you to configure and control the unit. However, if you will use multiple robots in the same facility, MiR Fleet software brings an increased ability to coordinate and optimize the actions of the mobile industrial robot fleet.

  • Prioritize which autonomous robot handles given automation tasks based on position and availability
  • Plans and coordinates the use of different top modules
  • Connects to your WMS, ERP, and PLC’s. Integrate with other software through REST API.
  • Can handle a fleet of up to 100 robots
MiR Fleet software for AMR management

Schedule Your MiR Robot Introduction

You can learn more by visiting our dedicated Mobile Industrial Robots (Mir) page. The team at CSSI is ready to discuss the use of MiRs autonomous robots to improve your internal logistics and material handling productivity. Please contact us to schedule your in-person robotics demo today.

Warehouse Growth – A Steam Train With No End In Sight

According to Forbes, warehousing is a “steam train with no end in sight”. Driven by massive surges in ecommerce activity, which was only accelerated by the pandemic, warehouse absorption reached 250 million square feet in 2021, up sharply over the previous 5-year average of 211 million square feet.

Fulfillment operations struggle to keep up with rising demand, larger facilities… and operations hamstrung by a tight labor market and rapid employee turnover. All this at the same time that customer expectations for shipment speed and supply chain accuracy reach new highs, the ‘acceptable performance’ bar for responsiveness and inventory management having been raised by leading players such as Amazon.

But technology has answers, with warehouse automation technology such as the inventory retrieval system, the autonomous mobile robot, the automated guided vehicle, and automated storage… all improving inventory control and warehouse efficiency.

Warehouse Robotics To The Rescue

State of the art warehouse operations have for years increasingly adopted and refined warehouse automation technology such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling and order fulfillment. In 2022, it could be said that these technologies are now not only accessible to the rest of the market… they are increasingly becoming table stakes for anyone hoping to run a top-performing operation. There will rapidly come a day when warehouse automation systems and a solid warehouse execution system will be required just to maintain basic supply chain competitiveness.

Warehouse automation both mitigates the need for the same quantity of hard-to-attract workers and dramatically improves the productivity of each warehouse worker on staff. Output gains of 2X and 3X are routinely seen in projects which deliver positive ROI for the firm.

Surging Warehouse Robotics Adoption

The warehouse management industry is getting the message, and adoption of robotics in the supply chain is surging.

According to Statista, there are strong warehouse automation trends: The warehousing robotics market is expected to grow 137% from 2021 to 2030 (from $14.7 billion to $6.2 billion). Today, approximately 5% of warehouse space is automated. In a Freight Waves article, Rick Faulk, the CEO of Locus Robotics, says “I don’t think there is a ceiling. There will be another 6 or 7 billion square feet of warehouse space built over the next several years and that all needs to be automated.” Of course, that would not even include the massive square footage of existing warehouses, which almost must be modernized.

It’s an exciting time to be in warehousing!

Read the whole article to learn more about warehouse automation and robotics:

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/massive-growth-expected-for-warehouse-robotics
Warehouse robotics CEO: ‘I don’t think there is a ceiling’

Ready to explore warehouse automation with robotics in your facility?

Curious about the primary benefits of autonomous mobile robots? If you think that autonomous robots may be a fit for your warehouse or distribution center, now is a great time to kick off your project. CSSI’s team of warehouse management and AMR experts can review your workflows (picking, putaway, shipping, etc.) to identify automation opportunities which will transform your productivity. Consult with CSSI to discuss a warehouse automation solution. Contact CSSI to start the conversation.

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The Zebra Fetch line of Autonomous Mobile Robots

Does Terminal Emulation Hold Back Your Worker Productivity?

Many warehouses and manufacturing businesses utilize terminal emulation environments (TE) in order to interact with their back-end systems on a mobile device or rugged tablet. TE, also referred to as telnet, is a well-established technology for this purpose, however, it is not without drawbacks:

  • A monochromatic green screen is difficult to read
  • Inability to take advantage of modern touch interfaces
  • Difficult for mobile computer users to learn – non-intuitive interaction with the software utilizing the keybord

As the turnover of mobile workers accelerates and warehouse volumes increase, it’s important to reduce training time while improving the efficiency and productivity of mobile users.

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Modernized TE Screen Benefits

In the brief video above, you can see side-by-side comparisons of a typical TE green screen compared with a modernized screen . Note the improved legibility, the intuitive use of buttons, color, and graphics, and the ability to reduce ‘touches’. Which screen would you prefer to work with during a busy day?

CSSI is able to modernize TE screens without making changes to back-end systems! This is critical to know, because it means that you can quickly adjust the way information is presented on mobile devices without having to get under the hood of complex legacy software. Our modernization software runs on the device, controlling how data is presented on the mobile screen without changing any information in the back-end.

Terminal Emulation Modernization Benefits Include:

  • Faster training
  • Improved user ergonomics
  • Ability to adapt to special user needs (can even accommodate multiple languages)
  • Reduction of taps and key entries
  • Boosted user productivityFaster training of new users
  • Improved ergonomics with superior user interface
  • Ability to adapt to special user needs (can even accommodate multiple languages)
  • Reduction of taps and key entries improves efficiency
  • Enables rapid migration from old Windows Mobile devices to Android, including existing applications
  • Increased productivity of mobile workers

More About Handheld Screen Modernization

To learn more about how CSSI can help to modernize your mobile device beyond the green screen, while improving inventory workflow and existing systems, please contact us today.

Eliminating Wasted Travel In the Warehouse

In fast-moving fulfillment and warehouse environments, companies are seeking every opportunity to improve productivity. Solutions such as material handling robots, barcode scanners, and wearable computers often come to mind. However, it’s important not to overlook one of the most common (and most easily addressed) sources of waste: travel waste. With travel waste, we are referring to the cumulatively vast amount of distance employees must travel back and forth from the point of work to print labels at the stationary point where the print station is located.

Fixed location printers become a source of time waste, as well as expensive shipping mistakes. It’s impossible to quickly improve this problem, with immediate results, with the adoption of an all-in-one mobile labeling station.

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Benefits of a Mobile Labeling System

  • Significantly improve output (as much as doubling productivity!) by allowing employees to remain on-task, instead of walking back and forth to printers
  • Reduce labeling errors – printing labels at the point of use reduces the likelihood that they will be mixed up and applied to the wrong item.
  • A mobile printer can be a great solution in some cases, however, the label format and label printing requirements may require a full-sized industrial printer

Accessories For Your Powered Computer Cart

The specific configuration of your mobile labeling station will be dependent upon your workflow and requirements. Common accessories include:

Configure a Mobile Labeling Station Today

CSSI offers configurable and durable carts from Newcastle Systems, which boast a swappable battery system, and can be ordered to include the label printer of your choice. The ROI for mobile labeling stations and powered computer carts can be exceptional. Start by contacting CSSI so that we can learn more about your application and suggest effective solutions.

CSSI can also support your needs for shipping label stock, and in many instances can help you with programs providing free replacement thermal printheads for your thermal transfer printer. Speak to us to learn more.

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A Mobile Labeling Station Keeps Your Team On-Task