Logistics

Combining the PHL8212 with a warehouse management system and communication network, provides employees with all necessary information available in real-time. Wireless connectivity allows you to use location-based tracking of your stock in the warehouse enabling your staff to pinpoint the exact location of an item at any time. This leads to an increase in productivity. The full keypad enables a continuing change of information between staff in the warehouse and the enterprise management system. This creates more detailed and up-to-date information for the mobile workers in the field.

Applications:
Shipping confirmation
Location tracking
Inventory management
Order picking

Retail

The PHL8212 realizes transparency in the flow of goods to improve in-store management. Proactive handling of accurate data is crucial. The alphanumeric keypad provides easy data entry for quick ordering and the large screen gives employees clear insight in the inventory. This not only helps to limit administration costs, it also provides visibility of economic trends for management decision making.

Applications:
In-store management
Stock movement
Price checking
Instant order entry
Asset management

Hospitality

Service to the customer is number one priority in the hotel and catering industry. The PHL8212 with alphanumeric keypad provides easy data entry for quick ordering. Real-time order transmission saves time spent from the customer's table to the kitchen. Moreover, the PHL8212 gives insight information about customer behavior and creates transparency in the flow of goods. The administrative features of this PDA even provide the possibility to generate information reports about VIP arrangements.

Applications:
Supply management
Customer order entry
Purchasing order entry
Menu checking
Reporting / trend analysis

Transportation

In logistics environments, goods are continuously moving from indoor to outdoor. Therefore scanning devices, which identify these switching goods need to be water-resistant to withstand rain and ruggedized to withstand falls. Article information and logistic specific information are essential to keep track of the good in the logistic process. With the PHL8212, this process can be optimized when truck drivers on the road scan bills and other documents and transfer the collected information instantly.

Applications:
On-line delivery confirmation
Controlling (error reduction)
Customer relationship management
Location tracking / Route status