Hospitality and entertainment segments such as movie theaters, amusement parks, live concerts and zoos need to provide a positive entertainment experience to keep customers coming back.  Mobile solutions not only enhance the entertainment experience, but can transform the customer experience.  Mobile solutions help you deliver more value to your guests by reducing wait times and improving convenience.  Popular mobile solutions for entertainment venues include:

• Rapid ticket validation with bar code scanning
• Mobile Point of Sale (POS)
• Seat-side ordering and payment processing
• Line busting
• Coupon validation with bar code scanning
• Parking services
• Facilities management
• Instant communication via two-way radios

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about mobile solutions that transform the entertainment experience.

The MCAA Last Mile Delivery Forum will be held Sept. 30th-Oct. 2nd in Hollywood, Florida at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa.  You won’t want to miss this exciting event that brings shippers and service providers together.  DecisionPoint will be attending the forum and showcasing our mobile solutions for couriers and last mile logistics providers in Booth #18.

If attending, be sure to stop by our booth and check back in the next few weeks for more information about the upcoming forum.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about our MobileArc Courier Solutions and our MobileArc Field Mobility Program.

A recent study by Osterman Research found that data breaches associated with social media, video sharing and blogs are on the rise.  Email still continues to be the principal source of data-loss risk, with 35% of businesses having investigated a leak of confidential or sensitive information via email in the past year.  But more and more companies are investigating information being sent via social media and disciplining employees for these types of violations.  While creating acceptable use policies or banning the use of social media sites on the job may be the first step, solutions that lockdown devices and only allow access to specific applications ensure compliance.  Controlling mobile devices in the field reduces the risk of data loss and increases productivity and efficiency of employees.  With the ability to set access policies you have complete control over the functionality of devices no matter where your employees may be.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about device management solutions that prevent unauthorized device usage.

In our September 10th post we provided more information about vehicle telematics and how these solutions improve fleet management and increase productivity and safety.  As promised, today I’m providing more information about the Motorola VC6096 In-Vehicle Mobile Computer with telematics support.  This compact, mounted, in-cab solution provides real-time access to data and all of the tools your drivers need to improve productivity.  Check out the Motorola video below for more information about the features of the VC6096.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about in-cab mobile solutions.

Telematics originally meant the convergence of telecommunications and information processing, but it has evolved over the years to refer to these types of systems within vehicles.  GPS navigation, hands-free communication, and real-time access to diagnostic data are all considered vehicle telematics.  Vehicle telematics enable the effective management of fleets and the data collected in the field helps improve driver utilization.  According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), a truck traveling at 75 mph consumes 27% more fuel than one going 65 mph.  Visibility into real-time driving behavior allows you to implement best practices to avoid these increased costs.  With vehicle telematics you have the ability to review:

• Driving patterns
• Fuel consumption
• Speed
• Vehicle maintenance

This real-time data extends the life of vehicles, decreases fuel costs and increases the productivity and safety of employees.

Visit us next week to learn more about the Motorola VC6096 In-Vehicle Mobile Computer with telematics support.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about vehicle telematics.

In our post yesterday we discussed various track and trace solutions that utilize bar codes and RFID to increase patient safety and satisfy regulatory requirements.  Thermal printing is the preferred technology to create bar codes and RFID labels for track and trace solutions.  Thermal printing provides secure labeling and ensures that you can meet traceability and labeling requirements.  In fact, thermal printers are the only technology that offers on-demand unit-level bar codes and RFID labels.  With thermal technology you’re able to:

• Print on a variety of secure media
• Encode RFID chips
• Produce numerous bar code symbologies
• Process variable data
• Produce on-demand high quality labels quickly

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about thermal printers and how they enhance track and trace solutions.

Track and trace solutions in the pharmaceutical supply chain ensure product safety and security.  From production to dispensing, bar code and RFID track and trace technology and applications satisfy regulatory requirements and increase patient safety.  Track and trace solutions have numerous benefits and the use of bar codes and RFID enable:

Recall Management-encoding lot numbers, expiration dates and other detailed information into bar codes allow manufacturers and distributors to trace specific products throughout the supply chain.  This enables the quick recall of specific shipments and quantities.

Product Authentication-printing unit-dose bar code labels on secure media reduces potential fraud.  Numerous methods are used, such as encrypted RFID chips and the recording of lot numbers to deter return fraud and to limit the possibility of counterfeit drugs entering the supply chain.

Inventory Management-RFID tagging speeds up the inventory process and provides increased visibility, enabling the tracking of product whenever and wherever it is moved.  An Accenture study found that improved visibility from RFID could allow manufacturers to reduce their safety stock by up to 30%.

Efficient Sample Distribution and Recording-pharmaceutical sales reps equipped with mobile devices that feature bar code scanning and signature capture can automatically record the samples given and even record the signature of the receiving physician.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about the benefits of bar codes, RFID and track and trace solutions.

In our Feb. 19th post we announced the release of the Motorola WT4090 Voice-Only Wearable Terminal designed for voice picking and sorting in warehouses.  The WT4090 VOW includes support for voice recognition and text-to-speech that enables hands-free applications to improve productivity and reduce errors in the warehouse.  To go along with the WT4090 VOW, Motorola has also introduced the RCH50 rugged headset that can withstand harsh warehouse environments.  This video from Motorola provides more information about these two products.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about voice directed solutions for warehouses.

DecisionPoint Systems wishes you all a happy and safe Labor Day!  We hope you’re relaxing and enjoying a long weekend.  Visit us again tomorrow for our regularly scheduled post.

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When purchasing mobile devices it is important to think about the various accessories available that will improve productivity and increase employee efficiency.  You may think of an accessory as simply a stylus or a battery, but there are many options and they will have a direct impact on productivity.  Many accessories are snap-ons and provide your workforce with more of the tools they need at their fingertips or enhance the design of a mobile device for increased productivity or protection.  Here are a few examples of accessories that can improve employee efficiency:

• Mobile payment modules or magnetic stripe readers that enable payment processing in the field
• Industry specific carrying cases, such as the DSD Handcart Bag
• Snap-on trigger handles that provide comfortable data capture
• Mobile device vehicle mounts that increase safety
• Mounting cradles designed specifically for harsh environments that can even endure the shocks from forklifts

DecisionPoint has over 30 years of experience in mobility and can help you determine exactly what kind of accessories best fit your needs.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact Decisionpoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about mobile device accessories that will improve your workforce productivity.