Mobile government solutions increase the flexibility and the productivity of workers to ensure the safety of communities and the fast response to problems.  Deploying solutions with the latest mobile, voice, bar code and RFID technologies provides compliance with standards and mandates, reduces costs and increases operational efficiency.  Mobile solutions for government agencies include:

• Barcode Inventory Tracking Systems- BITS Kits include mobile devices and software that support bar code technology to help personnel manage mission-critical inventory.  Read the press release about the DecisionPoint solution for the United States Air Force Reserve to learn more.
• Asset tracking and management systems-Meet regulatory compliance requirements, ensure timely maintenance and provide accountability.
• Item Unique Identification (IUID) asset labeling-IUID is an asset identification system instituted by the United States Department of Defense (DoD).  Compliance requires that all IUID labels, marks or tags use a two-dimensional (2D) Data Matrix symbol with the data formatted in accordance with syntax and formatting standards necessary to ensure accurate scanning and tracking.
• Two-Way Radios-improve the response time to critical situations with instant two-way communication.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about mobile solutions designed for government agencies.

Typical mobile retail solutions can be categorized in two segments by business function:

• In-Store Systems-Mobile Inventory, Mobile Point of Sale (POS), Customer-Facing Applications and other specialized systems.
• Distribution Systems-Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems.

DecisionPoint provides expert solutions in all areas of retail, from store operations to distribution center operations and understands that each system requires a combination of hardware, software, services and support to be successful.  Visit us in the next few days to learn more about our specific in-store and distribution center solutions that utilize mobile computing and scanning systems to handle multiple business functions.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about our mobile solutions designed for retailers.

QR Codes, or Quick Response Codes are a type of 2D bar code symbology that is designed to be scanned by the camera on a mobile phone.  You may have seen these popping up in advertisements or even during shopping trips.  QR codes are gaining popularity because they provide consumers with the ability to instantly access information about products, visit websites and learn more about sales/promotions.

According to a recent InsightExpress study, 82% of consumers already use their mobile phones during shopping trips.  This offers retailers a new way to enhance the shopping experience and interact with their customers.  DecisionPoint Systems has the experience and proven strategies to help you take advantage of this emerging trend.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about customer-facing applications that tie into your loyalty programs and empower your customers.

Many utility and energy companies provide service to hundreds of thousands of customers or more.  Keeping these customers happy and providing efficient and reliable service is a top priority.  Mobile solutions enable utility and energy companies to streamline operations and provide real-time visibility into:

• Field worker performance
• Equipment performance
• Consumer consumption
• Asset utilization

With real-time accurate data, efficiency is improved and system problems are reduced, providing a new level of customer service.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about mobile solutions designed for utility and energy companies.

According to Retail Systems Research, 88% of mega-retailers cite the need to make employees more productive as a top priority.  Empowering associates with mobile technology will not only transform the shopping experience, but increase employee productivity as well.  Retailers can improve employee productivity with solutions such as:

• Mobile Task Management-employees can record completion of assigned tasks via mobile devices or kiosks
• Enterprise Communication-keeping employees connected with Voice solutions enables them to assist customers from anywhere in the store, locate merchandise and request assistance on-the-go
• Mobile Point of Sale (POS)-empower your employees to make a sale from anywhere in the store
• Inventory Management-reduce errors and increase productivity with mobile computers that speed up the inventory process and improve accuracy

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about mobile solutions that improve employee productivity.

Many hotels and resorts now include restaurants, specialty stores, casinos and even night clubs.  Mobile solutions provide the opportunity for these full-service hotels and resorts to deliver excellent service throughout the establishment.  From check-in, to check-out, mobility can transform the guest experience.  Some typical mobile applications used in this type of setting include:

• Self-service check-in via micro kiosks
• Dining reservations via kiosks or mobile devices
• Mobile tableside ordering for restaurants, poolside or beach front service
• Voice solutions that keep staff and management connected
• Facilities management via mobile devices

…And more!

Mobility will enable your staff to better serve guests and increase productivity.

Let’s Get Mobile! Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about mobile solutions designed for hotels and resorts.

The MCAA Last Mile Delivery Forum was a great event!  Once again, DecisionPoint was proud to take part in one of the most comprehensive trade shows for the courier industry.  We hope you had a chance to visit DecisionPoint during the show, but if you were unable to attend, this is your opportunity to learn more about the devices and solutions we had on display in our booth.  Check out our MobileArc Courier Solution webpage to learn more about our end-to-end mobile solutions designed for the courier and the express delivery industry.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about our end-to-end mobile courier 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 April 8th post we discussed the features of Mobile Task Management Solutions and the ways that they provide consistency across retail store locations.  Another mobile solution that provides consistency and improves productivity is a mobile planogram solution.  Planograms are an important part of the retail industry because proper product placement and merchandising is crucial to sales.  That’s why you’ve got to get it right, and not just in one location, but in every store. 

Depending on the size of a store or the shelf reset that is taking place, paper planograms can become quite confusing.  At right is a screenshot from DecisionPoint’s software partner Global Bay that shows the detail your associates will have right at their fingertips instead of relying on a poorly printed paper planogram.  With a mobile planogram solution in place, headquarters captures and sends images and detailed store-specific instructions to mobile devices and store associates are trained on the shelf layout guidelines.  Once the layout has been completed, store associates can send an image back to headquarters for approval.  With a mobile planogram solution you will:

• Eliminate confusion and error
• Maintain a standardized floor and shelf layout
• Enforce product placement guidelines from headquarters
• Improve productivity
• Enable fast transmission of time sensitive layouts

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about mobile planogram solutions and other mobile retail applications.

Do you have the ability to easily push out firmware updates to correct problems with devices?  Imagine this; a new firmware update is released to correct an issue that you’ve been experiencing on all of your devices.  Do you have the resources to send someone to manually correct the issue for each device?  How many devices do you have?  How widely dispersed are they?  Can you afford the lost productivity to take the devices out of the field?   It’s important to think about these kinds of scenarios and questions when implementing a mobile solution.

With DecisionPoint’s MobileCare device management, we create the firmware package and send it down to each device to correct the issue remotely.  This means no wasted resources and your devices are back in the field more quickly so your employees can stay productive. 

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about our full suite of MobileCare Support Services designed to keep on-the-go workforces productive.