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How does it work?

In the most simplistic terms, information scanned is transmitted in real time to the host computer RFDC system, which may in turn communicate with the RF devices on the floor, wireless. These systems offer the benefits of immediacy, with the interactive updating of information resources, and accuracy, with an error rate of less than one wrong read per every 3 million entries. They are ideally suited for applications such as inventory management, work in process, shipping/receiving, order picking, and stock room management, among others.

Implementing a Wireless Data Collection System

How a Wireless Data Collection works is simple, implementing one is not. Winco specializes in helping companies like yours implement a Wireless Network. Our technicians and support staff have undergone rigorous training and have the knowledge and expertise necessary to support all aspects of Wireless Network technology. As a Symbol Business Partner with extended support staff standing by, Winco is available to help you every step of the way:

Project Services

Integration Services

Installation Services

Software Services

All of these can be combined as needed to support and ensure a successful implementation across your RF Network's life cycle.

Justifying the Costs of a Wireless Data Collection (RF) System

The benefits are obvious, but many companies (especially smaller ones) may be intimidated by the cost of the system or juggling other demands on the budget. The return on investment for a complete system can be dramatic and remarkably fast. Let's consider a couple of examples:

Order Picking: An RF system automates the picking operation. Pickers can be routed by zone for maximum efficiency and the items picked are validated as part of the procedure. If a picker chooses a wrong item the system alerts him on the spot and he can correct the error. Improved accuracy and productivity has a direct effect on the bottom line. For example, if an error-free and more efficient picking procedure can save just one hour per day for each of ten pickers who are paid $8 per hour, the saving is $8x10x5=$400 per week or $20,800 per year.
Inventory: Inventory variances are a direct drain on the bottom line. Shortages cause delayed shipments, dissatisfied customers, and possibly lost business. Excess inventory, on the other hand, ties up capital resources unproductively, on average 25 to 33% of its average value. Thus if automating your inventory tracking could eliminate as little os $60,000 of excess inventory per year, it would result in a saving of at least $15,000. And what about inventory shrinkage? An interactive RF tracking system can reduce your losses from shrinkage to near zero!
Order Validation and Quality Assurance: Shipment errors - incorrect items and/or misdirected shipments - result in unhappy customers and lost business. The costs of rectifying such errors include extra shipping and expediting charges, extra labor to rework an order, extra administrative costs for customer service, RMAs, invoicing, etc. If we assume a conservative cost of $100 per erroneous shipment, and if an automated, interactive RF shipping validation system could eliminate a mere three such errors per week, then your annual saving would be $15,600.

So far we've saved over $50,000. Users of Radio Frequency systems realize the potential savings and are seeing the benefits of smoother, more accurate processes in place. This means increased productivity, happier customers and in the longer run, decreased operating costs.

Winco is uniquely positioned to analyze your current operating systems, set up a site survey, and show you how a wireless data collection system can enhance your business.

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