Jun 28, 2022

Rising demands require businesses to have advanced data capture capabilities that can accurately deliver real-time visibility and improve inventory accuracy. Implementing scanner solutions with expanded data capture capabilities helps businesses improve visibility and inventory accuracy. That’s why more businesses are implementing innovative technology solutions, like fixed industrial scanners (FIS), that provide dependable decoding performance to track and trace goods from production to distribution. Because they are fully automated and independent of human interaction, fixed industrial scanners can withstand challenging environments while also delivering optimal performance that’s connected to your centralized database system. In a world full of demands for affordable yet fast order fulfillment, this sort of order validation can be crucial to delivering accurate service with less labor costs. Studies show that only 6% of companies report full visibility on their supply chain and 69% of companies do not have total visibility. Furthermore, research also estimates that 38% of companies in the U.S are planning to add more scannable barcodes and barcode scanners for inventory accuracy. As more consumers demand faster shipments and more accurate inventories, if businesses do not implement reliable decoding performance that efficiently tracks and traces assets, warehouses could fail to meet expectations, which can cause broken trust among customers and lost sales.

Strengthening warehouse fulfillment accuracy without extra labor

It may sound difficult to achieve total visibility when most businesses report incomplete visibility and shortage problems continue. However, to combat the strains of fluctuating labor pools and increased customer demands, businesses deploying FIS are able to automate vital workflows to ensure proper speed and accuracy. FIS provide businesses with:

• Enable quality track-and-trace of every part and package - Products need to be accurately tracked and traced as they move through production, storage, and fulfillment. Choosing Heartland for manufacturing and logistics FIS solutions equips your business with a high-powered lens to read very small barcodes from a long distance or a wide-angle lens to capture barcodes on extremely large parts. Moreover, next-generation Fixed Industrial Scanners come equipped with PRZM Intelligent Imaging to deliver first-time every time dependable scanning. This helps improve accuracy and track and trace operations with the ability to capture 1D and 2D barcodes that are damaged, dirty, or on a fast-moving conveyor belt.
  
• Simplify training times and ease-of-use - Slow deployment can diminish productivity and make it harder for workers to operate efficiently. Heartland’s scanning solutions like FIS are equipped with innovative interfaces and reliable designs that simplify use for beginners and get experienced workers one-click access to the tools they need. FIS also immediately alerts workers of any inaccuracies to streamline visibility. This streamlines adoption and enhances accuracy to AUGMENT YOUR WORKFORCE. A workforce that simplifies adoption and boosts accuracy will consequently minimize the constraints of labor shortages to create smoother workflows and deliver superior track and trace operations.
• Target mistakes quickly to avoid mass recalls - Tough environments can make it challenging to consistently scan and therefore track and trace your assets. Heartland’s scanning solutions can work nonstop, even under tough conditions, with versatile ergonomics and purpose-built form factors so you know you have the best scanner for the job. This proves essential when tracing mistakes and complications since all data is tracked and recorded in real-time. Workers are able to pinpoint errors at the source and separate affected products before issuing mass recalls that damage brand identity.
  
• Ensure data is safely translated into your database - 99.99% scanning accuracy and enhanced visibility from FIS helps implement real-time visibility. To ensure that visibility is uninterrupted and workflows are consistent, Heartland’s AlwaysConnected helps minimize wireless connectivity issues to ensure data is safely transferred without hitting any dead zones.

Distributors need innovative solutions that achieve and maintain dependable track and trace operations. Contact us today to start exploring fixed industrial scanners and connectivity solutions that suit your business needs.