Rugged computer tablets - Benefit - Reduced time, accuracy, real time communication, documentation
True rugged tablets are built tough from the inside out. Every component and material used is selected and placed with the intention that these devices will be used in harsh environments. They must be able to handle these environments and continue to function properly. Sand, dust, rain, ice, snow, heat and cold are all things that could destroy a consumer device, even in an enclosure, but rugged devices can handle them with ease.
One of the most important indicators of a rugged tablet is proper testing. While these tests cover a wide range of items and situations, the most common are those for shock and vibration. The shock test is performed by dropping the tablet on all sides, edges and surfaces. This is done on plywood over concrete and ensures that the device can withstand the accidental drops that are inevitable during its working life.
Another sign of a rugged tablet is its IP rating. To be classified as rugged, most tablets must have at least an IP65 rating. To be honest, this is not sufficient for most environments where a rugged device will be used. An IP65 rating would be advisable. At IP67, a tablet is fully sealed against dust and can withstand a water jet from any direction for 15 minutes.
The Value of True Rugged
Consumer (throw away) vs. Rugged Tablets
Rugged is specially engineered rugged to maintain maximum uptime
Rugged is purpose built and tested in the harshest conditions “take a licking and keep on ticking”
Rugged comes with expanded functionality to meet complex work requirements
Facing the Real Costs
Unplanned breakage of consumer tablets impact user and group productivity
The hidden cost of consumer device failure – Lost time (labor cost) redeployments, work morale
Redeployment requires Imaging and set up for an already overburdened IT staff. More frequent performance issues and failures cancel out any price advantages. While rugged tablets themselves may be the most important element, the peripherals are the lifeblood of the device. The peripherals that can be used in conjunction with a tablet are what turn it from a simple tool into a workplace machine. But the benefits aren't limited to the ability to use almost any tool alongside the table. There are many other peripherals such as barcode readers, RFID, hot-swap batteries and fingerprint scanners that can be built into rugged tablets.
Another advantage of rugged tablets is their ability to be mounted almost anywhere. While consumer tablets can be mounted, there are certain scenarios where they simply cannot stand upright.
From receiving to picking and staging to loading, warehouses need systems that can handle complex data collection. Rugged tablets enable your operation to run at maximum productivity with improved inventory accuracy and boosted labor efficiency. Here are our top three benefits of rugged tablets for data capture in warehouses.
1. Improved data accuracy with less room for human error.
Many operations still use pen-and-paper to record data. Having to physically record information on paper and transfer it into the system is not only time consuming, but leaves room for human error. With rugged tablets, workers can instantly record data anywhere in the warehouse without having to go to a desktop.
2. All-in-one device with integrated barcode scanners.
Rather than having to utilize multiple devices, an enterprise-grade rugged tablet is an all-in-one workhorse. Data can be captured with just the tablet thanks to integrated barcode and RFID scanning technology.
Industries and Verticals:
Retail / Mobile POS, Restaurant, Curb-side purchasing, home delivery
Public Sector – Mobile efficiency, LTE and budget constraints
Food Service – Inventory, Delivery, Food Safety, Task mgt.
Field Services –Remote Documentation, Task mgt., Inspection, Analysis
Healthcare – Automated patient check in process
Field Services
• Work order management
• Diagnostics
• Documentation
• Preventative Maintenance
• Predictive Failure
• Meter reading
Manufacturing
Continual Improvement
Benefit - Reduced time, accuracy, real
time communication, improved
documentation
Inventory management
•Quality Control
•Assembly
Delivery Order & Payment
•Digital Training
•Task Management
•Maintenance
•Documentation
Food Services
•Line Busting peak activity
•Curbside Transactions
•Food safety
•Daily Task Management
•Staff training
•Delivery Order & Payment
Staff training
Grocery - Convenience Store
• Inventory management
• Spot Check pricing
• Barcode / Data Capture
• Delivery Services
• Durability and reliability
• Save steps and time
Field Services
• Work order management
• Diagnostics
• Documentation
• Preventative Maintenance
• Predictive Failure
• Meter reading
Benefit - Reduced time, accuracy, real
time communication, improved
documentation and regulatory
compliance