French logistics services provider Geodis has deployed wearable mobile solutions to improve its operational efficiency for loading and unloading operations.
The company has reported deploying more than 2,900 mobile computers and RS5100 Bluetooth scanners to help digitise its loading and unloading operations.
“Dock operator user feedback has been very positive,” said Sébastien Faivre, technical and performance director, distribution and express, Geodis.
“Our new, lighter handheld solution reduces operator fatigue, and the RS5100 finger scanner is more comfortable to use, improving user performance.”
To increase operational efficiency, the logistics provider expressed a need to migrate from a Windows to an Android platform.
To support the selection of the right solution, the company consulted with Zebra Technologies partner, logistics technology company IER, before selecting Zebra’s TC21 Android touch and its RS5100 Bluetooth scanner.
The logistics firm previously used a Windows-based mobile solution and a handheld terminal from the same supplier.
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