ABS Holdings enhances its shipping operations
ABS Holdings is using the Datalogic Falcon X3 to improve the company’s Hampshire-based pick, pack and shipping operations and meet increased levels of shipping.
ABS Holding’s search for a solution began after the business outgrew their existing warehouse. The company had experienced some downtime at its previous premises however, use of the existing system in the new premises degraded to the point of inactivity. “The problem was extremely difficult to diagnose”, explains ABS Holdings’ Commercial Director, Symon Reeves, “It could occur on any handheld device and at any location on the warehouse floor. Once in the new warehouse, our order picking performance was a cause for concern, going from a constant stream of activity from 7am – 4pm to just one successful pick every 20 minutes.”
Datalogic partner Ensign Communications began working closely with ABS Holdings and loaned them a number of devices from a range of rugged handheld manufacturers including Datalogic. These handhelds offered the warehouse staff the full portfolio of possible features and form factors, such as screen types and sizes, touchscreens, various keyboard options and PDA-style devices.
ABS Holdings’ staff and their management selected the Datalogic Falcon X3, preferring its combination of rugged ergonomic design, QWERTY keyboard and high-performance long range 2D imaging capabilities.
With the new Datalogic handheld terminals in place and running alongside re-positioned access points, ABS Holdings returned to its normal levels of picking, packing and shipping. “We have taken the warehouse to a place it has never been – the system works perfectly,” comments Reeves.
Steve Clapham, Sales Manager for T&L at Datalogic UK&I says, “Wireless connectivity is a vital component of any mobile computing solution installed inside the four walls of the warehouse. With enormous variances in productivity at stake, we are pleased that ABS Holdings were able to find a robust solution utilising the Falcon X3 and the services of our partner Ensign Communications.”
For more information visit: www.datalogic.com.
