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<\/strong><\/h4>\nChallenges<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhen the e-commerce company\u2019s Warehouse Management System (WMS)<\/a> was built, it tied handheld and label printers<\/a> from exclusive brands. This didn\u2019t cause any issues until the coronavirus outbreak. Because the system was tied to exclusive brands, the e-commerce company could not migrate to other branded devices at will. Under the pressure of overwhelming growth in orders and 24-hour delivery, the e-commerce company faced several challenges:<\/p>\n\n- Equipment Shortage:<\/strong>\u00a0Due to the pandemic, the exclusive mobile printer<\/a> brand they\u2019d been using faced a supply shortage. The mobile label printers ordered a year ago to fulfill operational needs were still not delivered. This hindered their ability to expand their business quickly to meet demand.<\/li>\n
- Severe Labor Shortage:<\/strong>strong The pandemic worsened the labor shortage too. To counter this problem, the e-commerce company planned to increase the number of mobile printers<\/a> used across its warehouses to reduce unnecessary travel to pick up labels<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Resistance to Change:<\/strong>\u00a0It is common for employees and e-commerce operators to be resistant to change. To ensure a smooth transition to a new system, the IT team had to find a replacement that offered an equivalent or even better user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Solution<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe e-commerce company called on TSC<\/a> Printronix Auto ID to help solve their problem. The first priority was to overcome the WMS bundle and tie challenge to resolve printer supply shortages. The second priority was to maximize asset utilization without causing major changes to workflows and overall operations, which required new printers be easy to use and scalable for diverse applications.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/barcode.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/automotive-mobile-inspection-labels_v2.jpeg\")
<\/strong><\/h4>\nBreaking System Limitations<\/strong><\/h4>\nTo add more mobile printers into production, the TSC<\/a> Printronix Auto ID Alpha-40L and Alpha-4L Mobile Printers had to understand the commands from the e-commerce company\u2019s WMS and precisely proceed with all instructions. To achieve this, TSC Printronix Auto ID\u2019s engineers studied, verified, and customized firmware to enable the Alpha-40L and Alpha-4L\u00a0Mobile Printers<\/a>\u00a0to understand the WMS system language. Together with the existing printer language emulation function, the TSC Printronix Auto ID printers can then operate under the customer\u2019s current WMS system<\/a>.<\/p>\nMeeting Operational Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe Alpha Series\u00a0Mobile Printers<\/a>\u00a0became forces of productivity and efficiency due to their user-friendly design. Their auto calibration feature makes print operation easy. No additional settings are required for operators after changing and installing new media rolls. Operators also favor Alpha Series\u00a0Mobile Printers<\/a>\u00a0because they\u2019re reliable and compact whether they\u2019re used in a print cart or carried around. The smart battery allows it to operate with maximum productivity for a full shift, reducing process disruptions.<\/p>\nFrom IT\u2019s point of view, the mobile printer\u2019s full line of accessories such as shoulder straps and battery charging docks are helpful in reducing time spent managing assets, while also easing operations. Most importantly, the TSC<\/a> Printronix Auto ID printers\u2019 ability to support major printer language emulations allows label templates to remain unchanged during migration. This makes for a highly compatible and desirable solution for rapid setup.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
When the e-commerce company\u2019s Warehouse Management System (WMS)<\/a> was built, it tied handheld and label printers<\/a> from exclusive brands. This didn\u2019t cause any issues until the coronavirus outbreak. Because the system was tied to exclusive brands, the e-commerce company could not migrate to other branded devices at will. Under the pressure of overwhelming growth in orders and 24-hour delivery, the e-commerce company faced several challenges:<\/p>\n The e-commerce company called on TSC<\/a> Printronix Auto ID to help solve their problem. The first priority was to overcome the WMS bundle and tie challenge to resolve printer supply shortages. The second priority was to maximize asset utilization without causing major changes to workflows and overall operations, which required new printers be easy to use and scalable for diverse applications.<\/p>\n To add more mobile printers into production, the TSC<\/a> Printronix Auto ID Alpha-40L and Alpha-4L Mobile Printers had to understand the commands from the e-commerce company\u2019s WMS and precisely proceed with all instructions. To achieve this, TSC Printronix Auto ID\u2019s engineers studied, verified, and customized firmware to enable the Alpha-40L and Alpha-4L\u00a0Mobile Printers<\/a>\u00a0to understand the WMS system language. Together with the existing printer language emulation function, the TSC Printronix Auto ID printers can then operate under the customer\u2019s current WMS system<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Alpha Series\u00a0Mobile Printers<\/a>\u00a0became forces of productivity and efficiency due to their user-friendly design. Their auto calibration feature makes print operation easy. No additional settings are required for operators after changing and installing new media rolls. Operators also favor Alpha Series\u00a0Mobile Printers<\/a>\u00a0because they\u2019re reliable and compact whether they\u2019re used in a print cart or carried around. The smart battery allows it to operate with maximum productivity for a full shift, reducing process disruptions.<\/p>\n From IT\u2019s point of view, the mobile printer\u2019s full line of accessories such as shoulder straps and battery charging docks are helpful in reducing time spent managing assets, while also easing operations. Most importantly, the TSC<\/a> Printronix Auto ID printers\u2019 ability to support major printer language emulations allows label templates to remain unchanged during migration. This makes for a highly compatible and desirable solution for rapid setup.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
Solution<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/strong><\/h4>\nBreaking System Limitations<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Meeting Operational Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n