Rugged truck mounts or rugged wearables? Which is best?
08 April 2021
Mobile rugged devices are not only essential
to the streamlining of processes, their highly durable properties and ability
to withstand harsh environments makes them the perfect solution across various
sectors.
Boasting countless benefits and delivering
a tech solution across numerous operations, if you are unclear as to which
rugged device is best suited to your operation, you’ve come to the right place.
Here, we explore two high-performing rugged
devices – rugged wearables and rugged truck mounts, their capabilities and how
they can benefit your operation.
Rugged truck mounts and rugged wearables: The benefits
Both rugged truck mounts and rugged wearable
devices boast countless features, all designed to help optimise performance and
make the user’s day-to-day duties easier to implement:
Streamlining operations
Time consuming paperwork and inefficient
processes are a thing of the past with rugged truck mounts and wearable
devices. Users are constantly connected and can enjoy immediate integration
into core systems, significantly reducing downtime and streamlining operations.
This ensures your warehouse or logistics operation is as streamlined, productive
and cost-effective as possible.
Software
Each of these devices are supplied with
sophisticated application software for a wide variety of warehouse and supply
chain operations, making them equipped for a wide range of environments.
Connectivity
Delivering fast wireless connections for
seamless connectivity within any operation, both devices are equipped with fast
processing power ensuring they are optimised for numerous environments and
applications.
Ease of use
Helping workforces carry out tasks as
productively as possible, these multi-tasking truck mounts and wearables
devices boast touchscreen keypads for quick and efficient use.
Real time visibility
Each rugged device integrates top class
functionality and communications. This boosts performance and leads to
real-time visibility, making for smarter and more streamlined operations.
Rugged truck mounts
Rugged truck mounts are a perfect fit for
vehicle-based operations including the movement of both large and palletised
items. Boasting a user-friendly interface, these devices are designed to
maximise efficiencies and revitalise warehouse operations.
The range of rugged truck mount tech offers
many features, including the TS3200 device, which delivers easy one-handed docking and
undocking to enable tasks to be carried out with ease. Discover our full range
of rugged truck mount solutions.
Robust construction
Built to last, the construction of rugged
truck mounts means they are manufactured with unique and robust materials. Specialist
materials include metal alloy chassis, hard-wearing polycarbonate plastics,
rubber shock absorbers and silicon-mounted chassis to deliver full protection
of the internal electronic components from vehicle vibration.
The unique, robust construction makes
rugged truck mounts suitable for a broad range of demanding warehouse,
manufacturing and logistics operations, such as pallet put away or picking
operations.
Seamless integration
Rugged truck mounts are not only
user-friendly, but the devices can seamlessly fit within any truck-based
operation, offering a perfect solution for fork-lift, reach truck or
counterbalance operations. Operators can efficiently capture data, even in
gloved-hand operations. Seamless integration with multiple scan options also allows
drivers to work safely from the truck.
Discover more about the many benefits of
TouchStar’s rugged truck mounts here.
Rugged wearables
If you are faced with the task of carrying
out day-to-day duties in a demanding warehouse or logistics environment, hands-free
rugged tech is the solution.
Suited to single order picking operations, TouchStar’s
rugged wearables can work on the wrist or belt, and all of them can withstand
extreme temperatures, drops from height, dust and humidity.
The range of rugged wearable tech boasts
many features, all designed to help optimise performance and leave hands
unobscured to boost productivity:
- Voice activation features and
ring scanners for a completely hands-free solution
- Lightweight and comfortable to
enable the completion of day-to-day, physical tasks
Increased productivity
Operators can reap the benefits of being
hands-free but completely connected with rugged wearable devices. Hands-free
rugged tech improves efficiency and accuracy, leaving hands free to carry out
duties such as sorting, loading, packing and checking. This promotes
productivity, while also reducing human error.
Arming workforces with the hands-free
wearable tech to complete duties efficiently and accurately will also boost
team morale throughout the business operation.
Find out more about TouchStar’s range of
rugged wearable devices here.
TouchStar’s consultation services
With countless features and benefits to aid all types
of warehouse operation, making the decision to opt for a rugged truck mounts or
rugged wearables might not seem straightforward.
TouchStar prides itself on its thorough
consultation services to assist you in choosing the right devices for your business.
With over 30 years of in-house experience, our experts are on hand to help you
select the best fit device for your operation.
Transform your operations today
Whichever rugged device is more
suited to your operation, you will not be disappointed. Why not take advantage
of the improvements rugged mobile devices could bring to your business operations today?
To find out more about
our rugged mobile solutions and how they can benefit your organisation, please
don’t hesitate to get in touch.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR - PETER MARSH
Peter joined TouchStar (formally Belgravium) in a sales manager role in 2001. Prior to joining the company, Peter held Partner and National Sales Manager roles within the parcel and logistics industries.
In 2011 Peter was promoted to Sales Director and is now actively involved in promoting the value of TouchStar’s Rugged Mobile Computing solutions to the warehouse, logistics, manufacturing and field service industries. When not involved in the business, Peter is a keen and enthusiastic football and cricket fan.