Every small or medium-sized business faces a decision when choosing mobile devices for its workforce: should it go with consumer-grade devices that seem to promise lower up-front investments, or should it choose enterprise-level devices that are designed and engineered specifically for business use? Which option provides better barcode solutions for SMB?
There are instances where a consumer-grade device can meet most of the needs of certain small businesses. Still, they are rarely the right choice for industrial operations like manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, or field operations.
Many benefits make enterprise-level devices a better choice for small and growing businesses that operate in demanding environments like manufacturing plants. At the top of the list is durability: rugged mobile computers and enterprise-level tablets withstand handling harsh conditions that no consumer smartphone or tablet can match. That’s a key factor for small businesses that might not have the budget to maintain a fleet of backup devices.
When you factor in other advantages like ease of management, more wireless connectivity options, enterprise-level security tools, and longer product life cycles, enterprise-level devices are a far better long-term investment, even for small businesses.
But there’s another reason to upgrade to enterprise mobile devices that you may not have considered: barcode performance.
Sure, you can add an app to a consumer device and use a built-in camera to capture a few barcodes, but it won’t be long before slow scanning and inconsistent performance negatively impact operational efficiency.
With Zebra’s TC Series rugged mobile computers, you’ll get an enterprise-level barcoding solution that can boost productivity in almost every part of your business, from warehouse receiving to the production line to the shipping department. These powerful devices give users a familiar Android experience, but they deliver real benefits with superior barcode performance, including:
Maximize the device’s usefulness and capture better ROI.
Many of Zebra’s scanning tools feature extended scan ranges, which allow you to capture barcodes up close and at a distance. That means you can use a single device to scan barcodes on a production line or capture barcodes on pallets in the warehouse.
Eliminate disruptions caused by less capable scanning solutions.
Zebra’s advanced scan engine is designed to capture and decode even the most challenging barcodes. This includes damaged labels and barcodes that are stretched, skewed, or otherwise distorted—all common problems in industrial settings.
Achieve higher levels of productivity.
One of the keys to highly efficient manufacturing workflows is reliable data capture. When you choose an enterprise mobile computer like Zebra’s TC Series, you benefit from barcode scanning technology that delivers results on the first scan, every time. Workflows that integrate barcode scanning will experience far fewer disruptions from failed scans and keep the line moving.
Save time and labor with automated data capture.
Recent advances have put radio frequency identification (RFID) within reach of any manufacturer. With an advanced mobile computing platform like Zebra’s TC Series, you can select devices with built-in RFID capability to streamline everything from inventorying parts and materials to tracking manufacturing processes to locating finished products — no more manual scans or time-consuming inventory processes.
Whether you’re looking to expand your mobility tools for new applications or just ready to update old devices, don’t overlook the benefits you can capture with a device that delivers enhanced barcode performance. Advanced Automation can walk you through the wide range of options available with Zebra’s TC Series mobile computers to ensure you have the perfect device for every application.
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