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NEWSDIGEST
CO-OP PHARMACY
JEWSON DEVELOPS
◆ WHSmith
has implemented
UPGRADES
DOT MATRIX ESTATE
PM3 from
programme and
HANDHELDS
project specialist,
Bestoutcome
to improve
communication
and streamline
project processes.
PM3’s outcome-
driven approach
will replace
Microsoft Project
and bespoke
The Co-operative pharmacy has
reporting and help
WHSmith deliver
recently upgraded its handheld device
the right projects
estate to Datalogic Mobile’s Memor,
pocket-sized mobile terminal.
Repair costs for its fl eet of legacy J
ewson use of OKI dot matrix because they are so reliable, the cost
and ensure they
printers to generate customer advice of maintenance on a device-by-device
deliver the right
notes and overnight sales reports in basis is low.”
project outcomes
devices were starting to escalate and its 500 branches across the country OKI partner, SCC facilitates the
for the business.
there was concern that the ability to has grown and matured with new supply of printers but they are deployed,
capitalise on new supply chain and network capability. confi gured and installed by Newcastle-
pharmacy innovations (such as the Russell Bower, Jewson business based Croft Computers, which also
introduction of the GS1 Databar and services manager explained: “At Jewson, supplies ongoing support.
new payment standards compliance we use multipart stationery and we More recently, the introduction of an
◆ The Post
issues) would be jeopardised by the need carbon copies to capture the OKI large area network (LAN) card has
Offi ce has agreed
use of more aged equipment. customer’s signature. As a result, impact delivered full network connectivity for
a contract with
Working with Datalogic Mobile printing is essential for us.” the majority of its OKI dot matrix printer retail systems
and its partner BT Expedite, the The decision to standardise on OKI fl eet in line with an ongoing process
manufacturer and
pharmacy chain has successfully dot matrix devices, however, stemmed of migrating branch IT equipment
existing supplier,
Tellermate to
rolled out over 1,000 of the new mainly from their reputation for being including terminals, servers, printers and
supply weight-
devices for applications such as shelf robust and hard wearing. Today, Jewson’s associated systems and solutions to an
based cash
replenishment and price markdown printer of choice is the OKI ML5520, Ethernet LAN-based confi guration. counting devices.
(in tandem with a wireless printer). an 80-column impact device. In the Bower explained: “Now with the
The Post Offi ce
Carl Beeston, The Co-operative past, it has also purchased older and OKI LAN cards, maintenance and
is the biggest
cash handler in
pharmacy Information Systems longer established, ML320 and ML3320 confi guration is controlled centrally.” And,
the UK, with 14p
applications analyst commented: models. In total, the company now has despite the growth of the non-impact
of every £1 in
“With its upgraded processor, staff more than 3,000 OKI units installed. printer market, he concluded: “Dot circulation being
have reported that our InControl Light Bower said: “We still have devices on matrix printers are ideally suited for use
processed through
application runs considerably faster our estate which are more than seven within our branch environments. And
its 12,000-strong
branch network.
on the latest generation Memor than years old. Being able to keep them in by opting for OKI printers, we know we
It is also the UK’s
on our previous device.” situ for so long allows us to achieve a will get the highest levels of robustness,
largest foreign
good return on our investment. Also, reliability and cost-effectiveness.” currency provider.
Advanced Systems Management Automation
- Cloud Technologies - Margin Control - Promotions and Vouchers
- On-line Settlement - Business Analytics - Cash Management
- Contactless Payment - Loss Prevention - Central Replenishment
ACCORD
®
- SUCCESSFULLY DRIVING OVER 2000 UK STORES
RETAIL TECHNOLOGY JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010
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