Feature Barcoding, Labelling & Packaging RF keeps product right on track
Office products supplier Spicers has equipped its warehouse with the latest automatic data capture and RF technology from Peak-Ryzex, allowing them to provide the highest level of service to customers
filment - a key advantage in the highly competitive office products market. Should any of the technology fail, Peak-Ryzex provides rapid replace- ment from its extensive buffer stock which minimises downtime and elimi- nates potential disruption to Spicers’ renowned levels of service.
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eading office products distributor Spicers is equipping its Smethwick warehouse with the latest auto- matic data capture and RF technology solutions and services from Peak- Ryzex. The site that has recently been expanded to 17,000 m2 and will use new equipment including Honeywell barcode scanners, handheld comput- ers, barcode label printers and truck- mount terminals running wirelessly over a Cisco RF network. Peak-Ryzex’s technical support, pro- ject management, site survey audits and maintenance services back this latest technology purchase by Spicers. In addition, Spicers has invested in
the Wavelink Avalanche MDM (mobile device management) solution and will be using Peak-Ryzex MDM deploy- ment and training services to help
manage this in the near future. The solution will give a single centralised point of mobile IT management and control across its sites regardless of brand or technology. MDM prevents the cost of commissioning mobile computers, updating software and supporting users spiralling out of con- trol and ensures maximum uptime of all devices managed by the system.
Reduce hardware costs Furthermore, the MDM solution will control and reduce hardware costs as it provides asset tracking and manage- ment of application software and users. The selection of Peak-Ryzex is consistent with Spicers’ investment for growth and a reliable and robust operation to enable further improve- ment upon already high levels of ful-
rady’s latest handheld label printer is exceptionally easy to use and can print durable die-cut or continuous labels up to 25.4 mm wide for a variety of datacomm and electrical applications. The BMP41 is extremely rugged and has been tested to withstand up to a 1.8 metre drop and features industrial bumpers with a grab-and-go grip for easy handheld transportation. In addition to fitting in one hand, the label printer has a nickel-metal hydride (NIMH) rechargeable battery for long-lasting power supply, making it easy to take anywhere for on the job labelling. Featuring smart-cell technology for simple user set-up and all-in-one drop-in cartridge loading with already-matched rib- bon for fast and easy supply changeovers, it can print up to 250 labels per day at a print speed of 33 mm per second. With a large graphical LCD display with backlight and QWERTY style keypad, the printer allows users to see exactly what they are printing. Multiple built-in-wizard applications and graphics are included to help users create and print labels quickly. Compatible with up to 10 different industry specified materials, the BMP41 label printer is ideal for applications such as wire marking, sleeving, panel labelling, terminal block, patch panel and general identification. Brady Corporation
Extremely rugged handheld label printer B
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The MDM solution will control and reduce hardware costs as it provides asset tracking and management of application
software and users
“This new warehouse facility is a significant development for us and Peak-Ryzex has proven to be a trusted and valuable mobility partner throughout the project,” says Mark Fogerty, head of programme manage- ment. “As we’ve come to expect from Peak-Ryzex, the company investigated our requirements thoroughly and developed a mobility solution that will enable us to provide the highest level of service to our customers. “Peak-Ryzex is definitely much more than just an IT supplier. We’ve worked with the company for over six years. They are very reliable and deliver on their promises consistently. Furthermore their excellent mobility services are very price competitive.” Spicers holds over 17,500 stock lines provided by over 300 vendors. The company is automating its ware- house to maximise productivity, ensure efficiency and enable the best level of customer service possible. In addition to the automatic data capture and RF technology solution from Peak-Ryzex, the investment includes a warehouse extension, site refurbishment, conveyor and box making equipment replacement, reconfiguring racking, implementing a WMS and WCS and voice picking.
Peak-Ryzex T: +44 (0)1666 823306
www.uk.peak-ryzex
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