Food Logistics

JAN-FEB 2015

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F L 1 0 0 + V E N D O R S H O W C A S E www.foodlogistics.com FOOD LOGISTICS • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 53 In the refrigerated logistics industry, working in extreme environments is part of business. With sub-zero temperatures in storage spaces, workers need data collection technology that's able to withstand extremely cold temperatures, while also being durable, reliable, and long-lasting. RLS Logistics has revolutionized its processes with rugged forklift mounted computers -- also referred to as a vehicle mount unit (VMU). The VMU provides unprecedented fex- ibility in data collection -- and breakthroughs in logistics productivity. Freezer-rated to -22 degrees, it's a very reliable device for the reefer industry, featuring a quick-mount smart dock which allows drivers to un-dock and re-dock the unit on different forklifts without missing a single transaction. As a 3PL in the food industry focusing on warehous- ing, packaging, fulfllment, cross-docking, and transpor- tation, RLS utilizes the VMU for materials movement operations. It enables operators to more effciently and accurately fll orders, with long-range scanning to help forklift drivers capture item information from their vehicle instead of wasting time by disembarking for closer scan- ning. Since introducing the VMU into its refrigerated warehouse, RLS has increased the speed and accuracy of receiving, storing, picking, and packaging product, successfully shipping hundreds of thousands of orders nationwide -- all while improving their perfect order rate. RLS Logistics accelerates operations using forklift computing tech- nology that gives them greater fex- ibility and reliabil- ity in their refriger- ated warehouses. Vehicle mount computers and long-range barcode scanners provide forklift operators unprecedented breakthroughs in logistics productiv- ity. To achieve their perfect order rate goal, the device gives them the accuracy they need to deliver customer orders complete, with the correct product and quantity, on time, damage-free and invoiced correctly. The vehicle mount computer with a long-range scanner attached helps forklift drivers: • Reduce interruptions of leaving the vehicle to scan a barcode • Increase speed and accuracy of put-away and picking • Improve customer responsiveness • Achieve perfect order fulfllment goal • Improve reputation for reliability • Reduce labor costs In addition, a single IT manager is responsible for sup- porting technology for 15 million square feet of opera- tions at fve locations. IT overhead has been minimized through remote mobile device management and partner support. In short, they're doing more with less. Implementation and support for the vehicle mount solution was provided by Supply Chain Services, an award-winning provider of data collection solutions. When it comes to food logistics, Supply Chain Services analyzes business pro- cesses to determine the right tool for streamlining an organization. In this case, the vehicle mount computer was just that tool. Refrigerated Logistics Gets Hot 7800 Third Street North, Ste 920, Oakdale, MN 55128 info@supplychainservices.com | 866-205-4310 supplychainservices.com

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