If you’re not familiar with multi-modal data collection technology in the warehouse, here’s a quick overview to get you up to speed. A multi-modal application involves the use of two or more technologies to perform a variety of tasks, allowing the user to execute these tasks virtually hands-free. This approach includes a wrist-worn mobile computer with a touchscreen, a headset for voice-directed operations, and a ring-style barcode scanner to collect data.

In our culture, it’s all about time. We move fast, and are more aware of how much time we spend on activities and tasks. We are a generation of “NOW” – often demanding instant gratification. Willing to pay more in order to spend less time on tasks, your customers want up-to-the-minute information at their fingertips; whether it’s access to your inventory, the status of an order, or knowing where their shipment is at that very moment.

Today’s workforce is working faster than ever to keep customers happy and stay ahead of the competition. Many of those who come to us for help to streamline processes share one common challenge: Lack of inventory visibility. In fact, a report from Forbes and KPMG International[1] found that 40% of respondents cited lack of visibility across the extended supply chain as one of their biggest challenges.