Practical examples: How we design mobile workplaces for maximum efficiency.

Intralogistics software can be as good as it is, but if the hardware and the technical or mechanical processes around it have not been planned coherently and ergonomically, a lot of efficiency can be lost.

To find the right technical support, processes must be clearly defined and existing requirements identified. For example, it may be important for a person to have their hands free when picking or for a person driving a forklift to be able to scan pallets from there. Using the right equipment and software on mobile workstations can also save travel time and reduce error rates. It all sounds good in theory, but what does a mobile workstation like this look like in practice?

We present some examples that we have designed for one of our customers.

Mobile goods receiving trolley

With the mobile goods receiving cart, the goods are received directly from the ramp. This saves travel time and minimizes additional work steps.

The incoming goods cart is equipped with an industrial-grade terminal (UTC-515 from Advantech-DLoG) and a wireless scanner (DS3608/DS3678 from Zebra). This allows the pallets or items to be scanned and recorded in the warehouse management system directly when they are unloaded at the ramp.

The devices are powered by a Li-ion battery, which is also mounted on the cart. The terminal offers the functions and performance of a PC while enabling mobility. It is also significantly more robust than a conventional laptop.

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‍Mobilepicking cart

The mobile picking cart can be used flexibly and helps to pick with free hands. At the same time, employees have all the relevant information in front of them at a glance, easy to read. The picking cart is equipped with an industrial-grade tablet (PWS-870 from Advantech-DLoG) that sits removably in a permanently mounted holder. Thus, one tablet can be used for several scales.

The tablet offers a 10.1" HD widescreen which, in combination with the touch interface of the warehouse management software, enables intuitive and user-friendly operation. The information is displayed clearly and legibly to the employees.

Incorporating product photos also reduces error rates.

The tablet is supplemented by a wireless Bluetooth ring scanner (RS5100 from Zebra), which leaves the hands free for picking. The integrated scanner also allows the tablet to be used separately for other warehouse management tasks, such as stock transfer or spontaneous inventory.

Here, too, both devices are powered by rechargeable batteries.

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Ergonomic stacker workstation

The ergonomic stacker workstation enables all picking and replenishment tasks to be organized from the stacker.

An ultra-rugged, touch-enabled forklift terminal (DLT-V83 from Advantech-DLoG) was mounted in the forklift using a special vehicle mount. A ball arm allows flexible alignment for the perfect viewing angle.

To avoid unnecessary charging times for the terminal, power is drawn directly from the vehicle. The terminal is complemented by a rugged wireless scanner (DS3608-ER from Zebra). Mounted in a bracket directly on the truck, the DS3608 enables omni-directional scanning from a long distance.

Optionally, the stacker workstation can be equipped with a mobile printer (ZQ630 from Zebra), which makes it possible, for example, to relabel items directly on the shelf.

Questions about the products? Our hardware expert Ingrid will be happy to help you.

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