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	Alamo Group Reaps the Rewards of Mobile Combination

Alamo Group Reaps the Rewards of Mobile Combination

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network
Applicable Industries	Agriculture Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility Warehouse Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Alamo Group’s distribution operation was working overtime to keep pace with the business’ success. An inefficient, paper-based system in the distribution centers greatly increased the potential for human errors and sometimes hampered customer responsiveness. The company needed a solution that would automate its manual processes, reduce human error, provide real-time visibility and integrate directly with its ERP system. Alamo Group needed a modern mobile solution. Read More
About Customer	Alamo Group is a trailblazer in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of high-quality equipment for right-of-way maintenance and agriculture. From tractor-mounted mowing and excavators to agricultural attachments and aftermarket parts, Alamo Group prides itself in leading their industry and satisfying its customers’ needs through innovative, leading-edge products; superior expanded product availability; and customer service. Alamo Group’s brands include Alamo Industrial, Tiger, Schwarze, Nite-Hawk, Gradall, VacAll, Henke, Rhino, Schulte, Herschel, ValuBilt, and M & W. The company has more than 2400 employees and operates 17 facilities in North America and Europe. Read More
Solution	The mobile solution for Alamo Group was RF-SMART’s automated data collection and Psion’s handheld devices. Alamo Group selected RF-SMART based on the product’s demonstrated strength, easy adaptability to its growth trends, and reasonable total cost of ownership. To run the RF-SMART solution and easily handle the heavy-duty industrial equipment and parts, Alamo Group also required flexible and rugged mobile handheld devices. The Psion equipment met these needs, being both durable and user-friendly. Alamo Group has since implemented RF-SMART and more handheld devices in seven additional USA facilities with approximately 150 – 160 users. At this point, Alamo Group is self-sufficient in rolling out the mobile combination to new locations and new business acquisitions. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network

Applicable Industries

Agriculture

Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Warehouse Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Alamo Group’s distribution operation was working overtime to keep pace with the business’ success. An inefficient, paper-based system in the distribution centers greatly increased the potential for human errors and sometimes hampered customer responsiveness. The company needed a solution that would automate its manual processes, reduce human error, provide real-time visibility and integrate directly with its ERP system. Alamo Group needed a modern mobile solution.

About Customer

Alamo Group is a trailblazer in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of high-quality equipment for right-of-way maintenance and agriculture. From tractor-mounted mowing and excavators to agricultural attachments and aftermarket parts, Alamo Group prides itself in leading their industry and satisfying its customers’ needs through innovative, leading-edge products; superior expanded product availability; and customer service. Alamo Group’s brands include Alamo Industrial, Tiger, Schwarze, Nite-Hawk, Gradall, VacAll, Henke, Rhino, Schulte, Herschel, ValuBilt, and M & W. The company has more than 2400 employees and operates 17 facilities in North America and Europe.

Solution

The mobile solution for Alamo Group was RF-SMART’s automated data collection and Psion’s handheld devices. Alamo Group selected RF-SMART based on the product’s demonstrated strength, easy adaptability to its growth trends, and reasonable total cost of ownership. To run the RF-SMART solution and easily handle the heavy-duty industrial equipment and parts, Alamo Group also required flexible and rugged mobile handheld devices. The Psion equipment met these needs, being both durable and user-friendly. Alamo Group has since implemented RF-SMART and more handheld devices in seven additional USA facilities with approximately 150 – 160 users. At this point, Alamo Group is self-sufficient in rolling out the mobile combination to new locations and new business acquisitions.

Impact #1	The RF-SMART and Psion device combination is very easy to use and has been well-accepted by Alamo Group employees.
Impact #2	RF-SMART allows Alamo to conduct shipping, receiving, picking, and inventory transactions in real-time.
Impact #3	Substantially improved inventory accuracy and streamlined processes enable employees to work as productively as possible.

Impact #1

The RF-SMART and Psion device combination is very easy to use and has been well-accepted by Alamo Group employees.

Impact #2

RF-SMART allows Alamo to conduct shipping, receiving, picking, and inventory transactions in real-time.

Impact #3

Substantially improved inventory accuracy and streamlined processes enable employees to work as productively as possible.

Benefit #1	Implemented RF-SMART and handheld devices in seven additional USA facilities with approximately 150 – 160 users.
Benefit #2	Initial implementation at their 250,000-square-foot distribution center in Texas.

Benefit #1

Implemented RF-SMART and handheld devices in seven additional USA facilities with approximately 150 – 160 users.

Benefit #2

Initial implementation at their 250,000-square-foot distribution center in Texas.

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Alamo Group Reaps the Rewards of Mobile Combination

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