Honeywell Case Studies MP Compact Mobile Printers Thrive in Ahlsell’s Harsh Warehouse

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MP Compact Mobile Printers Thrive in Ahlsell’s Harsh Warehouse

Honeywell

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Retail
Applicable Functions	Warehouse & Inventory Management Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Warehouse Automation Inventory Management Fleet Management
Services	System Integration Hardware Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	Ahlsell AB, a leading wholesaler in the Nordic countries, faced a significant challenge in their warehouse operations due to the harsh and cold climate of their Nordic warehouse. The company needed robust and reliable printers that could withstand the demanding environment and ensure continuous operation in their 24-hour warehouse. The existing printers were not built for mobile printing and often failed to meet the high-volume thermal printing requirements, leading to increased service costs and operational disruptions. Read More
About Customer	Ahlsell AB is a leading wholesaler in the Nordic countries, specializing in the distribution of installation products, tools and machinery, heating and sanitation, and other DIY equipment. The company operates a modern distribution center in Hallsberg, Sweden, which serves as the hub of its business. From this central warehouse, Ahlsell provides rapid order processing and direct deliveries to customers throughout the region. The company is known for its extensive product range and efficient logistics operations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to its customers. Read More
Solution	To address the challenges faced in their warehouse operations, Ahlsell AB selected the Honeywell MP Compact Mobile printers. These printers are known for their robustness, reliability, and high performance, making them ideal for the harsh warehouse environment. The MP Compact Mobile printers are mounted on forklifts and connected to the forklift's battery, allowing for mobile printing operations. The printers generate picking labels, part labels, and shipping labels, ensuring accurate and efficient order processing. Additionally, the Honeywell MP Nova printers are used for generating address/shipping labels at the shipping station. The deployment of these printers has resulted in continuous operation, minimal hardware errors, and significant cost savings in service and running costs. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Retail

Applicable Functions

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Warehouse Automation

Inventory Management

Fleet Management

Services

System Integration

Hardware Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

Ahlsell AB, a leading wholesaler in the Nordic countries, faced a significant challenge in their warehouse operations due to the harsh and cold climate of their Nordic warehouse. The company needed robust and reliable printers that could withstand the demanding environment and ensure continuous operation in their 24-hour warehouse. The existing printers were not built for mobile printing and often failed to meet the high-volume thermal printing requirements, leading to increased service costs and operational disruptions.

About Customer

Ahlsell AB is a leading wholesaler in the Nordic countries, specializing in the distribution of installation products, tools and machinery, heating and sanitation, and other DIY equipment. The company operates a modern distribution center in Hallsberg, Sweden, which serves as the hub of its business. From this central warehouse, Ahlsell provides rapid order processing and direct deliveries to customers throughout the region. The company is known for its extensive product range and efficient logistics operations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to its customers.

Solution

To address the challenges faced in their warehouse operations, Ahlsell AB selected the Honeywell MP Compact Mobile printers. These printers are known for their robustness, reliability, and high performance, making them ideal for the harsh warehouse environment. The MP Compact Mobile printers are mounted on forklifts and connected to the forklift's battery, allowing for mobile printing operations. The printers generate picking labels, part labels, and shipping labels, ensuring accurate and efficient order processing. Additionally, the Honeywell MP Nova printers are used for generating address/shipping labels at the shipping station. The deployment of these printers has resulted in continuous operation, minimal hardware errors, and significant cost savings in service and running costs.

Impact #1	The Honeywell MP Compact Mobile printers have proven to be extremely dependable, with minimal hardware errors and continuous operation in Ahlsell's 24-hour warehouse.
Impact #2	The printers are mounted on forklifts, allowing for mobile printing operations and ensuring accurate and efficient order processing.
Impact #3	The deployment of the printers has resulted in significant cost savings in service costs, running costs, and spare parts.

Impact #1

The Honeywell MP Compact Mobile printers have proven to be extremely dependable, with minimal hardware errors and continuous operation in Ahlsell's 24-hour warehouse.

Impact #2

The printers are mounted on forklifts, allowing for mobile printing operations and ensuring accurate and efficient order processing.

Impact #3

The deployment of the printers has resulted in significant cost savings in service costs, running costs, and spare parts.

Benefit #1	In the last three years, only 11 hardware errors were reported on 140 printers.
Benefit #2	80% of the MP Compact Mobile printers are mounted to forklifts.
Benefit #3	Ahlsell operates 140 MP Compact Mobile printers and 10 Honeywell MP Nova printers.

Benefit #1

In the last three years, only 11 hardware errors were reported on 140 printers.

Benefit #2

80% of the MP Compact Mobile printers are mounted to forklifts.

Benefit #3

Ahlsell operates 140 MP Compact Mobile printers and 10 Honeywell MP Nova printers.

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MP Compact Mobile Printers Thrive in Ahlsell’s Harsh Warehouse

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