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Zscaler™ Enables Infrastructure-less Warehouses for Kubota Australia

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Wearables - Portable Scanners
Applicable Industries	Agriculture Telecommunications
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Last Mile Delivery Picking, Sorting & Positioning
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Kubota Australia, a provider of agriculture, construction, and power equipment, was facing a significant challenge in expanding its warehouse network. The company was experiencing growing demand and needed to provide more parts to more customers promptly. However, the requirement for internet connectivity in the warehouses to allow RF scanners to communicate with the ERP system was proving to be a hindrance. The need for a dedicated wireless network and the logistics of working with potentially different internet service providers at each warehouse location was slowing down the process of making new warehouses operational. The company was seeking a solution to this problem that would allow it to maintain a competitive edge while keeping operational costs low. Read More
About Customer	Kubota Australia is a leading provider of agriculture, construction, and power equipment for both business and domestic customers. The company operates through a network of 160 dealerships across Australia and New Zealand, offering new products and aftersales support. Kubota Corporation, the parent company, entered the equipment market in 1953 and launched its first tractor in 1960. Today, Kubota employs more than 35,000 people worldwide. To keep up with growing demand, Kubota Australia continues to add warehouses and is constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance its operations and customer service. Read More
Solution	Kubota Australia came up with the innovative solution of installing the Zscaler Client Connector on the Android-based RF scanners used in the warehouses. Each scanner was also equipped with a SIM card, allowing it to connect to a conventional 4G mobile network. This solution was trialed on a scanner and proved to be successful. The Zscaler Client Connector was easy to install on the Android RF scanners and worked flawlessly without impacting resource utilization on the device. Each scanner could now securely communicate with the company’s SAP ERP system without the need for a separate network. This made the warehouse staff much more agile and productive. The connection was secure even when connecting via guest Wi-Fi, shared internet with no firewalls, and even across mobile carriers. With Zscaler Private Access, Kubota Australia was able to ensure end-to-end encryption from the RF Scanner to the ERP application and restrict the users to only the SAP ERP application without allowing them to browse the internet. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Wearables - Portable Scanners

Applicable Industries

Agriculture

Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Last Mile Delivery

Picking, Sorting & Positioning

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Kubota Australia, a provider of agriculture, construction, and power equipment, was facing a significant challenge in expanding its warehouse network. The company was experiencing growing demand and needed to provide more parts to more customers promptly. However, the requirement for internet connectivity in the warehouses to allow RF scanners to communicate with the ERP system was proving to be a hindrance. The need for a dedicated wireless network and the logistics of working with potentially different internet service providers at each warehouse location was slowing down the process of making new warehouses operational. The company was seeking a solution to this problem that would allow it to maintain a competitive edge while keeping operational costs low.

About Customer

Kubota Australia is a leading provider of agriculture, construction, and power equipment for both business and domestic customers. The company operates through a network of 160 dealerships across Australia and New Zealand, offering new products and aftersales support. Kubota Corporation, the parent company, entered the equipment market in 1953 and launched its first tractor in 1960. Today, Kubota employs more than 35,000 people worldwide. To keep up with growing demand, Kubota Australia continues to add warehouses and is constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance its operations and customer service.

Solution

Kubota Australia came up with the innovative solution of installing the Zscaler Client Connector on the Android-based RF scanners used in the warehouses. Each scanner was also equipped with a SIM card, allowing it to connect to a conventional 4G mobile network. This solution was trialed on a scanner and proved to be successful. The Zscaler Client Connector was easy to install on the Android RF scanners and worked flawlessly without impacting resource utilization on the device. Each scanner could now securely communicate with the company’s SAP ERP system without the need for a separate network. This made the warehouse staff much more agile and productive. The connection was secure even when connecting via guest Wi-Fi, shared internet with no firewalls, and even across mobile carriers. With Zscaler Private Access, Kubota Australia was able to ensure end-to-end encryption from the RF Scanner to the ERP application and restrict the users to only the SAP ERP application without allowing them to browse the internet.

Impact #1	The implementation of Zscaler Client Connector on the Android-based RF scanners has revolutionized Kubota Australia's warehouse operations. The company can now securely communicate with its SAP ERP system without the need for a separate network, making the warehouse staff much more agile and productive. The connection is secure even when connecting via guest Wi-Fi, shared internet with no firewalls, and even across mobile carriers. This has not only enhanced the productivity and safety of food, promoting the circulation of water resources and waste, and improving urban and living environments, but also allowed Kubota Australia to quickly expand its distribution network by using space with third-party locations.

Impact #1

The implementation of Zscaler Client Connector on the Android-based RF scanners has revolutionized Kubota Australia's warehouse operations. The company can now securely communicate with its SAP ERP system without the need for a separate network, making the warehouse staff much more agile and productive. The connection is secure even when connecting via guest Wi-Fi, shared internet with no firewalls, and even across mobile carriers. This has not only enhanced the productivity and safety of food, promoting the circulation of water resources and waste, and improving urban and living environments, but also allowed Kubota Australia to quickly expand its distribution network by using space with third-party locations.

Benefit #1	Infrastructure-less warehouses are now a reality with Zscaler Private Access combined with 4G LTE from any mobile carrier
Benefit #2	Zero lead time for IT to make new warehouses operational anywhere
Benefit #3	Saving thousands of dollars by avoiding ISP setup costs and networking infrastructure

Benefit #1

Infrastructure-less warehouses are now a reality with Zscaler Private Access combined with 4G LTE from any mobile carrier

Benefit #2

Zero lead time for IT to make new warehouses operational anywhere

Benefit #3

Saving thousands of dollars by avoiding ISP setup costs and networking infrastructure

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Zscaler™ Enables Infrastructure-less Warehouses for Kubota Australia

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