There are many ways to enter data. If an employee is manually typing a string of numbers or letters at a workstation, the ability to enter the same data faster and more accurately is as easy as adding a bar code scanner or RFID reader - but that's where the creativity begins.
  • Is scanning performed at a desk or are they better served being mobile?
  • How close or far are they from the point of data entry?
  • Is the scanning done in a rugged environment or office environment?
  • Are there ergonomic or visual requirements?
  • Is dust, dirt or water a factor?
The solution begins with the general observation of the workers existing practices and then asking "Would you be more efficient if you could perform the same task from 10 feet away or if you didn't have to see the screen?" Scanning the actual bar code or reading the RFID tag is the easy part, equipping your data entry personnel with the right tool for the job is where the options need to be evaluated so the best automated data entry solution is used.