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Alamo Group Reaps the Rewards of Mobile Combination
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
- Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network
Applicable Industries
- Agriculture
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Automation
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- System Integration
- Software Design & Engineering Services
The 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 The 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.
The 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.
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