The Accolent ERP warehouse management software (“WMS”) system allows the use of mobile wireless devices to maximize the efficiency of warehouse operations. Using a combination of either a wireless tablet and a bluetooth-enabled scanner or an all-in-one handheld device, the WMS system automates standard warehouse operations such as picking, packing, shipping and PO receiving. The WMS system can be run from any device that can run a standard web browser (e.g., Chrome – recommended).
Using the WMS System
- There are two basic models that can be used for WMS devices.
- The first option involves the use of a tablet (e.g., Windows Surface, iPad) in conjunction with a bar code scanner sled attachment or, more commonly, a Bluetooth-enabled hand-held scanner:
- The tablet/scanner gun option uses off-the-shelf consumer devices and therefore, offers many more device choices and will likely be significantly cheaper,
- Many hardware vendors offer tablets that can be installed in ruggedized mounts that can be attached to the forklift or picking cart, and
- There are a huge number of available scanner guns that either can connect through a USB port or wirelessly that can be used in combination with the tablet.
- The second option involves the use of an-all-in-one hand-held unit that is essentially a mobile computing device incorporating a scanner gun and a built-in screen:
- The second option utilizes proprietary hand-held devices that are offered by manufacturers such as Motorola, Honeywell or Intermec,
- These are portable and aren’t usually mounted to a vehicle.
- This approach has advantages and disadvantages,
- The proprietary hand-held devices are often much more expensive and the user typically has a small 3.5” screen rather than a full size or even a mini tablet screen size to work with.
- Whichever model you select, the device has to: (1) be capable of running a standard web browser (ideally Google Chrome), (2) communicate over WiFi and (3) have a 1D or 2D scanner capability.
- Many proprietary hand-held devices run on the Microsoft CE or WEH operating systems, and these can only run stripped-down versions of Mirosoft web browsers — these devices will not work with the Accolent WMS system.
- Since Google doesn’t offer a stripped-down version of Chrome, if a device can run Google Chrome it is probably able to run a standard web browser.
- Proprietary hand-held devices that run the Android O/S will typically be able to run a full (standard) web browser.
Accolent ERP WMS Devices
Tablet/Scanner Gun Hardware
| Device Type | Technical Requirements | Configuration |
| Tablet | Operating System: | Windows, Android, iOS |
| Processor: | ||
| Memory: | ||
| Internet: | Standard web browser (e.g., Chrome) | |
| Scanner Gun | Reader: | 1D or 2D decoding capability |
| Connectivity: | Bluetooth or USB ports |
Proprietary All-in-One Device
| Device Type | Operating System Required | Configuration |
| Hand-held Device | Operating System: | Windows, Android, iOS. Typically will not work with Windows CE or Windows Embedded Handheld O/S. |
| Processor: | 1.5 GHz dual core | |
| Memory: | 1 GB RAM / 8 GB Flash | |
| Connectivity: | Bluetooth or USB ports | |
| Internet | Standard web browser (e.g., Chrome) | |
| Bar Code Reader | 1D or 2D decoding capability |
- ADS Solutions works with multiple vendors that offer customized hardware options for industrial applications.
- Please contact ADS Solutions for names of vendors that are familiar with the WMS system requirements and can recommend devices.