For large convenience stores or supermarket chains, the use of traditional manual recording methods to store, transport, order, and receive goods is extremely labor-intensive and time-consuming. With the continuous progress of barcode technology, communication technology and database technology, the food industry has begun to optimize the inventory management and distribution network, greatly improving the accuracy and real-time efficiency of management, thereby reducing related costs and labor, and enhancing its market competitiveness.
For example, in the past, convenience store employees had to spend a lot of time and labor every day to receive goods, check and record the latest inventory status. It takes the same labor from the outgoing goods to the transportation of the ordered goods. The warehouse manager has to check the order and put the correct goods in the right place.
Today, most retail giants have successfully deployed warehouse management and distribution systems through the use of automatic identification and data collection technologies, such as bar code scanners, wireless local area network, and radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, through which such systems can effectively Monitor the flow of inventory, greatly reduce the inefficiency and inaccuracy caused by manual processes.
In the above application, the warehouse staff uses a barcode scanner to read the barcode on the goods, and then according to the integrated delivery list, the goods are distributed to the designated transportation vehicles by means of the automatic distribution system, and then these vehicles transport the goods to A temporary storage location or retail store. The data collected by the barcode scanner will be immediately transferred to a computer located in the warehouse, which is also connected to the data center of the remote office, so that you can monitor how the goods are sent to the temporary storage location or terminal retail store at any time .
Employees at the retail store use bar scanners to confirm newly delivered items and check the consistency of the items.
Similarly, the data read by the barcode scanner will be immediately stored in the database at the retail store and uploaded to the data center at the headquarters.
In addition, today's industrial computer technology is not only capable of providing commodity management, it is even powerful enough to handle more tasks. An excellent industrial computer can provide powerful CPU performance and rich I / O interfaces, so it can support more functions, such as electronic shelf labels (ESLs), digital signage display and video surveillance applications in retail stores. With great flexibility and scalability, so as to maximize the benefits brought by the system.
Application architecture
For the above applications, each warehouse and retail store needs to install an industrial computer (IPC), these industrial computers also need to be connected to the central server, they share the same commodity data files, so that the information can be updated simultaneously And be consistent.
In addition to supporting barcode scanners and data storage and transmission, industrial computers (IPC) in retail stores can also develop more applications, such as electronic shelf labeling systems, which install a small wireless receiving module on shelves or other fixed devices. Used to display price or other information (such as discount information) on the LCD or LED display, thus replacing traditional paper labels. This application is particularly effective in the retail industry, especially large retail chain enterprises, who often need to regularly update the management of thousands of product prices.
Industrial computers (IPCs) in retail stores can also be used to support large-screen displays. Headquarters can choose different broadcast content, such as TV shows, advertisements, or other promotional information, as needed. This information plus electronic shelf labels can enrich customers' shopping experience, improve the quality of services, and bring more business benefits to merchants.
In addition, in a more concealed place, you can also use a digital signage module to install a surveillance camera to record what happened in the customer and the store, so as to achieve the purpose of monitoring.
Features
Warehouse / Inventory Management
The supply chain and distribution network center integrates financial / order and delivery software systems, radio frequency and bar code equipment, warehouse automation equipment, etc., which can effectively reduce inventory and reduce labor costs, thereby greatly improving efficiency and accuracy. If this system is incorporated into the enterprise's ERP system, the system can be further optimized.
Electronic shelf label
Electronic shelf labels can prevent shop assistants from walking back and forth between aisles to change the labels of goods. The electronic shelf labeling system can be activated and controlled by the back-end industrial computer (IPC), share the same price database via wireless communication, and include a POS system at the front-end checkout counter to keep prices consistent and avoid disputes caused by price differences.
The latest technological advances can further reduce the cost of electronic shelf labels. When price optimization software is integrated, the benefits of digital pricing can be further accelerated. These new business trends can help increase the return on investment of businesses deploying electronic shelf label systems and accelerate the installation and deployment of the system.
Signage
In the retail industry, multimedia digital signage integrates entertainment and rich information, and has become a
One of the best ways to communicate, you can install one or more display screens at the checkout counter or other suitable places.
Video Surveillance
In order to give full play to the role of digital signage, a mini camera can also be installed in a place where the digital signage display unit is not obvious to monitor the situation in the store in real time. The encoded image can be stored on the controller side for security purposes, and also provides clues or evidence for some criminal investigations
ADLINK Technology Solutions
ADLINK MIX-110 is an industrial computer with a small form factor, rich I / O interfaces, and powerful CPU performance. It is very suitable for installation in places with limited space such as retail stores. A single system can provide more Rich functions.
MIX-110 is equipped with Intel® Atom ™ D2550 processor, which can provide higher processing performance and lower power consumption. MIX-110 supports VGA and DVI-D display output, provides GPIO interface required for RFID applications, and also There is a mini PCIe expansion slot, so it can provide some applications needed in the store on a single platform, such as barcode scanning, inventory / order / finance management, multimedia display, digital pricing, and simple video surveillance.
In the warehouse part, the serial COM port provided by MIX-110 can be used as an automation system for enabling automation systems, such as an automation gateway that uses a transportation system to distribute goods. The MIX-110 installed in the warehouse can also provide the function of QR code scanning and automatic distribution system in one platform.
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