A handheld terminal is capable of recording data from 1D barcodes or QR codes via a built-in laser scanner and forwarding the collected data to the company's ERP system. But a simple barcode scanner can do that too, so why choose a handheld terminal?
The answer is simple - because the warehouse staff can update the status, orders and other information on site via the hand-held terminal's built-in processors and keyboard. Therefore, a handheld terminal scanner ensures a more efficient and flexible workflow in your warehouse.
A wireless handheld terminal runs real-time via a wireless network and is typically integrated directly into the company's ERP system. This means that quantity, status and orders are updated every time a warehouse employee picks and scans an item in the warehouse or in production. Thus, scanning with hand-held terminals ensures transparency, that bottlenecks are avoided, and that missing or misplaced goods are detected and reported earlier.