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Quarterly Voice Highlights from BEC – Q2 2016

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Welcome to BEC’s quarterly newsletter!

 

Eleanor WilsonIn this voice-centric edition of our newsletter, we are pleased to announce our first contract win in the US with our customer Horseware, using our eSmart® Voice WMS solution.

 

As well as showcasing our latest case study with Hydrasun, you can watch our voice technology video and also read about the key developments which have been made in this area over the last two decades, thanks to a recent article which we had published in Manufacturing & Logistics IT magazine.

 

Additionally, we also look at how service contracts for data capture hardware can dramatically reduce downtime concerns.

 

I hope you enjoy the read!

 


BEC Secures First US Site with Horseware

 

 

Horseware Products in Action

Following on from the highly successful implementation of our eSmart® Voice WMS solution at Horseware’s Irish manufacturing and warehousing facility, we have secured our first US-based contract for a voice-enabled Warehouse Management System. This new contract will take place at Horseware’s North American base in Kinston, North Carolina.

 

Headquartered in Dundalk, Ireland, Horseware is one of the world’s best known manufacturers of riding wear, leisure wear, horse rugs, equestrian products & accessories.

 

Due to rapid business growth, the company discovered that the paper-based method it had been using to record the movement of goods around the warehouse was insufficient at coping with the new levels of demand.

 

Tom MacGuinness, Chief Executive at Horseware, commented “As a result of the eSmart® Voice WMS solution with Honeywell’s Vocollect Voice™ software which BEC implemented at our facility in the Republic of Ireland and the positive impact it has had on the business as a whole, we have decided to roll it out to our North American facility. The new system will be used in our picking, put-away, stock movement, dispatch and replenishment operations.”

 

Read in full »

 


Hydrasun’s Voice Efficiently Refines Picking and Put-Away Processes

 

 

Voice Picking at Hydrasun with eSmart Voice

Established in 1976, Hydrasun is a leading specialist provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions to the energy, petrochemical, defence, marine and utilities industries worldwide.

 

With a solid history of providing excellent levels of service to its customers wherever they are located, Hydrasun has an enviable track record ensuring the availability and consistency of its product and service offerings.

 

With over 12,500 types of small parts being moved through its warehouse and distribution centre on a daily basis, Hydrasun felt that its product picking and put-away processes needed to be improved upon.

 

The company selected BEC to implement a new eSmart® Voice software solution, which has enabled Hydrasun to refine operations, increase order accuracy and stock control whilst significantly reducing errors – despite the high throughput rate.

 

Read in full »

 


Finding its Voice

 

Phil JarrettSince the initial introduction of voice-directed picking technology around two decades ago, there have been many improvements. Some being subtle enhancements to existing features, whilst others have provided a more ‘blue skies’ approach.

 

Traditionally, voice-directed technology was used for picking and replenishment tasks within the warehouse or distribution centre. Now, as its use extends to put-away, stock moves and stock accounting, voice-directed solutions are becoming increasingly popular and widely deployed in servicing and testing, manufacturing, and the package distribution industries.

 

Philip Jarrett, Director of Sales & Marketing at BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd, considers some of the key developments that have helped voice-directed technology come a long way over the past two decades.

 

Read in full »

 


Service Contracts – Defence Against the Unexpected

 

Maintenance Support for Data Capture Hardware

A data capture solution represents a significant investment for your business. Used on a daily basis, it provides real-time visibility of transactions and improves productivity. However, as each year passes, devices are 15% more likely to encounter issues, resulting in downtime and unexpected repairs.

 

Whilst warranty may cover manufacturing defects within the first year of usage, what would you do when devices fail through normal wear and use, or accidental damage?

 

A service contract from BEC can help you extend the life of your devices, ensuring that they are maintained to their original manufacturing standards. With guaranteed turnaround times, expert repairs and technical support, you can avoid high costs involved with multiple repairs, save money and increase device uptime.

 

To learn how your can protect your hardware investment, call BEC today on +44(0)1254 688 088.

 


Q2 | 2016


Highlights

 

Enabling Complete Door-to-Door Voice Solutions

 

Ideal for fast-paced enterprises, eSmart® Voice WMS enables everything in the warehouse to be controlled by voice technology.

 

Combining our proven eSmart® Warehouse software platform with voice technology from Vocollect, eSmart® Voice WMS helps businesses to eliminate inefficiencies within the warehouse.

 

Call BEC on 01254 688 088 or contact us to learn more.

 


Video Focus

 

Have you considered Voice?

 

If not, now is the time! Watch our video to discover how voice could work for you:

 

Watch the BEC and Vocollect Voice Video

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