Warehouse, transport and logistics

Products and solutions for warehouse, transport and logistics

From scanning to tracking: Using smartphones in warehouse and logistics in the best possible way

Storage and transportation are phases that almost every physical product goes through on the way from manufacturer to customer. In these two areas it is important that the right goods arrive at the right place at the right time. Mobile devices can be a great help and significantly increase the efficiency of storage and transport processes. This is particularly true for logistics companies that have to manage and control a large number of goods flows at the same time.

For example, you can track goods on their way to the customer using your smartphone, digitally record incoming or outgoing goods using a scanning app and upload the data to a merchandise management system. Last but not least, mobile devices enable communication between customers, colleagues and partners at any time, for example to discuss delays or uncertainties.

Multi-app or single-app kiosk mode for easy and secure use

In order to complete their tasks in warehouse and transport, employees usually only need a few apps. A mobile phone network is often not even required for uploading data to a central system and even for internal communication with colleagues. A WiFi connection to the company network is sufficient.

That’s why it often makes sense to limit mobile devices in this work environment to a dedicated work mode, the so-called Multi-App Kiosk Mode. This mode allows the administrator to only activate the apps necessary for use by employees – which in any case makes the use of the devices easier and safer. For some application areas, only a single app is required, for example if the smartphone is only used as a goods scanner in the warehouse. Then use can be limited to Single-App Kiosk Mode. There is only one app running on the device and it cannot be closed.

AppTec360 Endpoint Manager in warehousing, transport and logistics

The AppTec360 Endpoint Manager is equipped with digital signage software that supports both multi-app and single-app kiosk modes. With digital signage, further settings and access restrictions can be made, such as deactivating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth or volume and brightness controls. Once configured, Kiosk mode is always the default app environment for a device, even after a reboot.

The AppTec360 Endpoint Manager significantly increases the efficiency of warehousing, transportation and logistics processes as mobile devices can be quickly integrated and automatically configured so that they are ready for use almost immediately without much effort and in compliance with compliance requirements.

Your benefits

Central management and control of mobile devices and apps
Multi-app or single-app kiosk mode as a preset app environment
Further adjustments or restrictions such as deactivating volume or brightness controls or Bluetooth
Easy and safe to use, especially for non-technical users
Share data with customers and partners in a controlled manner via ContentBox
Automatic and secure connection to the company network via VPN with Universal Gateway
Availabe as Unified Endpoint Management Package (Unified Endpoint Manager) or as Digital Signage & Kiosk Package (Custom Launcher)

Customer Cases

Mannheimer Transport-Gesellschaft Bayer