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Background Nowadays, with the enhancement of corporate brand marketing awareness and the intensified market competition, modern means and advanced technology is the magic weapon to defeat the opponent. This customer is a large global clothing brand, with more than 8000+ stores worldwide. In addition to the original sales functions, the customer hopes that it can also improve about marketing, service, and comprehensive information release. Challenge Consumers cannot intuitively obtain pictures and other information related to the product; Printing of publicity materials for a long time, which increases the cost of publicity and is not environmentally friendly; The information release cycle is long, the misreading rate is large, and the waste of resources such as manpower and time is increased; The stores are scattered and there is no complete and unified management. Introduction In response to the needs of customers, Emdoor Info has customized some Industrial Panel PC for each store. They support 10-inch and 15-inch. Each store is expected to install 20 to 30. Quick deployment, practical functions, convenient and fast, can better provide chain brand corporate promotion, latest product promotion, unified marketing, etc., and bring convenience to the enterprise.

Advantage 1. Release the latest information on shopping guides, products, and promotions on time to make information dissemination more timely and efficient; 2. Improve personalized service, carry out all-round brand promotion and product detail promotion, and meanwhile, the advertisement replacement is faster; 3. Reduce the cost of brand and product promotion, increase popularity, and attract the attention of consumers; 4. The advertising system is controlled by the same system to ensure the synchronization of information release; 5. Improve consumer shopping experience and stimulate consumption, thereby increase their brand awareness and sales. Optional Accessories

Customer background： The client is a comprehensive enterprise integrating R&D, production, processing, and sales in Henan, China. Since its establishment, it has been committed to developing new environmentally friendly flame retardant materials, rubber additives, rubber fillers, and new materials. Challenge: In the past, the client has always relied on worker memory and paper records for warehouse management. However, data confusion caused by human error and management inconvenience caused by the loss of paper documents has lowered the overall operational efficiency of the warehouse. To establish efficient warehouse management and improve order processing capabilities, the customer intends to adopt a complete WMS system coordinated with computer equipment to automate the warehouse operating process. Still, the warehouse's poor use environment makes it difficult for the customer to choose suitable equipment. Solution: With the seamless collaboration between Emdoor's rugged tablet EM-I86H and the WMS system, customer enterprises can automatically collect information on incoming and outgoing goods, eliminating manual input errors and accelerating the warehouse's efficient and lean operation. And tablet with barcode scanner can upload real-time data wirelessly to ensure that all data-related warehouse management details are quickly and accurately organized, avoiding repetitive and unnecessary work. Benefits: Computer equipment operating in warehouses is subject to drops, dust, vibration, and high and low temperatures. Rugged tablet with barcode scanner like the Emdoor EM-I86H, which passed MIL-STD-810G, and IP65 tests, can fully handle any issues that may arise in a factory environment and provide workers with reliability for everyday use. Even with many obstacles in the warehouse, the EM-I86H's powerful wireless connection still enables real-time communication speeds with the WMS software, which is critical to improving the operation of the entire warehouse process.

Challenge In order to find out the basic situation of my country's rivers and lakes, and grasp the current situation of water resources development, utilization and protection, the water conservancy census team need to collect data on the area, depth and height of rivers and lakes. Facing the ever-expanding measurement scope, the census team chose an unmanned surveying and mapping vessel that integrates a variety of data acquisition devices to replace manual boating to the center of the lake for detection. As an electronic device that assists surveyors to view and record data on the shore, in addition to being in a humid, hot and dusty field environment for a long time, it also faces the risk of being dropped into the water. These all place a high standard on the robustness of the device. Solution The I22K rugged tablet is an ideal tool to help surveyors work efficiently. It combines high speed, versatility and long battery life, while its robust design is also made for harsh environments. I22K is designed to be MIL-STD 810G and IP65-rated, the durable construction with reinforced chassis can handle bumps on the road, drops on the ground, and the intrusion of dust and water. Benefits The ruggedness of the I22K tablet from the inside out allows surveyors to use it in any weather condition, combined with its 12.2-inch capacitive touchscreen that is still clearly visible in outdoor environments for easy viewing and manipulation of maps and charts. Thanks to the hot-swappable battery, the surveyor can easily replace the backup battery without shutting down the device application, allowing work and data collection to continue seamlessly.

Challenge Traditional river mapping has relied on manual surveys in shallow areas using RTK equipment, or in kayaks and boats to the middle of the Lakes. Launching was dangerous for surveyors, and in turbulent waters, kayaks and boats were difficult to secure, resulting in inefficiencies that hampered the rapid progress of the project. To this end, the census team chose to use the unmanned ship integrated survey system to replace the traditional manual measurement. The surveyors only need to dispatch the unmanned surveying ship on the shore and read the data returned by it to complete the surveying work. The humid air conditions on the shore and the unbearable heat from the midday sun, as well as the variable weather outdoors, threaten the electronic equipment used to assist surveyors in reading and recording data. Most of the ordinary mobile electronic devices have not received special reinforcement treatment, and their durability and stability are difficult to adapt to the harsh on-site environment. Therefore, the frequent failures caused the on-site operation to be unable to proceed smoothly, and the project schedule was forced to extend. In addition, due to the long-term exposure to the outdoors, a sunlight-readable display, a small size that is easy to carry, and a sufficiently powerful battery have become necessary conditions to measure whether a device meets the needs of users. With these requirements in mind, the water census team set its sights on the market for rugged data-collection tablets, which can operate all day in wet conditions.

Solution While looking for the most reliable rugged tablet, the water conservancy census team found the EM-I22K. The I22K is a fully portable data acquisition tablet with an IP65 rating and ruggedness tested according to MIL-STD-810G US military standard to withstand dust, water, accidental drops and an operating temperature of up to 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit), its excellent extreme environmental resilience meets the expectations of the census team. In the integrated survey operation of the unmanned ship, the unmanned ship equipped with GNSS navigation and various data collection equipment needs to rely on the surveyor to use RTK equipment to guide the remote route on the shore to complete the survey operation. The emergence of the I22K tablet solves the problem that surveyors cannot intuitively obtain the travelling situation of the unmanned ship and the detection data. EM-I22K tablet connected to an RTK device through the RS485 network port, and use its vivid display screen to provide image feedback of the information and data returned by the unmanned ship in the first time, which is convenient for surveyors to adjust task instructions and analysis data on-site. The 12.2-inch capacitive touch screen of the I22K tablet has sensors that automatically detect environmental changes, providing an effective guarantee for a clear display in bright sunlight. Even in the face of high noon light, inspectors can quickly and easily perform measurement tasks with detailed real-time analysis on their screens. There is a potential fall crisis on the slippery riverbank, which is undoubtedly a severe test for ordinary equipment, but it is not a problem for I22K. Its reliability saves unnecessary worry time for surveyors. While sturdy and durable, the I22K Tablet is also very portable. Its lightweight body that can be held for a long time without any burden provides strong mobility for outdoor surveying and mapping workers. Benefits As a data logger and field computer to help surveyors work efficiently, the I22K Portable rugged tablet windows has powerful processing performance, as well as a large storage capacity of 128 GB and 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, always providing surveyors with a seamless Fieldwork experience. The WINDOWS 10 system I22K runs is perfectly compatible with surveying and mapping software, which facilitates detailed real-time analysis of data for staff. Its rich interfaces that are stably connected to MTK equipment bring real-time visualization of the measured water depth data, allowing surveyors to quickly perform all routine surveying tasks, plan routes for unmanned surveying vessels, and keep detailed data records.

Not only is the I22K powerful enough to allow surveyors to work reliably, efficiently and independently, but it also has reliable technology to successfully perform tasks in the harsh environment of the field. It is completely impervious to dust and water through a specially reinforced body, and can withstand extreme temperatures, constant strong vibrations, and challenging outdoor environments. Its screen made of ultra-hardened glass is wear-resistant and can withstand the huge impact of falling, and the touch area and numeric keypad are large enough to make data display and input easy. In addition to the practical large display, the long-lasting battery life is also the guarantee that the I22K tablet allows surveyors to carry out their survey work faster and more efficiently. Its hot-swappable design eliminates the inconvenience of outdoor charging, allowing work and data collection to proceed seamlessly.

Managing a successful fleet can be a rewarding job, but it's not without its challenges. One of the main issues is the time spent completing administrative tasks, with many operations still running on paper-based processes and struggling with data accessibility and accuracy. The good news is that there is technology out there that can help. By implementing the right fleet management software, you can replace paper-based processes with digital structures that instantly make information available, in a single location. The long-term benefits of going digital are significant, a recent SAP report highlighted that 70% of leaders have seen a significant change in customer satisfaction and 80% of leaders believe profitability has increased thanks to digital change. Here we outline the top 5 ways that you can use fleet management software to reduce the time you spend on administrative processess, and how you can spend more time moving your business forward.  

Top 5 Ways Fleet Management Software Can Reduce Admin Time

#1 Remove Human ErrorData-entry errors, and other humor errors, can really hinder business decision-making and productivity. Hours a day can be wasted chasing missing information and correcting decisions that were made based on inaccurate data. Fleet management software can digitize processes enabling businesses to simplify data capture, ensure that the correct data is collected, and reduce the risk of making decisions on inaccurate information. #2 No More Information HuntingOne of the biggest drains on productivity is the constant need to hunt down the right information. It seems the data you need is never where it should be. If you manage your entire business via spreadsheet or have documents saved in multiple locations, you can find yourself losing hours of time every day looking for the information you need, especially if multiple stakeholders are responsible for different data sets. Fleet management software helps ensure the data you need is where you need it, when you need it, assisting managers in making more informed business decisions. From finance and executive leadership to maintenance and compliance, multiple teams can access the same information, which helps ensure consistency and synergy between teams. #3 Remove Multi-platform StressDifferent systems are often a significant pain point, with users having to login to multiple platforms to complete activities or access the information they need. Platform connectivity should be the goal but all too often businesses are running different software for route planning, job management, maintenance and driver safety. A good fleet management solution should bring processes into one application and have the ability to integrate with other business software making information accessible across platforms. Having all your business information in one location will remove data silos and save hours in time every day. #4 Simplify AnalysisEvery fleet manager knows that having the right information at the right time is critical. But all too often users are getting overwhelmed with data and don’t have the time or skills to run analysis. With the right technology, data can be transformed into business insight and be accessible 24/7, without the need for data analysis. Empowering managers with easy-to-digest data not only improves their engagement, but more importantly, it enables them to answer critical questions quickly, make confident business decisions and pinpoint risks in real-time. #5 Document ManagementFleet operations have a large number of documents ranging from operator manuals, legal documents, delivery instructions and health and safety policies. Storing and sharing the right documents can be very time-consuming, but this is something that technology can help with. Having a central document repository that drivers, managers, executives, and other parties can access in real-time really simplifies document management. With all of your team having access to the latest version of the documents they need; you can eliminate the time you spend tracking down and sending out documents.

  The Importance of Onboarding and Training

Getting the right onboarding and training for your fleet management system is crucial. It is important to think about the processes that you want to digitize now and in the future, and make sure that you’re implementing a technology that can meet your short and long term goals. It is also important to choose a provider with a proven track record of helping customers achieve their goals and offer onboarding support through a professional services team.

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