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APPLICATION BRIEF
The MT2000 Series: bringing wireless
freedom and a new level of comfort and
productivity to the warehouse
The MT2000 Series marries the
simplicity of a bar code scanner,
the brainpower of a mobile
computer and comprehensive
wireless connectivity in a wellbalanced pistol-grip ergonomic
design. The MT2090 offers
802.11a/b/g wireless LAN
connectivity for complete wireless
freedom anywhere in your facility,
and both the MT2090 and the
MT2070 support Bluetooth®,
providing a convenient cordless
connection to a workstation as
far as 300 ft./91.44 m away. Now,
workers not only have the tools
they need in hand to streamline
and error-proof warehouse
processes, they also enjoy all day
scanning comfort. The resulting
increase in productivity and
accuracy delivers real value —
improved throughput, customer
service and customer satisfaction.
The challenge: streamlining inventory
management in the warehouse
Every minute, raw materials and finished goods move in, out and through
the warehouse. Regardless of whether you are shipping finished goods to
retailers and end-users, or receiving and moving raw materials to replenish the
production line, the effectiveness of this crucial center of business affects every
aspect of the supply chain, overall business health and profitability. Anything
less than peak efficiency results in longer cycle times and inventory inaccuracies
— which in turn lead to production bottlenecks, delays in order fulfillment, real or
false out-of-stocks, lost sales and reduced customer satisfaction.
Today you may be using manual paper processes in your warehouse — where
workers need to reconcile incoming and outgoing shipments on paper forms,
print out picking orders and manually enter data into your business systems.
The resulting ‘double touch’ of data drains productivity, creating costly lags in
data visibility and opening the door to data inaccuracies. Alternatively, you may
be using corded scanners that force workers to waste time carrying items back
and forth to the scanner, or form factors that tend to fatigue users early in the
workday, inviting errors and potentially reducing productivity levels.
The solution: high-performance, truly
wireless bar code scanning
The MT2000 Series from Motorola provides the features and functionality
required to address these issues in small to mid-size warehousing and
manufacturing operations. Designed to improve productivity, efficiency and
uptime in the warehouse, the high-performance MT2000 Series represents
another industry first from Motorola — the marriage of the simplicity of a
bar code scanner, the brainpower of a mobile computer and comprehensive
anywhere, anytime wireless LAN connectivity — ensuring that your workers
have the tools they need in hand to streamline and error-proof virtually every
key process, right at the point of work. And an award-winning well-balanced
pistol-grip ergonomic design minimizes operator fatigue and provides the all-day
comfort required to maximize operator productivity.
KEY BENEFITS
Streamlines operations and
maximizes productivity in harsh
warehouse environments
Ultra-ergonomic design keeps
workers comfortable and
productive all shift long
Enables the automation and
virtual error-proofing of key
warehouse functions like
picking and put-away
Offers rapid return on
investment (ROI) — the same
tool provides the functionality of
two devices: a bar code scanner
and a mobile computer
Rugged construction delivers
superior uptime and low cost
of ownership
Lowers the cost and complexity
of mobile device deployments
with an industry-standard
platform and support for
Motorola’s Mobility Services
Platform (MSP)
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All the features for maximum warehouse efficiency:
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Comprehensive data capture: The MT2000
Series is capable of capturing whatever type
of data is in use in your environment today and
tomorrow — including 1D and 2D bar codes as
well as direct part marks (DPM). This versatility
brings true value to your warehouse operations —
one device can handle your data capture needs
today…or tomorrow.
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Flexible deployment modes:
connectivity options — including wireless,
cordless, corded and batch — provide the
flexibility to seamlessly meet application
requirements throughout the warehouse
environment. Where a wireless LAN is
installed or planned, the integrated 802.11a/b/g
connectivity (MT2090 only) gives workers the
freedom to use the device out on the receiving
dock, in the warehouse aisles and more —
no cords required — maximizing flexibility as
well as improving employee safety. Both the
MT2090 and the MT2070 support integrated
Bluetooth®, providing a convenient, cord-free
connection to a host computer in environments
without a wireless LAN. And the ability to operate
in real-time or batch mode increases application
flexibility, bringing superior processing power and
ergonomics to today’s legacy applications, while
providing a built-in upgrade path to take advantage
of a future wireless LAN implementation.
Superior scanning technology: When you
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choose Motorola, you choose industry-leading
scanning technology. Your workers enjoy the
first-time rapid and accurate capture of bar codes
required to increase productivity
two scan engine options to best meet the data
capture needs in your warehouse. The 1D laser
scanner offers extraordinary range, enabling the
capture of even damaged or poor quality bar
codes from as close as one inch/2.54 cm to as far
as 50 inches/12.7 cm away. For operations that
either utilize 1D bar codes today with future plans
for 2D, or utilize both 1D and 2D symbologies
today, the 2D imaging model decodes 1D and 2D
bar codes in milliseconds, resetting the bar for
imaging technology — eliminating the need to
sacrifice scanning performance for 2D versatility.
Comprehensive
. Choose from
All day comfort: Leveraging Motorola’s expertise
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in industrial design, the MT2000 Series features
an ultra-ergonomic forward-scanning pistol grip
that balances easily in the hand, bringing all day
comfort to workers who spend all day scanning.
Motorola’s signature rugged design:
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The MT2000 Series is built for the tough
warehouse environment, delivering reliable
performance whether the device is dropped on
the concrete floor of the warehouse or loading
dock, or utilized outdoors in driving rain or snow,
summer heat or extreme winter cold. In addition,
IP54 sealing allows the device to operate
dependably in dusty environments and survive
the inevitable spills and frequent wipe downs.
Extensive application flexibility:
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The MT2000 Series integrates easily with your
existing infrastructure and its industry standard
Microsoft® .Net framework enables the rapid
creation of new applications, so you can enjoy
greater value without a hefty IT budget. Pre-loaded
inventory applications deliver true out-of-the-box
functionality
included on the device. When used in conjunction
with the optional M
integrated MCL client allows existing applications
developed for other Motorola mobile computers
to be ported to the MT2000 Series in record time.
. The MCL client software is also
CL Designer Software, the
Streamline processes
throughout the warehouse
The MT2000 Series brings new levels of throughput
and accuracy across all warehouse operations —
from receiving and replenishment to put-away,
picking and shipping.
Picking
The MT2000 Series heavily automates the picking
process, allowing the same number of workers to
not only pick more orders, but also more accurate
orders. The need to print and distribute pick tickets
is eliminated, along with the need to enter and
reconcile data after the pick is complete. Pick
orders can be delivered right to the MT2000 mobile
terminal, complete with the product’s location
and fastest route. By scanning items as they are
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The MT2000 Series automates and error proofs end-to-end warehouse processes — from receiving, picking, replenishment and put-away
to packing and shipping — while providing the ergonomics for all day comfort in this intensive scanning environment. A split second
scan of a bar code allows workers on the receiving dock to rapidly process incoming shipments, decreasing dock-to-stock times. In
replenishment, a quick scan ensures that the right products are selected and delivered to the production line, keeping the production line
moving and preventing costly production errors. And in order fulfillment, the ability to scan during picking, packing and shipping activities
ensures that the right products are selected and shipped to the right customer. The result is improved throughput in the warehouse, faster
and more accurate order fulfillment — and increased customer satisfaction.
selected, workers receive instant verification that the
right item was selected and can immediately correct
a wrong pick. And since damaged labels are a
common occurrence in the warehouse environment,
the MT2000 Series employs advanced Motorola
technology to decode even scuffed, poorly printed
product prior to selection from your warehouse
shelves, you can be sure the right product is delivered
to the production line. The efficiency and accuracy
of your replenishment processes is improved,
providing protection against costly production line
shutdowns and delays in order processing.
and dirty bar codes.
Receiving
Replenishment
With the MT2000 Series, workers have the tools
to rapidly respond to line-side calls for product
replenishment. Replenishment orders can be sent
directly to the MT2000 device seconds after the
request is made. Since a quick scan verifies the
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Real-time wireless connectivity at the dock door
increases the velocity and the accuracy of the
receiving function. A quick scan of a bar code
instantly identifies incoming shipments. Shipments
are automatically verified against the purchase
order in seconds, and proper routing instructions
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are delivered right to the mobile terminal — instantly
directing workers to properly stage accurate
shipments for put-away and incorrect shipments
for return to the shipper. The real-time visibility also
allows you to identify whether a shipment should
be staged for priority handling — for example, an
item that is low in stock or even presently out-ofstock. As a result, dock-to-stock delays are reduced
and inventory is promptly available for shoppers,
order fulfillment or production line replenishment.
In addition, if a damaged shipment is received, the
imaging capability of the MT2000 Series allows workers
to snap a quick photograph of the damaged goods,
Put-away
Once shipments are staged for put-away, a quick
scan displays the right storage destination for each
item in the shipment, as well as the fastest route to
that location. A second scan of the shelf-tag at the
put-away location enables an additional crosscheck,
verifying that the worker is about to place the right
product on the right shelf. The result is a virtual errorfree put-away process, ensuring that materials are in
the right location and ready to fill orders or replenish
the production line, protecting customer satisfaction,
production line uptime and yield.
providing proof of condition for the originating shipper.
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Packing
In the packing function, the MT2000 Series
eliminates the need to manually check pick tickets.
Now, workers can cross check the accuracy of an
order by scanning the bar codes on the pick tickets
as well as the actual products, providing automatic
and rapid error-free validation that the right items
were picked for the order. In addition, based on the
items in the order, the proper carton size for each
order can be automatically identified — eliminating
the selection of a box that is too large and reducing
the use of filler and packaging material — helping
both the environment and your bottom line. The
shipping box can even be scanned as it’s selected,
verifying that the correct size was selected, as well
as enabling real-time inventory management of
packing materials.
Shipping
A quick scan of the bar code on an outgoing
shipment helps ensure that the right items are being
shipped to the right address and staged for the right
truck — in the right order. Wireless connectivity
enables instant printing of all required paperwork
on either a printer connected to the wireless LAN
or via a direct connection to a Bluetooth-enabled
printer. The resulting efficiency allows the same
number of workers to ship more orders in a day
— reducing bottlenecks and improving delivery
times. The new accuracy gains virtually eliminate
costly shipping errors that reduce truck utilization
and threaten customer satisfaction and retention.
And the ability to easily stage shipments inside the
trucks in an order that corresponds with the delivery
route extends the benefits of the MT2000 Series
beyond the warehouse, improving the efficiency of
the delivery drivers out in the field.
Benefits in the warehouse…
and beyond
The reduction in warehouse space requirements
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due to the reduction in inventory stocking levels,
freeing warehouse space for other areas of the
business — for example, an expansion of the
production line to increase manufacturing capacity
A reduction in out-of-stocks — potentially
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delivering an increase of 15 percent or
greater in sales
A reduction in transportation costs as a result
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of tighter scheduling, optimal load order and
a reduction in shipping errors
Enjoy a rapid return on
investment (ROI) with this
multi-function hybrid device
With the MT2000 Series, you can count on the
exceptional ROI and total cost of ownership (TCO)
you need to easily justify this mobility solution. The
multi-function MT2000 Series improves efficiency
throughout warehouse operations, eliminating the
need to purchase separate bar code scanners and
mobile computers. In addition, Motorola’s signature
rugged design delivers maximum uptime and device
lifecycle.
Services Platform (MSP) substantially reduces one
of the largest costs associated with any mobility
solution — day-to-day management. MSP enables
centralized and remote staging, provisioning and dayto-day monitoring of all your MT2000 Series devices,
regardless of where in the world they are located.
And since even the most rugged devices need a
support plan, Motorola offers Service from the Start
with
sets the standard for post-deployment support by
including normal wear and tear as well as accidental
damage to internal and external components —
protecting device uptime while significantly reducing
your unforeseen repair expenses.
Compatibility with Motorola’s Mobility
Comprehensive Coverage. This unique offering
The power of automation and real-time data in the
warehouse minimizes the time spent on every task,
while providing crosschecks for accuracy at every
step along the way. But the value of a warehouse
mobility solution extends far beyond the loading
docks, warehouse aisles and shelves. The realtime inventory visibility delivers benefits that ripple
throughout the enterprise, including:
A reduction in inventory levels, reducing capital
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requirements and inventory carry costs
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For more information
For more information on how Motorola’s MT2000
Series can improve your warehouse operations,
please visit us on the web at
www.motorola.com/mt2000
or access our global contact directory at
www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/contactus
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Choose Motorola for your end-to-end
warehouse mobility needs
Choose Motorola for your end-to-end
warehouse mobility needs
When you choose Motorola for your warehouse mobility solution, you
choose the strength of an industry leader — and the power of tested
When you choose Motorola for your warehouse mobility solution, you choose
and proven end-to-end solutions. Motorola offers virtually everything you
the strength of an industry leader — and the power of tested and proven end-
need to deploy a warehouse mobility solution that offers the reliability,
to-end solutions. Motorola offers virtually everything you need to deploy a
security, manageability and superior uptime that your mission-critical
warehouse mobility solution that offers the reliability, security, manageability and
applications demand.
superior uptime that your mission-critical applications demand.
Regardless of whether you need mobility inside or outside the
Regardless of whether you need mobility inside or outside the enterprise walls,
enterprise walls, there is a Motorola device that is right for the job
there is a Motorola device that is right for the job — from bar code scanners
— from bar code scanners to rugged or PDA style handheld integrated
to rugged or PDA style handheld integrated voice and data devices to vehicle-
voice and data devices to vehicle-mount workstations and notebook
mount workstations and notebook computers. Our indoor/outdoor WLAN
computers. Our indoor/outdoor WLAN portfolio offers a robust wireless
portfolio offers a robust wireless connection, regardless of the size of your
connection, regardless of the size of your facilities or physical challenges
facilities or physical challenges in your environment — such as the presence of
in your environment — such as the presence of metal as well as fixtures
metal as well as fixtures and other equipment that can create RF blind spots,
and other equipment that can create RF blind spots, or the need to
or the need to provide coverage in outdoor areas, such as the loading dock or
provide coverage in outdoor areas, such as the loading dock or yard.
yard. Our wireless broadband portfolio enables cost-effective networking for
Our wireless broadband portfolio enables cost-effective networking for
distributed locations. Our comprehensive RFID solutions include fixed, mobile
distributed locations. Our comprehensive RFID solutions include fixed,
and handheld RFID readers. Our world-class business partners provide best-
mobile and handheld RFID readers. Our world-class business partners
in-class applications that integrate easily with your existing environment to
provide best-in-class applications that integrate easily with your existing
minimize deployment costs and disruption of day-to-day business procedures.
environment to minimize deployment costs and disruption of day-to-day
Robust management solutions provide centralized control of your entire mobility
business procedures. Robust management solutions provide centralized
solution — from your mobile devices and the applications and data resident on
control of your entire mobility solution — from your mobile devices and
those devices to your wireless LAN and wireless broadband infrastructure. And
the applications and data resident on those devices to your wireless
when you choose one of Motorola’s Service from the Start programs, you’ll
LAN and wireless broadband infrastructure. And when you choose one
enjoy multiple years of repair coverage with protection that begins from the date
of Motorola’s Service from the Start programs, you’ll enjoy multiple
of purchase, protecting uptime and your return on investment.
years of repair coverage with protection that begins from the date of
purchase, protecting uptime and your return on investment.
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