Davcon Warehouse Machinery: Enhancing Operations with IoT
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
- Telecommunications
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Picking, Sorting & Positioning
- Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
Davcon Warehouse Machinery is a seasoned player in the Irish market with over 40 years of experience in the sales, service, and rental of warehouse equipment. The company supplies and supports some of Ireland’s largest logistics, pharma, and food companies, and manages a dealer network throughout the UK on behalf of the factory in Germany. Their main area of focus is in Man Up Very Narrow Aisle equipment. They are equipped to supply and support machinery across Ireland and the UK, carry out direct maintenance work on customer’s machines, and provide technical support to dealers overseas. All of their engineers are factory trained and experienced in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a full range of warehouse equipment and forklift trucks.
The Challenge
Davcon Warehouse Machinery, a leading supplier and supporter of warehouse equipment in the Irish market, was facing operational challenges. With over 40 years of experience in the sales, service, and rental of warehouse equipment, the company was struggling with the slow and inefficient process of returning completed dockets/reports back to the office for invoicing. This was largely due to the dependency on finding a suitable time in the engineer’s schedule to return paperwork. This inefficiency had a knock-on effect on several aspects of the business, including delayed invoicing, slower follow-up work on machines, and lack of readily available information for customer queries. The company was also concerned about the potential loss of customer information during the implementation of a new system.
The Solution
Davcon Warehouse Machinery adopted FIELDMOTION Maintenance & Servicing Software to address their operational challenges. The software proved to be user-friendly and provided excellent support, helping the company overcome the initial teething issues associated with implementing a new system. The software offered features like Job Tracking, Mobile App, and Mobile Forms. Job Tracking allowed the admin team to view all jobs in real-time, optimizing productivity and providing a GPS stamp to track job duration. The Mobile App enabled job sheets and forms to be sent directly to engineers’ phones, ensuring no loss of forms even in areas with poor Wi-Fi coverage. The app also facilitated direct communication with engineers and ensured all job paperwork was filled in and understood completely. Mobile Forms helped in switching to mobile forms and data collection software, leading to greater business growth, employee productivity, and improved bottom line.
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