Integrate KanbanBOX with Wearable Hand-Free Scanners
For an Even More Ergonomic and Efficient Line Workflow
One of the key strengths of electronic kanban systems is the digital transmission of all information related to depleted materials through barcode scanning on kanban containers. This process lies at the heart of the system and ensures a smooth, real-time flow of information.
Scanning eliminates the issues and waste typically found in non-kanban systems, such as:
- Constantly moving from production lines to card collection points
- Manual data-entry for requesting a replenishment
- Wasting time both in registering information and controlling for potential data entry errors
Typically, barcode scanning is done via traditional scanner guns, handheld devices, or smartphones with the KanbanBOX app installed. These options make the system highly practical and beneficial. However, for companies looking to take an extra step in optimizing the process, there’s the option to adopt wireless, wearable, and hand-free scanner gloves.
What makes these devices special
Wireless
With scanner gloves, you eliminate the constraint of wires and ensure greater freedom of movement for those working on the front line.
Wearable
Slip the device on like a regular glove and keep it ready for use at all times. No need to store and grab it depending on your task.
Hand-Free
The barcode scanner is located on the back of the hand, leaving the palms free to allow operators to move materials smoothly.
Maximum Ergonomics, Maximum Performance
Scanner gloves are designed to enhance the comfort and efficiency of mobile operators, optimizing operations and facilitating the management of logistics flows.
This is because the wearable and hand-free barcode or QR code readers are:
- Ergonomic
- Lightweight
- Comfortable to wear for long periods
- Safe, with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) or RF (radio frequency) technology
Precision and Effectiveness
The use of wearable devices makes repetitive tasks like scanning warehouse items more efficient and effective. This is possible thanks to the sensors that monitor various variables and the three types of feedback that ensure the operator’s confidence in the successful completion of the scan.
The feedback provided by the reader includes:
- Acoustic feedback via a monotone sound
- Tactile feedback via vibrations
- Optical feedback via a 3-color status LED.
Perfect Integration with KanbanBOX
Wearable and hand-free barcode reading devices integrate perfectly with KanbanBOX.
- Quick connection via QR code from the KanbanBOX app
- Touch display natively connected to the KanbanBOX app
- Real-time visibility of scans on the KanbanBOX board
- Integrated navigation within the KanbanBOX menu
Smartphone Scanning Activity
Don’t have scanner guns, handheld devices, or other barcode reading devices?
No problem: with the KanbanBOX app for Android or iOS, you can scan the codes directly with your smartphone.
Integration with RFID Systems
Want to completely eliminate barcode reading hardware devices? In this case, you can explore the integration between KanbanBOX and RFID systems, which rely on radio frequency tag reading.
Discover RFID integrationWMS, AGV, and Automated Warehouses
Want to leverage the benefits of 360° warehouse automation? Integrate KanbanBOX with automated warehouses, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and/or AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles).
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Case studies
Sacchi | Electrical Supply Distribution
Sacchi uses KanbanBOX to offer its customers a kanban-based sales service, ideal for recurring supplies and supports long-term customer loyalty
Oleodinamica Marchesini | Hydraulic valves
Oleodinamica Marchesini has optimized its production flow management by implementing multi-process kanban and pull production
Robopac | Packaging machines
With KanbanBOX, Robopac achieved a more integrated, responsive, and digitalized supply chain thanks to the integration with both external suppliers and SAP
BCS | Agricultural Mechanization
BCS moved from push to pull through E-kanban for suppliers, production, and internal flows. They now manage 6000 kanban loops across 3 plants
El.Co. | Industrial Electrical Automation
El.Co. has simplified the maintenance of kanbans with e-kanban, which was previously so onerous that the number of parts managed by kanban had to be limited
Orotig | Welding Industry
Orotig has implemented sequential pull in the company, optimizing multi-process production scheduling and supplier integration with KanbanBOX
Rossi SpA | Gearmotors and Electric Motors
Rossi Spa has digitalized the existing production and move kanban, then integrated it with its own ERP, with Oracle Sequencer and with suppliers
Aptiv | High-tech automotive systems
From the introduction of kanban to the transition to e-kanban. The Lean Improvement journey of the largest manufacturer of electronic interconnection systems for the automotive sector
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