Zebra Technologies, a US manufacturer which builds enterprise-level data capture and automatic identification solutions, will boost its healthcare portfolio by launching two new mobile solutions in India to improve clinical mobility workflows.
A scanner and a multitask terminal
The DS8100-HC series scanners and TC51-HC mobile terminal will soon be launched for healthcare professionals in India. The two devices make it easy to capture problematic bar-codes found in pharmacies, laboratories and help healthcare organizations to improve workflow and productivity but also the effectiveness of healthcare professionals. They also guarantee better patient safety.
DS8100-HC scanner: an ultra-hygienic wireless scanner
The DS8100-HC scanner in both corded as well as and wireless versions, with unparalleled performance on virtually every bar-code in any condition. It features a purpose-built housing using special plastics to prevent the spread of bacteria and allow for safe wipe-downs with a selection of strong disinfectants used in hospitals.
The device also delivers flexible user-selectable feedback modes designed for around-the-clock use and more.
Terminal TC51-HC: centralizing several tasks on a single tool
The TC51-HC touch terminal is Android-enabled and can perform and can perform several tasks such as making or receiving calls, sending or receiving messages, accessing patient records, scanning bar-codes and increasing medication administration accuracy.
Resistant, it closely looks and works like popular consumer-style smartphones to facilitate its use.
E-commerce should reach US $ 64 billion in India by 2021
According to a study conducted by the US consulting firm Forrester in 2017, India has been the fastest growing market in online retail sales in 2016, and e-commerce is expected to reach $64 billion (€56 billion) by 2021.
« This growth will most likely come from an omni-channel model – a mix of both physical and online retail. To meet the changing expectations of the mobile generation, the physical store needs to evolve, too, » said Deep Agarwal, regional sales director (India) at Zebra Technologies APAC, to the website BW Disrupt in June 2017. (…) Whether you have an e-commerce or a brick-and-mortar operation, you need a supply chain that can handle the complexities of the omni-channel environment. This is where Zebra Technologies can offer visibility solutions comprised of printers, barcode scanners, rugged mobile computers, RFID, and locationing services. Zebra’s solutions optimize the capability, route, proof of delivery (…) and ensure flawless fulfilment, whether it’s shipped to a customer’s house or picked up in store. »