The Essential of Industrial Tablets for Business Operations

In today's fast-paced business world disrupted by advanced technologies, businesses are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations. Turning to use tablets as versatile tools is one of the way for streamlining  productivity, communication, and enterprise mobility.

Where Are Enterprise Tablets Used?

Enterprise tablets are commonly used in a wide range of industries and in a variety of ways, offering portability and versatility. Here are some examples:

• Logistics and Inventory management: It can be used to track and manage inventory levels, update stock information in real-time, and streamline order fulfilment processes.
• Fieldwork: Workers out in the field, such as delivery drivers or construction workers, need a way to update record, conducting surveys, collecting data, and accessing information in remote locations.
• Point-of-sale systems: It can be used to process payments and record transactions. Tablets can be used as mobile cash registers or checkout devices. It offers the processing power, wireless connectivity, and security
• Healthcare: It can be used to access electronic health records, track patient data, and communicate with medical staff
• Customer service: It can be used by customer service representatives to access customer information, answer enquiries, and provide personalized assistance.

   

 

    

 

Key Benefits

• Durability & Reliability: Built to withstand extreme conditions (dust, water, drops, vibrations, temperature changes) with IP/MIL-STD ratings, ensuring continuous operation.
  
• Increased Productivity: Enable real-time data access, faster task completion, reduced bottlenecks, and quicker response times, replacing paper processes.
  
• Enhanced Connectivity: Offer robust Wi-Fi, cellular, and Bluetooth, integrating with IoT devices and cloud services for seamless data flow.
  
• Long Battery Life: Feature extended or hot-swappable batteries for all-day (or shift-long) power, preventing costly downtime.
• Improved Decision-Making: Provide managers and workers with instant access to accurate data for informed, timely decisions.
  
• Worker Safety: Deliver critical information, alerts, and communication tools, keeping workers connected and informed.
  
• Customization & Integration: Can be equipped with specialized hardware (scanners, cameras) and software for specific industry needs (WMS, GIS).
  
• Cost Savings: Lower total cost of ownership due to longer lifespans, reduced maintenance, and less need for frequent replacements. 

Which tablets should I buy? 

Zebra's ET40/ET45 are "enterprise rugged tablets" which is ideal for general field work, offering the functionality of a standard magnetic tablet both indoors and outdoors, with dust and water resistance, suitable for watching movies, and featuring a built-in drive ideal for retail warehouses, POS (Point of Sale) systems, transportation, and frequent code scanning tasks.

It supports various accessories such as charging cradles, docks, protective cases, extra batteries, and POS equipment, allowing for diverse applications as a POS machine, employee handset, inventory scanner/checker, and store/warehouse device.

The battery is sufficient for several hours of continuous use, and the accessory battery is replaceable, making it suitable for tasks requiring continuous, all-day operation, such as in warehouses, stores, and field work.

ET40 is suitable for indoor use with sufficient Wi-Fi, such as retail POS systems, restaurants, warehouses, and storage facilities.

ET45 is more suitable for field use requiring Wi-Fi + Cellular (5G, LTE, 3G, 2G) + GPS, for transportation services and those needing online connectivity.

ET51 ET56 IP65 and MIL-STD-810H-certified, suited for office service and field service

ET60 ET65 Rugged design for demanding environments. Survives drops from 1.5 m (5 ft) to concrete per MIL-STD-810H.