Hats-Off: Dorfman Pacific Implements Symbol Enterprise Mobility Solution for Paperless Warehouse Operations
13 September 2006 - 11:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
Mobile Computers and Wi-Fi Network Enable Headwear and Handbag
Company to Streamline Processes, Improve Inventory Accuracy and
Reduce Costs HOLTSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SBL), The Enterprise Mobility
Company(TM), and RedLine Solutions, Inc., a systems integrator and
value added reseller (VAR) specializing in bar code, radio
frequency (RF) and automated data capture systems, today announced
that Dorfman Pacific deployed Symbol's rugged mobile computers and
Wi-Fi network infrastructure at its 275,000 square-foot warehouse
in Stockton, California. RedLine Solutions installed the Symbol
enterprise mobility system at Dorfman Pacific, one of the largest
full-line headwear and handbag companies in the world, to create a
streamlined, paperless warehouse operation that has reduced errors
and increased staff productivity and profitability. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041029/SYMBOLOGO )
Paper-based processes at Dorfman Pacific's warehouse were driving
costs of approximately a quarter of a million dollars a year in
temporary labor. Dorfman Pacific evaluated wireless-based warehouse
management systems (WMS), and chose Symbol Wi-Fi network
infrastructure and mobile computers to run picking, packing and
shipping applications. Dorfman Pacific's enterprise mobility system
enabled the organization to handle approximately double the number
of orders during peak order periods; reduce labor costs by nearly
30 percent at its headquarters' warehouse; and provided secure
Wi-Fi, allowing mobile workers real-time visibility into
business-critical information. "With the Symbol enterprise mobility
system, our warehouse is now entirely paperless, resulting in
streamlined warehouse processes and improved inventory accuracy,"
said Mark Dulle, Director of Information Technology of Dorfman
Pacific. "While the return on investment for the Symbol Wi-Fi
network came primarily from automating the warehouse in Stockton, a
significant bonus will be to extend and deploy a Symbol Wi-Fi
network at our new 65,000-square-foot facility in Dallas, Texas;
and at the same time centrally manage the servers, applications and
network from our Stockton headquarters." Symbol's rugged MC9060-G
mobile computers and VRC6900 rugged vehicle/fixed-mount mobile
computers were selected for their ability to withstand the everyday
use and abuse in the harsh warehouse environment where hats and
handbags are stored and shipped to retail customers. Dorfman
Pacific also chose Symbol's WS5000 wireless switches and AP300
access ports to serve as their business-critical Wi-Fi network
infrastructure to provide wireless connectivity for the mobile
computers. "Dorfman Pacific's use of Symbol mobile computers and
Wi-Fi in a warehouse environment is a clear example of how
enterprise mobility can positively affect a company's bottom line,"
said Gerald McNerney, senior director of Symbol's Transportation,
Distribution & Logistics Solutions. "When the warehouse and
distribution center are key to your business, you must make
operational efficiency a priority. Enterprise mobility helps bring
visibility and accuracy to operations, and higher productivity to
staff." Symbol PartnerSelect member RedLine Solutions works with
customers to evaluate past processes, and help re-engineer process
flows to maximize productivity and automate data collection.
RedLine Solutions worked with Dorfman Pacific to integrate products
and services to track bar coded products and validate each material
movement including: receiving, receiving inspection, put-away,
picking and packing, shipment confirmation and cycle counting. "We
believe in deploying leading and innovative products that provide
our customers with benefits that help improve business-critical
operations and reduce costs," said Anthony Mattos, Senior Account
Manager of RedLine Solutions, Inc. "Implementing an end-to-end
Symbol enterprise mobility solution with Symbol Wi-Fi network
infrastructure is an easy decision to make as customers trust
Symbol's handhelds for their durability and ruggedness." About
Symbol Technologies Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise
Mobility Company(TM), is a recognized worldwide leader in
enterprise mobility, delivering products and solutions that
capture, move and manage information in real time to and from the
point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility solutions
integrate advanced data capture products, radio frequency
identification technology, mobile computing platforms, wireless
infrastructure, mobility software and world-class services
programs. Symbol enterprise mobility products and solutions are
proven to increase workforce productivity, reduce operating costs,
drive operational efficiencies and realize competitive advantages
for the world's leading companies. More information is available at
http://www.symbol.com/. About RedLine Solutions RedLine Solutions
is a leading systems integrator specializing in enterprise mobility
systems utilizing bar code and RFID technologies. We provide
off-the-shelf and customized solutions for manufacturing and
distribution that drive enhanced productivity. RedLine Solutions
corporate headquarters is located in Santa Clara, California with
regional office in Tacoma, WA, serving the Pacific Northwest. Visit
our website at http://www.redlinesolutions.com/ or call us
toll-free at 408-562-1700. For Symbol Technologies: For media
information: Ed Tan Christel van der Boom Symbol Technologies, Inc.
A&R Edelman for Symbol Technologies 408.421.5132 650.429.2743
For financial information: For industry analyst information: Lori
Chaitman/ Nancy Coco Shirley Schroedl Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Symbol Technologies, Inc. 631.738.5050 631.738.4823 For RedLine
Solutions: For media information: Anthony Mattos RedLine Solutions,
Inc. 510.418.2326
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041029/SYMBOLOGODATASOURCE:
Symbol Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: For media information: Ed Tan of
Symbol Technologies, Inc., +1-408-421-5132, ; or Christel van der
Boom of A&R Edelman for Symbol Technologies, +1-650-429-2743, ;
For financial information: Lori Chaitman/ Nancy Coco of Symbol
Technologies, Inc., +1-631-738-5050, ; For industry analyst
information: Shirley Schroedl of Symbol Technologies, Inc.,
+1-631-738-4823, ; For RedLine Solutions: For media information:
Anthony Mattos of RedLine Solutions, Inc., +1-510-418-2326, Web
site: http://www.symbol.com/ http://www.redlinesolutions.com/
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