Symbol Introduces Mobile Computing Products

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 18, 2004 -- Symbol has introduced two new innovative mobile computing products designed to help companies increase inventory velocity, enhance employee productivity, improve customer service and maintain real-time connectivity to information for updates while on the road and in the field.

The Symbol MC9000s and MC9000k are designed to help enterprises seamlessly capture, move and manage information at the point of decision to power mission-critical enterprise mobility applications and improve asset utilization in the transportation, route accounting/direct store delivery, field service and field sales market segments. These new industrial mobile computers, designed to Symbol's signature ruggedized specifications, can be used for mobile applications supported by indoor Wi-Fi and outdoor wide-area wireless networks.



The Symbol MC9000 portfolio of ruggedized wireless handhelds is specifically suited for mobility applications integral to the supply chain. Target market segments and recommended mobile applications for respective devices include:









Field Service: The Symbol MC9000-S enables field service personnel to automate

services, manage replacement components and inventories, and improve site

visit routes and logistics.

Manufacturing: The Symbol MC9000 line offers advanced mobile computing

power for mobile workers to manage and improve shipping and receiving, inventory

velocity and visibility, asset allocation, line replenishment and order taking.







Route Accounting/DSD: The Symbol MC9000-S enables route drivers to manage

direct store delivery, expedite pre-sales orders, reconcile inventory orders,

and track product delivery and stock levels.







Transportation & Logistics: The Symbol MC9000-K and MC9000-S enable route

drivers and shipping and receiving personnel to better manage vehicle and

driver resources, track vehicles and maintenance, and improve pick-up and

delivery activities.







Wholesale Distribution: The Symbol MC9000-K and MC9000-S enable warehouse

supervisors and dock personnel to better manage inventory velocity, improve

yard space allocation and obtain greater visibility into inventory return

processing.