CipherLab 8000 Series Mobile Terminal - VIC Computer (HK)

CASE STUDY: Associated Grocers, USA
• Challenge: Streamline order process
– Replace obsolete equipment with cost-effective solution
– Eliminate requests for discontinued and out of stock items
– Allow access via Internet or analog phone lines for rural stores
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• Deployment: CipherLab 8021-based system
– Acoustic modem for digital or analog data transmission
– Rugged, ergonomic design at high-value, low cost
– Deployed to 300 largest stores for order entry
– Allows faster restocking, eliminates bare shelves
– Eliminates out-of-stock and duplicate orders
– Added (US)$2 million/year in bonus sales
from efficient stocking and order fulfillment