Client Background
A major Dutch supermarket chain introduced Honeywell wearable mobile computing technology to streamline order picking, improve employee productivity and support the rapid growth of its online grocery operations.
The Challenge
Rapid growth in online grocery shopping placed increasing pressure on the retailer’s fulfilment operations.
With almost 700 stores and approximately 100,000 employees, the business needed to improve order picking efficiency across its expanding e-commerce fulfilment centres.
Existing processes required more efficient scanning technology that could support faster order processing, improve employee comfort and accommodate future growth.
The Solution
The retailer introduced Honeywell CT40 wearable mobile computers, supported by the Honeywell Mobility Edge platform, to improve scanning efficiency and simplify device management.
The solution included:
🔹 Honeywell CT40 wearable mobile computers
🔹 Integrated barcode scanning
🔹 Bluetooth scanning triggers
🔹 Honeywell Mobility Edge platform
🔹 Standardised device management
🔹 Android-based technology
🔹 Ergonomic, wrist-mounted operation
The wearable solution allowed employees to scan products directly from their wrists without requiring separate ring scanners.
Following six months of testing, the technology was selected for its ease of use, improved productivity and longer device lifecycle.
The deployment was completed in less than three months, supporting the retailer’s growing online fulfilment operations.
The Result
| Result | Outcome |
|---|---|
|
Productivity |
Approximately 15% improvement |
|
Device Repairs |
8% improvement in units requiring repair |
|
Deployment |
Completed in under 3 months |
|
Employee Satisfaction |
Improved through ergonomic wearable devices |
|
Order Picking |
Faster, more convenient barcode scanning |
|
Device Management |
Standardised through Honeywell Mobility Edge |
|
Operating Costs |
Lower total cost of ownership through longer device lifecycles |
The Honeywell solution delivered measurable improvements in productivity, employee satisfaction and device reliability.
By standardising mobile technology across its operations, the retailer also established a more scalable platform to support continued growth in online grocery fulfilment.
About DTE
As a Honeywell reseller, DTE supplies, deploys and supports Honeywell technology that helps businesses streamline operations, improve productivity and manage inventory more efficiently.
Our expertise spans Honeywell barcode scanners, mobile computers, label printers, RFID solutions and rugged tablets, alongside professional WiFi surveys, data cabling and electrical installation.
