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Case Study
Process Optimization with Android
for Sustainable Safety and Security.
„An improvement in productivity, reduction in operating costs and
complete transparency with the highest possible process reliability
was achieved with the use of Android.“
Our customer The challenge
Our customer is a German automotive supplier and is Our customer uses a heterogeneous device infrastruc-
considered one of the leading suppliers worldwide. In ture of elderly Windows CE and Windows Mobile devices,
total, more than 25,000 employees work in more than 20 which are managed by a Mobile Device Management
countries. System (MDM). This means that the respective status data
of the devices such as battery status, free memory, WLAN
The product portfolio is widely diversified and as a relia- or BT connection are already centrally stored and transpa-
ble partner the company offers the fastest possible supply rent. The MDM, hosting all national and international lo-
of parts and products up to just-in-time delivery. cations centrally, also handles the roll-out of new devices.
In 2017, the company achieved worldwide sales of more The release status of the MDM is outdated and urgently
than € 12 billion. needs to be updated. New WLAN and BT security stan-
dards are absolutely essential, as are new features such as
With research and innovation, customers are supported in Near Field Communication (NFC). In addition, new sensors
almost all areas in order to satisfy the needs of the auto- must be integrated which are not supported by the old
motive industry today as well as in the future. Windows systems. The old Windows devices were discon-
tinued by the manufacturer Microsoft, the support for this
will be suspended as of 2020. The manufacturers have
already reacted and brought the corresponding Android
devices onto the market so that they can be changed.
Infrastructure. Consulting. Software.
The Solution: Exchanging Old Software and Hardware
The evaluation of the current situation and devices
revealed that the obsolete Windows hardware needs
to be replaced. New Android devices, types and classes
Your Key Benefit
are now replacing it. Taking into account the increased
• Optimization of process reliability and quality
additional requirements, the applications were adapted
• Daily increase in productivity
from Windows CE/Mobile to Android and integrated into • Significant extension of the device life cycle
the MDM. • Highest possible investment protection
• End device applications are precisely controlled
The latest security standards for all devices were ensured • Security updates as well as support for old
by upgrading the MDM. In the process, the devices were operating systems
secured against unauthorized use by individual users and • Smaller battery capacity
the kiosk mode was configured to offer the user only ap-
plication-relevant apps. Accesses such as Bluetooth, USB
or WLAN are only managed by the renewed MDM system Increased employee productivity can be achieved with
and can exclusively be used by defined and released apps. the „Zebra - PowerPrecision Console“. Using the Mobility
DNA solution PowerPrecision Console, old batteries can
The „Zebra - Enterprise Home Screen“ is designed to be detected and removed from their battery inventory
create and determine how Android mobile computers before they affect employee productivity. The result is
can be used by employees. longer mobile device life cycle and higher employee
productivity, as well as a smaller battery footprint to
Through the integration of the Android devices, the life purchase and manage.
cycle of the recording devices is to be extended over the
longest possible period in accordance with the industry
standard, thus offering the highest possible investment
security. With „Zebra - Lifeguard for Android“, users receive
continued OS security for years after consumer safety
support has expired.
In addition, they receive regular security updates and
security support for older operating systems when swit-
ching to a newer operating system.
The revolution in the mobility of employees:
Creating things together with ICS Group
APPLICATION AND ENVIRONMENT TRAINING AND USABILITY
1 In a typical industry environment, you need
something that meets the needs of your
4 As the world‘s most popular operating system,
Android is known to most of your employees,
applications and can withstand falls, spills, which means less training is required to learn
temperature changes, dust and dirt. You the basics and users can quickly identify the
should also consider whether the users of the features that they need.
devices will wear gloves, whether the device
will be used in direct sunlight, or if the device
must be disinfectant-resistant.
DATA CAPTURE SECURITY
2 Speed and accuracy are the most important
factors while scanning. Users may need to
5 What are the risks and implications of a po-
tential security breach due to your mobility
scan 1D and 2D barcodes, which may be implementation? There are several aspects to
damaged or distorted by foil. When items are conducting a safe mobility implementation:
stored in hard-to-reach locations or on high Selection and configuration of the MDM soluti-
shelves, devices with a large scanning area can on; policy definition, deployment and training;
improve security while saving time. Zebra as well as your choice of device features.
Mobility DNA tools such as SimulScan and Mobility Extensions (Mx) from Zebra transform
Swipe Assist can simplify and speed up scan- Android from a consumer operating system
ning of all types of barcodes and forms, increa- into a true enterprise operating system with
sing efficiency and reducing inaccuracies. a number of additional features and options
that provide higher security and better device
management.
ENERGY REQUIREMENTS CONNECTIVITY AND QUALITY
3 Energy management is more than having
a high-capacity battery that lasts a shift, or
6 When employees need to access task-related
data or back-end systems on the road, stab-
being able to change batteries in the middle le WWAN/WLAN connections and seamless
of a shift. Android‘s energy management fea- roaming make all the difference. Consider
tures can help extend battery life and reduce whether your employees only need voice, only
charge cycles. data, or both.Order Picking Industrial Terminals
Tablets
Productivity Operator Masks
Mobile Terminals Outgoing Goods Manufacturing
Accounting Entries Incoming Goods
Safety & Security
ITS-Mobile
SAP Easy Pairing NVE
TCO
Process Reliability Barcode Scanner
Transparency Shipment Software
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About ICS Group
The ICS Group is a leading solution provider for the digitization and automation of business processes in the supply chain
- end-to-end. We support our customers holistically with analysis, consulting, conception, software, hardware, integration
and services from a single source.
With more than 30 years of project expertise, which extends internationally across all industries and company sizes, ICS is
able to quickly and reliably realize individual process optimization. Our specialists bundle components from the product
to the operator model and provide solutions for every business model.
Infrastructure. Consulting. Software.
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