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Choosing the right OS for Warehouse Management App needs

Considerations on matching OS and software requirements for rugged mobile devices to outfit the workforce.


Choosing the right OS for Warehouse Management App needs

The value of choosing the right OS can be crucial for your organization’s successful mobile tablet roll-out. As much as timing is paramount in a go-to-market strategy, the decision of the OS becomes clearer when considering certain industry-specific aspects, such as flexibility of peripheral drivers needed for warehouse applications. Inventory management may require a barcode scanner integration in the field, or goods receipt and restocking may require a plug-in RFID reader.

This white paper reviews the advantages of each of the popular Operating Systems (Android®, Windows® or Linux®) from a mobile product development perspective and address considerations for today’s Supply Chain needs. Find out what OS matches your future product roll-out or DC workforce needs.

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