Connecting workers to boost productivity and efficiency

RUCKUS understands the critical role that wireless connectivity plays in the manufacturing and warehousing industries and delivers cutting edge high-performance and reliable network solutions. 

Wireless is not just a convenience, but a necessity for connected workers. It enables real-time communication and data access, which are crucial for coordinating tasks, tracking inventory, and making informed decisions on the fly. 

In dynamic environments like warehouses and manufacturing plants, where conditions can change rapidly, having reliable wireless connectivity can significantly enhance operational efficiency and productivity in these areas: 

 

  • Connected Forklifts
  • Warehouse Tablets
  • Handheld Scanners
  • Worker safety systems
  • AR/VR Headsets 

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  • Increases operational efficiency

    Using digital wireless devices, workers can connect to inventory databases, order management systems, and communication platforms that track inventory, manage shipments, and ensure accurate order fulfillment.  Thus, the connected worker is significantly enhancing operational efficiencies on manufacturing and warehouse floor.   

  • Improves collaboration throughout the factory and warehouse floor

    Real-time communication allows workers to connect to each other anywhere throughout the facility.  RUCKUS solutions enable a wide range of applications, such as real-time video streams, VoIP, and other latency-sensitive applications.  For example, RUCKUS AP’s have a built-in quality of service feature for a demanding multi-media environment, reducing the need for physical presence to effectively communicate.

  • Improves visibility over operations

    With the capability to access this data on a mobile tablet, supervisors gain flexibility and responsiveness, enabling them to make informed decisions anytime, anywhere, optimizingproductivity and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant floor. This mobile visibility empowers supervisors to proactively address issues, streamline workflows, andultimately enhanceoverall operational performance.Increased operational visibility empowers workers and managers to proactively address problems, streamline workflows, and improve productivity.

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Northwest Harvest

Non-profit distributes millions of meals with RUCKUS® switches and cloud-managed access points

Northwest Harvest is relentlessly focused on ending hunger in Washington and changing the systemic and social issues that limit access to food. The organization supports 65 hunger relief programs and 17 schools in nine counties for central Washington.

When the organization began work on its new distribution center in Yakima, its IT team needed to deliver secure, high-performance Wi-Fi connectivity all across the facility. Its new RUCKUS switches and indoor access points support bandwidth-intensive point of sale (POS) and inventory applications across the network—while reducing the burden on IT.

  • Challenges

    • High-ceiling warehouse with 55,000 square feet sub-zero freezer that created connectivity challenges
    • Volunteer workforce needed simple, dependable connectivity anywhere

  • Challenges

    • Poor Wi-Fi performance for residents
    • Inefficient network onboarding
    • Limited IT control

  • Products

  • Benefits

    • Wireless coverage everywhere lets volunteers connect to POS applications and other tools
    •  The RUCKUS switches were fast and simple to install and haven’t experienced a single failure
    • RUCKUS One helped ensure maximum coverage and performance
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