Page 4 - Sicon Barcoding & Warehousing for Sage 200 Customer Guide

Introduction to Sicon Barcoding & WarehousingWhat does this product provide?This barcoding and warehousing solution is designed specifcally for integration with Sage 200 and for the requirements of the typical Sage 200 client.Integration with Sage 200 and the Sicon modules is in real time, with the handheld devices communicating directly with Sage 200 using Web API technology. This means there are no external databases to setup and maintain, and no data to synchronise or go out of synchronisation.Based on an Android operating system interface, we have provided all the standard functionality required in a typical Sage 200 customer warehouse in an intuitive, highly functional interface.Being Android based you can use this application on very cheap Android based devices from phones to larger tablets or choose more expensive ruggedised devices with built in 1d or 2d barcode scanners, cameras, trigger grips etc. With a high level of functionality across the Sage 200 and Sicon modules and a great range of devices available to choose from, this solution will appeal to a very broad range of client requirements.NB: The solution does not include the wireless network infrastructure or the hardware devices. These are up to each client to decide what they need and how best to implement it. We are happy to offer advice and recommendations where it is required. This document goes some way to suggesting some suitable options.Why use a barcoding solution in your warehouse?Here are the general benefts: 1. Quicker and more accurate stock picking, resulting in fewer returns. 2. Quicker and more accurate stock receipting, resulting in better stock accuracy. 3. Real-time stock updates into Sage 200. 4. Full integration with Sage 200 stock take for quick and accurate stock take, with no manual update of counts.What will I need installed to make this work? 1. Sage 200 installed with the Sage 200 Commercial modules. 2. The Sicon Web API installed, (this is the same Web API required for Service Manager Mobile and Task & Contact Manager Mobile). NB: this will require a single Sage 200 Web User only license regardless of the number of handheld devices. 3. The Sicon Barcoding App installed on the tablet. 4. The Sage 200 add-on from Sicon for Barcoding & Warehousing. 5. Your choice of tablet and printer hardware. 6. A wireless network to cover the required area.This makes it very simple to carry out a proof of concept demonstration to new clients. For existing Sage 200 clients this can be setup in a conference room on their Sage 200 environment and demonstrated in a test company before any signifcant investment in software or hardware is required. If the client has an Android tablet available, this can probably be used with the built-in camera. Full details of suggested equipment can be found within this brochure.