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	Wilkinson have 304 stores across England and Wales, with larger stores selling around 20,000 products, varying from food to garden furniture. This large product range means stocktaking must be fast and efficient to get through all of the stock. Wilkinson currently has 3 retail audit teams consisting of 19 people

The Challenge

Wilkinson have worked with Casio and BNE Electronics for over ten years. BNE Electronics were established 25 years ago, designing and developing cost effective solutions for any application using the most up to date technology. Casio supply advanced handheld data collection devices, and have previously supplied Wilkinson with a Casio DT-800, DT-810 and DT-X5. Wilkinson recently requested an upgrade to their system and hardware, and looked to Casio and BNE to meet this challenge.

The Solution

Wilkinson chose to upgrade to the Casio DT-X7, a lightweight grip-typefvagafgahandheld terminal with laser scanner. Initially twenty five terminals were installed, with a further fifty ordered once initial training had been implemented.

Casio DT-X7 Features

The Casio DT-X7 is a grip-type handheld terminal with laser scanner. This lightweight terminal has been designed in accordance with the concept of human-centred design for interactive systems, based on the internationally recognized ISO 13407 standard. The Casio DT-X7 has versatile communications, WLAN, Bluetooth and IrDA. Its contoured design makes it comfortable to hold, and quick and easy to use. The unique shape allows for faster, more accurate barcode scanning. The keyboard on the new terminal has significantly reduced the number of keying errors.

The Benefits

Wilkinson have found several fantastic benefits with the Casio DT-X7, including:
• Quick training and implementation of the solution.
• Brighter, clearer screen, which is Retail Stocktakingmore reliable without touchscreen.
• Increased ruggedness of the handheld terminal.
• Lightweight terminal, reducing the fatigue in the hand and fingers.
• The ability to check the scan codes as the user is scanning.

Helen Cutts, Stocktake Manager for Wilkinson states "The DT-X7 is very user-friendly, and is more like a mobile phone than a handheld terminal.

...Battery life is excellent, and the speed of scanning is impressive, the DT-X7 really does exceed expectations."

• Large memory with over 40,000 SKU’s recorded on the Casio DT-X7’s.

The Future

Wilkinson look forward to expanding their business and continuing work with BNE and Casio. Helen states "we are really pleased with Casio and BNE, both the speed and delivery of service have been great."

The product DT-X7

The DT-X7 makes work easier and increases efficiency: the ergonomic hand-held terminal is equipped with a high-performance processor for demanding applications and can be used on a mobile basis in different network environments. This terminal comes with a built-in IrDA and Bluetooth® interface as standard. Reliable reading of barcodes is essential for efficient working performance. The outstanding reading performance of the DT-X7 is achieved with the top-class scanner and improved decoding algorithms. The ergonomic S-design also makes the device easy to operate and the light-weight construction weighing just 145 grams makes it pleasant and easy to handle. The housing is made of robust plastic, offering excellent protection from falls and impact. The robust and highly resistant data recording device is therefore the perfect solution for use in tough working conditions.

Complete information about the DT-X7