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Overview

Software

1. The purchase orders are entered like they are now.
2. The purchase orders are uploaded onto the scanner
3. The warehouse person receives each order and the program finds the item on the order, updates the quantity received.
4. As the order is populated, the items not received remain at zero quantity.
5. The order is saved
6. Periodically, the completed orders are transferred back to the network hard drive and cleared from the scanner.

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Overview

SALES FORCE AUTOMATION

bMobile ™ specializes in integrating sales force automation technology with industry leading accounting software, inventory control applications and customer relationship management solutions. bMobile’s line of products includes the Pocket PC Software bMobile SALES™ and bMobile INVENTORY™ along with bMobile CONTROLLER™ and the web based solution, bMobile NET™.  

Powered by Windows Pocket PC Software, bMobile SALES is designed for any size business seeking a ubiquitous computing solution for their mobile sales force, route sales or direct store delivery (DSD). bMobile SALES is a scalable Pocket PC Software that can function as a stand alone mobile computing tool or interface with your network applications allowing for a complete route accounting solution. bMobile can reside on any number of popular Pocket PCs (i.e. iPAQ, Dell, Casio, etc.), tablet PCs, laptops and notepad PCs, as well as specialized data collectors and other mobile computing devices (Symbol, Intermec, HHP, etc.). The sales force automation is completed with the addition of portable printers (Zebra, Seiko, Symbol, Intermec) and barcode scanners (Symbol, Socket, Intermec).

bMobile SALES empowers the mobile salesperson with updated information critical for new business acquisition and existing client servicing. Key functionality of bMobile SALES includes;

1. Perform Customer History Look-up
2. Update Customer Account Information
3. Create New Accounts
4. Record Inventory Transactions (Barcode Scanner Optional)
5. Process Payments
6. Collect and Digitally Store Signatures
7. Generate and Print Invoices with optional Portable Printer

These tasks are accomplished within a true Windows Pocket PC software environment providing easy to read screens and familiar user navigation. The highly functional yet simple layout allows a new user to quickly learn the application. This straight forward, intuitive designed software will minimize sales force training time and reduce errors saving time, money and customers, whether using a portable data terminal, Pocket PC or other mobile computing device. Add a barcode scanner and portable printer to complete the automation required by your sales force.

 
MOBILE COMPUTING NETWORK   

Sales force automation relies upon a quick and reliable exchange of data between the mobile worker and the office. bMobile CONTROLLER, when used with bMobile SALES, provides the link between your mobile sales force and your enterprise accounting software, customer relationship management application and inventory control system. Data synchronization between your mobile computing device (i.e. Pocket PC) and your database network is made possible by the middleware application, bMobile CONTROLLER. A couple of quick commands by the user will launch the data-download process and automatically refreshing data on the mobile computing device.

Data synchronization can take place whenever the user connects to the enterprise network. This can take place at the end of each day when the mobile worker returns to the office or can be achieved remotely using wireless communication technology. bMobile NET can play an important part in remote data access for the mobile employee. This Internet based application allows ubiquitous computing when used in conjunction with bMobile SALES. Various mobile computing devices as well as select Pocket PCs and mobile phones can be used in conjunction with various wireless communication services to provide the data pathway to bMobile NET.

Regardless of your mobile computing needs bMobile can provide the hardware to complete your mobile strategy. Whether your business requires mobile data terminals or Pocket PCs, wireless communication devices, portable printers or barcode scanners, bMobile can work within your budget to accomplish your technology goals. Proven hardware devices from industry leading manufacturers are offered at rock-bottom pricing from bMobile .  

WHY bMOBILE

bMobile has the expertise to match up your business challenges with technology choices. With bMobile you have access to wealth of knowledge in the area of business management software, networking, software development, data collection hardware, mobile communications and sales force automation.

Your current needs, future growth and budget considerations are all important aspects of your ultimate technology solution. bMobile can provide clear choices for sales force automation, presented in an understandable format upon a comprehensive analysis of your goals, challenges and budget considerations. Before any recommendations are made, bMobile gives strong consideration to your potential return on investment, emerging technologies and your current processes.  

CUSTOM SOFTWARE NEEDS

bMobile can also provide accounting software for your business regardless of size. bMobile has partnered with several major software vendors to meet the needs of the small, medium or large business. If the “out-of-the-box” solution is not right for your company, bMobile has a software development team ready and able to customize your business accounting software to meet your special needs.

MOBILE COMPUTING AND WIRELESS NETWORKS

There is a distinctive difference between the terms “mobile” and “wireless” though they are often used synonymously. It is financially and functionally prudent to understand the differences when developing your mobile and wireless strategy. Mobile does not imply network connectivity and wireless connections do not ensure portability. 

Mobile applications loaded on mobile computing devices such as laptops, tablet PCs, data collectors and Pocket PCs, do not require wireless access in order to be functional. Retail data collection and route accounting can still be a useful element of your mobile strategy even without ubiquitous computing capability (anytime/anywhere connectivity). A salesperson equipped with a Bluetooth enabled portable printer and Pocket PC mounted barcode scanner can perform rapid, accurate and complete sales and inventory transactions.

Conversely, a wireless network within your office, throughout your complex or between separate facilities can replace a wired/cabled infrastructure. Desktop PCs can be installed into your client/server network (WLAN) without being tethered by cables though you will not likely carry them around. Network access from a laptop or Pocket PC can be achieved while in a meeting, during a sales presentation or even during lunch, thus keeping the employee informed and in touch. This time saving results in increased productivity for the employee and the organization.

One of the most common implementations of wireless and mobile strategy is the hybrid approach. Meaning, workers equipped with mobile devices tap into their network at opportune times to transfer current data. That is where Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth and other similar technologies come into play. Without the need for wire connections, a network link can be quickly established at branch locations, customer sites, or anywhere a wireless signal is present.

However, if your business model requires all-points-between communications plus network access, your solution may likely include Next Generation Network (NGN) technology. This being the case, you would be well advised to learn about more about Third Generation (3G) Wireless, Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UTMS), Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) connectivity, Broadband Internet/Telephony access Next Generation Networks (NGN), CDMA and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). Understanding these terms and these technologies will allow you to make an educated decision when rolling out your sales force automation strategy.

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