Ryzex works with a leading retailer to significantly enhance operational efficiencies with the Intermec CK3
EVERETT, Wash., Mar. 2009 – Intermec Technologies (NYSE: IN) today announced that Home Hardware Stores Limited, Canada’s largest independent hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture retailer, has selected the Intermec CK3 mobile computer for use across its over 1,000 retail stores. The CK3 will be used to help manage the retailer’s more than 60,000 items and accompany its in-store POS (point of sale) operations. The solution will deliver considerable improvements and increased efficiencies in inventory management, store ordering, and pricing and promotions for each independent store Dealer.
“We’ve been working with Ryzex for a few years and they appreciate the challenges involved with running a retail operation; we selected the Intermec CK3 because of the broad feature set and ease of use of the CK3 that will enable our Dealers to streamline operations, while improving the customer experience,” said Keith Hunt, Director of Retail Applications for Home Hardware. “Lastly, the positive feedback from our dealers was influential in the selection of the Intermec solution.”
Home Hardware recognized the need to introduce a solution that would be accepted by its more than thousand dealers and solicited feedback about the CK3 from the dealers and from various parties across its organization spanning from management to the helpdesk.
“Our relationship with Home Hardware has enabled us to truly understand their operations and provide quality counsel regarding the leading AIDC solutions that will empower them to efficiently manage their inventory,” said Ken Rayner, General Manager, Ryzex Canada. “We recommended the Intermec CK3 because it was the best solution in the industry that could effectively meet their business needs and seamlessly integrate with their current software and systems.”
The Intermec CK3 mobile computer is well suited for rugged environments providing excellent performance for critical mainline applications while having the flexibility to easily add capabilities like voice/speech and RFID, giving investment protection for the future.
“The highly adaptable data and image capture capabilities of the CK3 empowers businesses like Home Hardware to maximize efficiencies and reduce costs,” said Brian Schulte, Industry Marketing Director, Retail, Intermec. “We are very excited that Home Hardware has decided to add the CK3 to its IT arsenal after its highly competitive review of handheld computers, and look forward to seeing the positive results it helps drive.”
About Intermec
Intermec Inc. (NYSE:IN) develops and integrates products, services and technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets and information. Core technologies include mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers, label media, and RFID. The company’s products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations. For more information about Intermec, visit www.intermec.com or call 800-347-2636.
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