The News: Scandit, the leader in the emerging Smart Data Capture space, launches a new version of its core offering, featuring new functions designed to further simplify and enhance the data capture process across various industries, including retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing in its core offering. Read the announcement here.
Scandit Express 3.0: The Future of Barcode Scanning and Smart Data Capture
Analyst Take: Retail is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the evolution of multi-modal supply chains and diverse order fulfillment strategies. With the advent of e-commerce and omnichannel retailing, businesses are now required to manage inventory across various channels, ensuring seamless operations from warehouses to storefronts and last-mile delivery. This complex environment necessitates agile and efficient data capture solutions to maintain accuracy and efficiency. Traditionally, ruggedized devices have been the go-to for many enterprises, providing durability and reliability in harsh environments. However, the dynamic nature of today’s labor force, characterized by high turnover rates and the need for rapid onboarding, is prompting a shift toward more flexible solutions.
What Was Announced?
Scandit recently announced the launch of Scandit Express 3.0, a significant upgrade to their no-code smart data capture app. This latest version is designed to further simplify and enhance the data capture process across various industries, including retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. Scandit Express 3.0 introduces several new advanced features, including Inventory Count and Find Items, both of which are built on Scandit’s MatrixScan technology.
- The Inventory Count feature allows users to scan and count multiple barcodes simultaneously, providing real-time feedback through augmented reality (AR) overlays. This feature is particularly useful for businesses looking to streamline their inventory management processes and reduce human error.
- The Find Items feature enables users to scan multiple items and instantly highlight the correct one using AR, significantly speeding up the process of locating specific products. Additionally, Scandit Express 3.0 offers enhanced keyboard customization options, now available in over 80 languages, and expanded compatibility with a broader range of third-party applications.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies are becoming increasingly relevant in this context, offering cost savings and leveraging the familiarity workers have with their personal devices. This shift toward BYOD is further catalyzed by advancements in smart data capture technologies, which ensure high performance on a variety of consumer-grade devices. Scandit is at the forefront of this segment, providing innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, enhancing speed, accuracy, and overall operational efficiency. Scandit’s offerings are not just limited to barcode scanning but extend to comprehensive smart data capture, including ID scanning and text recognition, positioning them as leaders in this evolving market.
There are two potential concerns around leveraging workers’ devices. First, organizations should have backup devices available, loaded with the software in the event that a worker loses or damages their device, to ensure that necessary work can be performed, and is not solely reliant on workers having their device available. Second, proper device hygiene strategies should be communicated to employees to ensure best practices for avoiding viruses or malware that could impact the device’s functionality.
That said, Scandit Express 3.0 can be set up in under five minutes on any smart device, making it accessible even for businesses with limited IT resources. This ease of integration and use underscores Scandit’s commitment to making smart data capture solutions accessible to a wide range of businesses, regardless of their technical capabilities.
Looking Ahead
The announcement of Scandit Express 3.0 comes at a pivotal time in the retail and logistics industries. As businesses increasingly adopt multimodal supply chains and omnichannel strategies, the need for efficient, reliable, and scalable data capture solutions is more critical than ever. Scandit’s advancements in smart data capture, particularly through features such as Inventory Count and Find Items, position the company to capitalize on these industry trends. The flexibility offered by Scandit Express 3.0, with its BYOD compatibility and no-code setup, aligns perfectly with the needs of modern businesses that require quick, adaptable solutions to stay competitive.
Moreover, Scandit’s robust platform capabilities extend beyond retail, making significant inroads into sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and field service. In healthcare, for example, the ability to accurately scan and parse complex data from barcodes on medication and patient IDs can drastically improve efficiency and reduce errors. In manufacturing and field service, fast and accurate parts identification and inventory management are crucial for maintaining operational continuity and reducing downtime.
As the market continues to evolve, Scandit’s focus on innovation and user-centric design ensures it remains a leader in the smart data capture space. The comprehensive capabilities of Scandit Express 3.0 not only meet current market demands but also set the stage for future advancements. By enabling businesses to leverage advanced data capture technology on a wide range of devices, Scandit is well positioned to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and accuracy across various industries.
The release of Scandit Express 3.0 is a testament to Scandit’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in smart data capture. As businesses navigate the complexities of modern supply chains and diverse operational environments, Scandit’s solutions provide the agility, accuracy, and ease of use required to stay ahead. With a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future, Scandit is poised to continue leading the market and supporting businesses in their digital transformation journeys.
Disclosure: The Futurum Group is a research and advisory firm that engages or has engaged in research, analysis, and advisory services with many technology companies, including those mentioned in this article. The author does not hold any equity positions with any company mentioned in this article.
Analysis and opinions expressed herein are specific to the analyst individually and data and other information that might have been provided for validation, not those of The Futurum Group as a whole.
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Author Information
Keith Kirkpatrick is Research Director, Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows for The Futurum Group. Keith has over 25 years of experience in research, marketing, and consulting-based fields.
He has authored in-depth reports and market forecast studies covering artificial intelligence, biometrics, data analytics, robotics, high performance computing, and quantum computing, with a specific focus on the use of these technologies within large enterprise organizations and SMBs. He has also established strong working relationships with the international technology vendor community and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events.
In his career as a financial and technology journalist he has written for national and trade publications, including BusinessWeek, CNBC.com, Investment Dealers’ Digest, The Red Herring, The Communications of the ACM, and Mobile Computing & Communications, among others.
He is a member of the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP).
Keith holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Magazine Journalism and Sociology from Syracuse University.
Steven engages with the world’s largest technology brands to explore new operating models and how they drive innovation and competitive edge.
