Logistics Column No. 11: What is "Kaizen" in Logistics?

The Zebra TC22 / TC27 is a business-use smartphone.

The Zebra TC22 / TC27 is a business-grade Android device designed to take on competition. It is the third generation of the highly acclaimed TC2x series provided by an industry leader in enterprise mobility. It offers all the features necessary to compete with businesses of all sizes. With the latest mobility features, it significantly enhances productivity and the quality of customer service. It provides dedicated accessories that make every task easier, offering these capabilities at a smartphone-like usability and price.

• Mobile phones, PHS, data communication cards
• PDAs and handheld terminals
• Other PCs and OA equipment

Attached to one book! A wearable barcode scanner that supports logistics.

The Zebra RS6100 is an ultra-lightweight and robust ring scanner that is convenient for mobile use. Wearable scanner with the highest comfort - Weighs only 170g and has a compact size of 74mm x 54mm - Less than half the weight and size of the conventional RS6000 - A wide range of accessories available for comfortable wear even during long shifts

• Fixed-mount barcode reader
• Handheld barcode reader

The Zebra ET80 is slim and lightweight! It allows for flexible work tailored to your business needs.

- The ET80 is over 35% thinner and 20% lighter than major competing 2-in-1 products with the same screen size, making it easy to carry. - Equipped with a high-durability keyboard for use as a laptop. - Features a 12-inch 3:2 aspect ratio screen that is easy to see for "any business," suitable for indoor, outdoor, and direct sunlight conditions. - The touchscreen can be operated even when wet or while wearing gloves. - Supports facial recognition with Windows Hello! An optional fingerprint reader can be added for two-factor authentication.

• Notebook PC
• PDAs and handheld terminals
• Other PCs and OA equipment

The Zebra ET40 / ET45 is an Android tablet equipped with features that allow you to start operations immediately upon arrival.

The Zebra ET40 / ET45 is an Android tablet designed for business use. It is slim and lightweight with a consumer model-like style, yet it possesses the durability to withstand business demands. It is highly durable and fully designed for professional use, functioning even when dropped, used in sub-zero environments, or exposed to water. You can choose the screen size. There is an 8-inch model that is easy to carry and a 10-inch model that is easy to read even with information-dense applications. Enterprise-class scanning capabilities. The fastest wireless connectivity. Multi-year lifecycle. Powerful new communication options. Zebra's proprietary Mobility DNA tools enhance every aspect. With the ET40/ET45, you can obtain everything you need to smoothly conduct your business at a reasonable price.

• Notebook PC
• PDAs and handheld terminals

A super lightweight and sturdy barcode scanner that can be attached to a single book and is convenient for carrying.

The Zebra RS5100 is an ultra-lightweight and rugged ring scanner that is convenient for mobile use. It is designed for use in warehouses and distribution centers. Its compact body ensures comfort during operation. It offers class-leading scanning performance, capturing all types of barcodes instantly. It features a more robust design than competing devices and is equipped with numerous functions that provide the best versatility and flexibility.

• Fixed-mount barcode reader
• Handheld barcode reader

The Zebra L10 series is a durable, high-performance Android tablet for various types of business use.

A truly robust multifunctional tablet platform The Zebra L10's high durability platform sets the standard for office, vehicle, and field-based computing, offering a variety of tablet configurations and a shared accessory ecosystem. Traditional tablet form (XSlate) Tablet equipped with a rugged handle and built-in barcode reader (XPad) A 2-in-1 alternative to laptops that can withstand large data input (XSlate equipped with keyboard and KickStrap accessory) With any type of Zebra L10 tablet, mobile workers are guaranteed the best tools for their tasks. Only Zebra can provide such a wide range of performance, security, connectivity, and accessory options in a single high-durability mobile computing platform!

• Notebook PC
• PDAs and handheld terminals

The Zebra WS50 is the world's smallest enterprise-class Android wearable mobile computer.

A full-size mobile computer equipped with all the key features of an Android wearable computer. ● Connects immediately with field staff through PTT (Push-to-Talk) and task management applications, improving convenience and management. ● A list mount model with a 13MP camera, ideal for small barcode scanning and photo capture. ● The industry-standard mobile OS, Android, provides a reliable platform for the future. ● A 2-inch AMOLED color display offers bright and excellent readability with wide viewing angles. ● Built-in audio features with a speaker and microphone enable instant voice communication for users. ● Compatible with major Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) systems to manage mobile devices in use on a single screen. ● Automate workflows with programmable buttons for functions like PTT, navigation, scanning, and photo capture.

• PDAs and handheld terminals

The MC3330R is an RFID handheld reader that adopts the Android platform and can read IC tags instantly and accurately.

The MC3330xR RFID reader/writer built-in handheld terminal adds RFID tag reading capabilities to Zebra's handheld terminals, which have a wealth of experience in industries such as manufacturing and logistics. By utilizing a management tool specialized for business with Android OS and collecting and managing information through RFID tags, it achieves digital transformation (DX).

• Handheld barcode reader
• IC tag reader/writer
• PDAs and handheld terminals

RFID reader/writer capable of connecting with various devices through wireless functionality.

Features of RFD40 Premium / RFD40 Premium Plus Thread The RFD40 UHF RFID Premium / Premium Plus Thread is equipped with Wi-Fi 6 functionality. It enables wireless device management, allowing for firmware and settings upgrades. With Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC tap-to-pair, connecting to current and future Zebra mobile computers and smartphones, as well as third-party smartphones and tablets, has never been easier.

• IC tag reader/writer

Zebra RFD90 ultra-high durability UHF RFID thread is an RFID reader/writer that performs well in harsh environments.

The Zebra RFD90 is designed to withstand harsh environments, featuring ultra-high rugged threads that are dustproof, splash-proof, and waterproof, and have been tested to operate even after falling from a height of 1.8 meters onto a concrete surface. It boasts an extremely wide operating temperature range of -20°C to 55°C. The Zebra RFD90 enables rapid inventory checks with its reading range using RFID technology.

• IC tag reader/writer

The Theta series is a cost-effective business printer that can print labels and tags with high-speed printing.

The Theta720 Type III / Theta730 Type III label printers for business use are ideal for manufacturing, logistics, and transportation industries. With a robust structure, they can withstand long-term use in professional environments! The paper transport path is made of metal, ensuring high durability and a reliable design. The operation via a full-color touch panel is intuitive, enhancing work efficiency.

• Printer

In a civil engineering site material yard, not only is material storage conducted, but also the frequent movement of trucks and heavy machinery, unloading, and the movement of workers. On unpaved ground, mud and ruts can occur due to rain, which may reduce work efficiency. Hyper CLT mats are civil engineering CLT materials that utilize wood CLT. By laying them in material yards or storage areas, a work space that facilitates the movement of vehicles and heavy machinery can be established while protecting the ground. They can be laid only in necessary locations, and relocation or repurposing in accordance with construction progress is also possible. The 5×10 panel weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 panel weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery. After use, they can also be utilized as temporary roads, access routes, or heavy machinery work yards. Additionally, they offer unique benefits of wood, such as glare reduction, noise suppression, and CO2 fixation. As a registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS "TH-250021-A," these wooden mats can also be used for environmental improvement in material yards and innovative public works.

Features: ● Equipped with Intel Core Processor (Series 3) ● Onboard LPDDR5 memory: up to 24GB ● Onboard UFS storage: up to 256GB ● 2.5GbE (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet): 1 port ● HDMI 2.1 (TMDS): 1 port ● USB 3.2 Type-A: 3 ports ● 10-pin GPIO: 1 port ● Power input: 12V DC * This model does not include an operating system.

Features: ●CPU: Intel Core Processor (Series 3) ●Onboard Memory: Onboard LPDDR5 (up to 48GB) ●Onboard Storage: Onboard UFS (up to 256GB) ●LAN: 2.5GbE ×2 (Intel Ethernet Controller I226-IT) ●USB: USB 3.2 Type-A ×2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ×1 ●GPIO: 40-pin GPIO ×1 ●Video Output: HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) ×2, DP 1.4a (via USB Type-C) ●Serial Port: RS-232/422/485 (10-pin header) ×2 ●Expansion Slots: M.2 2230 E-Key ×1, M.2 2280 M-Key ×1, M.2 2242 M-Key ×1 ●Security: TPM 2.0 ●Power Input: DC 12–24V input

Features: ● Equipped with Intel Core Processor (Series 3) ● Onboard LPDDR5 memory: up to 48GB ● Onboard UFS storage: up to 256GB ● 2.5GbE (Intel Ethernet Controller I226-IT): 2 ports ● USB 3.2 Type-A: 2 ports ● USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C: 1 port ● 40-pin GPIO: 1 port ● HDMI 2.1 (TMDS): 2 ports ● DisplayPort 1.4a: via USB Type-C ×1 ● RS-232/422/485 serial ports: 2 ports ● M.2 2230 E-Key: 1 slot ● M.2 2280 M-Key: 1 slot ● M.2 2242 M-Key: 1 slot ● Equipped with TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) ● Input power: DC 12–24V * This is a model without an operating system.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.