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Santa Cruz Pasta Factory Cuts Time and Errors with Honeywell Mobile Devices

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Customer Company Size
SME
Region
  • America
Country
  • United States
Product
  • Honeywell Rugged Mobile Computers
  • Honeywell Mobile Printers
Tech Stack
  • Mobile Computing
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Automated Invoicing
Implementation Scale
  • Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
  • Cost Savings
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
  • Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
  • Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries
  • Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
  • Fleet Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Predictive Maintenance
Services
  • System Integration
  • Training
About The Customer
Santa Cruz Pasta Factory, originally an Italian deli and small restaurant, transitioned into a manufacturing and production operation under the ownership of Steve Simonovich. The company specializes in organic fresh pasta and sauces and distributes its products to grocery stores in the Bay Area, including Whole Foods. As a small business, Santa Cruz Pasta Factory faced challenges with manual processes, particularly in invoicing, which led to errors and inefficiencies. The company sought a solution to streamline its operations and reduce costs while maintaining its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
The Challenge
Santa Cruz Pasta Factory faced significant challenges with its manual invoicing processes, which led to frequent errors and inefficiencies. The drivers spent a considerable amount of time at each store location, manually taking inventory and creating invoices. This process was not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, resulting in financial losses. The company needed a solution that would streamline its operations, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency without causing a major disruption to daily activities.
The Solution
Santa Cruz Pasta Factory partnered with Honeywell to deploy rugged mobile computers and printers for its delivery drivers. The new system allowed drivers to scan products and automatically create invoices, which were then printed on-site using Honeywell mobile printers. The invoices were also synced with the company's accounting system, eliminating the need for manual data entry. The implementation was straightforward, with drivers quickly adapting to the new technology. The Honeywell devices proved to be user-friendly, with fast processing speeds and long battery life, enabling drivers to complete their tasks efficiently.
Operational Impact
  • Drivers now spend significantly less time at each store location, reducing the time from 40 minutes to around 20 minutes per stop.
  • The time taken to create invoices and take inventory has decreased from 25 minutes to just five minutes.
  • The company can now service more stores per route, allowing for business growth without the need for additional drivers or delivery vans.
  • The automated invoicing system has reduced errors and streamlined the accounting process, saving time and resources.
  • The cost savings on paper and manual processes have been substantial, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Quantitative Benefit
  • The cost per invoice has decreased from $0.18 to fractions of a cent.
  • Drivers can now stop at three to four more stores per route.
  • The company saves hundreds of dollars each month on paper costs.

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