Presentation on complete Datasmith warehousing solutions offering, including Voice technology, middleware solutions, WMS (Warehouse Management System) and mobile store delivery application.

1. MobileHardware
Paul Kolozsvari

3. SIMPLE
= less commands issued
= less thinking
= less mistakes
= time saved
+

4. Welcome
David
ready
Give your
password
Area
12
Pick
15
Check
digit
8..3
ok
Complete
Location 8078
ready
ready
Say Ready
to start
1..2..3
8078 83
SLOT CHECK
8078 83
SLOT CHECK
Alternatives: Short location, Print, end pallet,
Scan barcodes, Inventory…
15
ready

5. VOICE INTERFACE
Voice Task/Application
Vocollect Talkmans & VVH
Windows CE

7. (wearable, belt-worn, vehicle-mounted)
Talkman A730 – Vocollect’s A730
device contains an integrated short-
range scanner, which enables workers to
use both voice direction and scanning to
fully optimize a process in an ergonomic,
wearable form factor that eliminates
workers from having to deal with a
luggable device. It is small and easy to
unholster for occasional scanning. A
worker can even scan hands-free by
speaking a voice command to activate
the scanner when moving boxes with
labels past the scan target while the
A730 rests on a worker’s belt.
Talkman A720 – A voice device
with two TCO connectors, identical to
those used on prior Talkman devices.
This is the best solution for customers
who prefer a Talkman A700 Solution that
includes support for wireless and wired
Vocollect headsets and certified wired
peripherals.
Talkman A710 – A wireless-only device
that is the best fit for voice-only workflows in
environments where operators are using
Vocollect Bluetooth-enabled headsets and
peripherals. This device is also ideal for
vehicle-based workflows.
Vocollect SRX2 Headset – The
Vocollect SRX2 wireless headset is the
ideal headset solution for distribution
centers, with superior speech recognition
technology, long battery life in every
operating environment, and an innovative,
shareable component design.

8. Bridges data transfer: between
voice directed mobile devices and a
WMS/ERP server
Mobile/Device voice applications:
that utilize the Pigeon Voice Server are
coded in Python.
Device to server messages:
Pigeon Voice Middleware Server
handles all requests and responses
from the Voice devices.
Custom business logic is
implemented via custom .NET
agents which can be coded in:
C#
VB.NET
Device
Voice
Application
WMS
Web/
TCP/IP
Middleware
Voice
Artisan
Integration to WMS via:
DB Access: SQL queries
SOAP/REST Web Services
Flat Files
SAP IDOC & RFC
API/SDK from WMS
Supported protocols:
TCP/IP Socket Requests:
LUT (Lookup Table)
ODR (Output Data Record)
Synchronous &
Asynchronous i.e. allows
for temporary network
outages
Web Requests

9. Develop Python application to translate Telnet screens to
Voice prompts
Dependant on existing Telnet server and telnet screens.
Device to server messages
TCP/IP Sockets:
LUT (Lookup Table)
ODR (Output Data Record)
Licensing:
Voice Express Server License
CAL (Client Access License)
Components:
Core Library
LUT/ODR Library
Python Library
HTTP Library
Voice Express Library
Voice Express Server
Integration via:
Telnet: VT220, 3270 or 5250
Read-only SQL queries within Voice Express application.
Device
Voice Express
Application
WMS
Voice
Express
Server
Voice
Artisan
Telnet
Server

10. Licensing Costs YES NO YES
Reuse existing RF screens NO NO YES
Pure business data transfer YES NO NO
Tolerant to network/system outages YES NO NO
Tolerant to WMS upgrades YES YES NO
Minimum effort for 100% tailored
solution
YES YES NO
High scalability YES YES NO
Asynchronous communication YES NO NO
Existing implementations in South Africa YES NO NO
Add access to data not available in
WMS
YES YES YES
Reporting YES Yes NO
PigeonINTEGRATION
isRECOMMENDED

11. SPA (Speech Process Analyzer)
Capture TIMESTAMPS and EVENTS throughout
the workflow to report on:
Walking Time
Goods Handling Time
Pre/Post –processing times
Number of events per day/month e.g.:
Shorts
Overpicks
Incorrect check digits spoken etc.

12. Vocollect Operational Acuity
Vocollect value add tool to generate:
Operator reports: see which are your top performs and worse
performs.
Device report: see what percentage of time devices are active vs
in the charger vs off.
Task load report: see how many times a Task is being loaded by
which operators.
Vocabulary report: see which keywords are being used most
often and by which pickers, as well as which keywords are not
being used.
Battery changes reports: see battery levels before and after
usage.
What if…You could
make all of your
lowest performing
workers average
performers?
0
2
4
6
8
Rate
Prompt Rate per Hour

13. Voice Projects
Relatively expensive solution
Speech is sold via proof of ROI not just tech.
Sales/pre-sales = 70% of work on a project
ROI for customers with
Big budgets for investing
Large number of picking transactions
A good ROI = 6 to 18 months.
Sales cycles on projects= 6 months - 3 years
Customer needs to focus on voice as a long term
business strategy.
Technology
Long learning curve:
Technology stack & development
Experience in implementing an
efficient dialog.

15. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Receiving And Put Away Replenishment Picking*
Stocks Monitoring and Cycle
Count
ERP
INTERFACE
Item Master Expected Receipts Sales Orders
Inventory Adjustments/
Reconciliation
Use existing ERP to interface to WMS
Optimize Warehouse Capacity and Storage
Supports Multi-temperature warehouses
Automate Slot Allocations And Supports Static and
Drive-In Racking
Decrease Physical Counts
Stock Traceability E.g. Batch Codes for perishables or
Serial Numbers for Dry Goods. Very useful in case of
Product Recalls. Implemented from Receiving, to
Picking and Delivery.
Increases Inventory Accuracy
System Driven Replenishment using FIFO, LIFO, Nearing Expiry
Voice-Enabled Capability with flexible integration from Receiving
Fork Lift Operations and to Picking.
Local IT Company for Agile Customization and Post Implementation Support
Proven to work in a high-volume high-availability environment

16. Download Orders
Capture Delivery Info:
Quantities Delivered
Receiver
Signature Capture etc.
Upload Data with Server
Demo: http://datasmith.co.za/DatasmithStoreDelivery

17. Mobile apps
Android
Windows CE/Mobile
iOS
Black Berry
Web apps
Desktop apps
Web Services
SOAP
REST

18. Project Manager
Customer
Project Manager
Support
Developer
Implementer
Hardware & Software
Analyst Customer
Functional specialist
Customer
IT Team
Sales Account Manager
Vocollect

19. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 Validation of DFD
 Server installation
GO-LIVE
 Network & Devices Installation
 Development
Solution Installation
 Training
UAT
Support Go Live Support
 Project launch:
Analysis DFD (Detailed Functional Design) Document
Validation Document
Project Plan Document
Software Installers
 Integration Testing
Software & Config
1 day
1 day
2 weeks
2 – 4 weeks
1week
2 days
1 - 2 weeks
1 week
2 days
1 – 2 weeks
1 – 2 weeks
N.B. All durations are estimations

21. Datasmith Technical Employee Years at Datasmith Years in tech industry
Implementation and support
Misheck Ziko 12 19
Fasiegh Abader 6 15
Desmond Ross 5 18
Sandra Luis 9 15
Patience Mokono 9 11
Lwandile Mlonzi 1 3
Phathiswa Mcapukisi 2 9
Lerato Mafolo 1 10
Development and Implementation
Simphiwe Xintolo 8 18
Sheryl Axalan 8 14
Alan Mitchell 5 16
Paul Kolozsvari 3 11
Douglas Hildebrand 15 17
Development
Jude Ugbefu 1 5
Saleem Hashmi 3 6
Johan Jordaan 3 5
Touqeer Shakeel 3 5
Ahmed Khan 2 2
Neil Lombard 1 22
Joshua Stubbs 1 5
Gutembert Nganpet 1 1

22. Employee
Current
Vocollect
Certifications
Voice Years
Experience Voice Experience
Warehousing Years
Experience Warehousing Experience
Brandon Mitchell Sales, Pre-sales 3 Sales, Pre-sales 8 Sales, Pre-sales in WMS development
Paul Kolozsvari
Development,
Implementation,
Support 7
Pre-sales, Analysis, Project Management, Development,
Implementation, Training, Support 7 WMS Voice Integrations and Analysis
Sheryl Axalan
Development,
Implementation,
Support 7
Analysis, Project Management, Voice WMS Integrations,
Support, Training 8
WMS Development, Analysis and
Integrations
Alan Mitchel
Development,
Implementation,
Support 1 Sales, Pre-sales 7 Analysis, Integrations
Nicolas Marcel Pending 7 Analysis, Project Management 21
MD of logistics company, designed WMS &
all business processes in his company.
Fasiegh Abader In the process 1 Implementation, Support, Hardware Repairs 1 Voice support
Lerato Mafolo Pending 2 Support, Training 3 Voice support & analysis

23. Alan Allen Des Brown DesBrandon
Paul
Fasiegh Gutembert Mishek
Sandra Sheryl Sim
Neil
Phathiswa
Nicolas

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