EPoS maintenance is the best way to avoid downtime in the warehouse

EPoS maintenance is the best way for brands to get the most out of their hardware – and their budget.

But how does EPoS maintenance help brands save money while still keeping the logistics side of their business flowing?

The most important thing to remember is that not all EPoS maintenance providers are created equal. Each provider will offer different levels of service, solutions, costings, timings and more.

That’s why it’s so important for brands of all shapes and sizes with logistical capabilities to work with a trusted EPoS maintenance provider that offers them a bespoke service and leading, practical solutions whenever they have a problem with their hardware.

Because the truth is that competition amongst businesses has never been so fierce thanks to the Internet of Things.

The internet and advances in software solutions means that new and better ways to optimise warehouses and logistical processes are entering the market on a daily basis.

This can be seen in what is now taken by a lot of brands for granted; hardware such as handheld scanners and printers that are small enough for employees to carry around with them at all times to better perform their duties.

Innovative companies such as Zebra, Honeywell, Toshiba and others have changed the way the warehouse works in an incredibly short space of time, and they continue to innovate.

But that in itself can provide headaches for warehouse managers and others working to tight budgets. These innovative products can be costly. What happens if they get damaged?

Stop problems before they happen with EPoS maintenance

That cost barrier means that, if a product breaks or suffers from some kind of software issue, then options may be limited to them and affect workflows.

The temptation is to throw away the damaged scanner or printer and buy a new one. That, though, comes with costs beyond the price.

It’ll take time for the product to be delivered and set up to the way the brand works, effectively leaving the team a person short and slowing the rest of the warehouse in the meantime.

It doesn’t have to be that way. A preventative maintenance strategy in conjunction with a trusted repair service can minimise that disruption and could be more cost-effective than constantly buying new products in the long-term.

Partnering with a specialist EPoS repair provider means they will perform hardware diagnostics of warehouse equipment to spot any issues before they arise to keep the warehouse flowing.

If any issues are spotted, repairs are turned around quickly and can be more affordable than buying from new. In the meantime, warehouses can be provided with loop stock so workers aren’t without in their day-to-day tasks.

Again, not all repair solutions are created equal, which is why it pays to partner with a service that invests in training their staff to be highly-proficient in fixing the technology from those highly-innovative providers – from Zebra to Honeywell and every brand in between.

That service isn’t just a way for brands to keep their hardware working. It’s a service that offers daily peace of mind that, even if there is a problem, an effective solution will always be on-hand to keep the business running.

PLM Global offers EPoS repair services and maintenance solutions for all major hardware brands used in and around the warehouse. Contact us today for more information.