JLT rugged computers mounted on Solar’s forklifts boost warehouse operations and increase on-time delivery

Solar Denmark A/S is a leading European sourcing and services company specializing in electrical, heating, plumbing, ventilation, climate, and energy solutions. With over 3 000 employees and warehouses in five countries, Solar is dedicated to providing professional contractors with an extensive product range, reliable availability, and value-added services. Managing over 250 000 stock-keeping units (SKUs), the company relies on precise order fulfillment and efficient warehouse operations to meet next-day delivery commitments. 

Enhancing warehouse efficiency with rugged computing solutions 

Solar Denmark A/S is a leading European sourcing and services company specializing in electrical, heating, plumbing, ventilation, climate, and energy solutions. With over 3,000 employees and warehouses in five countries, Solar is dedicated to providing professional contractors with an extensive product range, reliable availability, and value-added services. Managing over 250, 000 stock-keeping units (SKUs), the company relies on precise order fulfillment and efficient warehouse operations to meet next-day delivery commitments. 

Selecting the right technology for the job

To find the best forklift computing solution, Solar collaborated with Danish warehouse IT specialist Codeex to evaluate various competing systems. 

Key selection criteria included: 

• Seamless compatibility with SAP EWM on Windows 10 

• Rugged durability to withstand tough warehouse conditions 

• Superior network connectivity to ensure uninterrupted operations 

• Reliability and performance to reduce downtime and increase productivity 

After rigorous testing, the JLT1214P™ rugged forklift computer emerged as the ideal choice. The device’s unmatched reliability, wireless performance, and ability to integrate with both new and legacy peripherals made it the perfect fit for Solar’s operational needs. 

Solar expands forklift computers across their other facilities

Solar first deployed the JLT1214P forklift computers in its Danish warehouses to streamline inventory tracking and improve on-time delivery. The positive impact was immediate, leading Solar to expand the rollout to its facilities in Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

Key Benefits that Solar Achieved with JLT1214P: 

• Reliable Network Connectivity: The built-in Planar Inverted-F Antenna (PIFA) technology ensures stable and reliable WLAN and Bluetooth connections, even in environments with weak or uneven coverage. 

• Rugged & Durable Performance: Designed for the harshest warehouse environments, the JLT1214P withstands shocks, vibrations, and continuous operation without failures. 

• Eliminating Downtime: Unlike previous solutions that required frequent reboots, the JLT1214P has delivered uninterrupted performance, significantly reducing warehouse downtime. 

• User-Friendly Interface: Featuring JLT PowerTouch™ capacitive touch technology, the device provides a modern, intuitive user experience, allowing seamless operation with or without gloves. 

• Seamless SAP EWM Integration: The JLT1214P’s custom BIOS toolset enables full utilization of SAP EWM, ensuring compatibility and maximizing efficiency. 

 

Leif Prüsse Lauridsen, Maintenance Technician at Solar Denmark A/S, shares his experience:

“The JLT computers are reliable, with great network connectivity, and they don’t need constant rebooting. What’s more – they never break down. In fact, I’ve never sent one in for repair in the four years we’ve had them.”

 

Solar Denmark A/S boosts warehouse efficiency and accuracy with JLT’s forklift computers

By implementing JLT Mobile Computers’ JLT1214P rugged forklift computers, Solar Denmark A/S has significantly enhanced its warehouse efficiency, reduced errors, and improved on-time deliveries across its multi-country operations.

 

This video, featuring Solar, a Danish sourcing and services company, shows how JLT’s forklift-mounted computers enable smooth warehouse operations and reduce the risk of delayed deliveries thanks to their tracking system. The combination of great network connectivity and reliable hardware and software allows operators to know from start to end, what path an item is following, from order right through to customer delivery.