Datalinx Blog

We're always innovating and expanding our hardware range to provide our customers with the best solutions for their business needs. We're excited to announce the introduction of three new devices designed to boost efficiency and capabilities in various warehouse operations: the Zebra MC3400, Keyence BT-A700, and Zebra DS9803 desktop imager.

These devices are tested against the latest Android release and each offer different benefits for our customers. The Zebra MC3400 is a rugged device with all the capabilities, scanning range, and accessories you would expect from the Zebra range. The Keyence BT-A700 introduces a new manufacturer with a different design specification that focuses more on the touchscreen capabilities and simplified one handed button operational use. The Zebra DS9803 is a desktop imager that works well with PCs on a pack bench, freeing up users to quickly pick up, scan and pack product, reducing dispatch times.

Dormansland, Surrey, United Kingdom – September 30, 2024 – Datalinx Computer Systems Ltd, a leading provider of warehouse management solutions, is excited to announce that the latest release of its Advanced WMS 200 (AWMS200) application, version 1.6.4.17, is now compatible with the Sage Partner Cloud. This marks a significant milestone as the first independent Tech Partner with a Sage 200 warehouse management application to achieve this integration.

Previously, the Datalinx AWMS200 application required on-premise installation with Sage 200. With this new release, businesses can now leverage the flexibility, scalability, and security of the Sage Partner Cloud on Microsoft Azure, whilst continuing to benefit from the extensive functionality of the AWMS200 application.

Key Benefits of AWMS200 on Sage Partner Cloud:

• Enhanced Flexibility and Scalability: Easily scale operations to meet business demands.
• Improved Business Continuity: Minimize disruptions with cloud-based hosting.
• Advanced Security: Benefit from the high-level security measures of cloud providers.
• Seamless Migration: Smooth transition to the cloud and upgrade compatibility.

This month we welcome Darryl Rabot to our pre-sales team. With a history in training as well as the pre/post sales arena, he is currently attending specialist Datalinx training to learn and demonstrate our applications; Advanced WMS 200, Warehouse Manager X3 and eFulfilment Manager, and he is looking forward to meeting and sharing his new knowledge and understanding of our products with our partners and customers.

Some key facts about Darryl…

"I started in production Engineering as a Mechanical Engineer/Toolmaker whilst learning CAD (Computer Aided Design).

From here I worked in pre/post sales environments and training for a number of UK resellers and training centres for a global software solution.

Whilst teaching and training CAD in engineering, architectural, media and entertainment across a wide spectrum of companies nationally and internationally, I’ve built relationships with industry knowledge, which has led to tutoring international students and lecturing at university."

And just for fun....outside of the office I’m a qualified Personal Trainer with a keen interest in sports events. ? ? ?

It is estimated that during the 2021 Black Friday sale period buyers in the UK will spend £4.6billion with a typical spend per household of £275*

This year retailers have changed the traditional 'Black Friday Sale' format to run over an extended period during most of November. This extension provides several key benefits, including the ability to better manage demand, stock availability and internal business resource. This is particularly key this year in the UK where there are challenges within the supply chain with materials shortages, delivery delays, and increasing costs of production and we have seen more options being offered to consumers on how they can receive their orders.

Managing Black Friday demand with an integrated WMS system will ensure that you can meet peak seasonal demand whilst continuing to grow your business and Datalinx recommends that functionality includes:

Driven by the change in shopping habits during lockdown, and a need to keep businesses commercially viable, many companies have had to rapidly change their business processes to switch to eCommerce trading, and dispatch direct from their warehouse.

Typically, we have seen the focus move from wholesale, bulk, B2B orders to B2C as people have not been able to shop in-store, so have shifted their spending capability to online shopping, which has led to challenges within our customer base, as they have reacted this shift to meet a different way of fulfilling demand for their product.

According to the UK Office of National Statistics bulletin, Online retail sales in July were 50.4% higher than February’s pre-pandemic levels* and typically within the sector as a proportion of all retailing, online sales now make up 28.9% of all sales.