Mobile Computing Solutions Benefits - Speeding
up
by Reji K Paul (Software Programmer, Excellone Technologies)
Mobile computing solutions have benefits which
come under two headings basically namely tangible benefits and intangible
benefits. Tangible benefits include those benefits that are easily
quantifiable, while intangible benefits are those that are difficult
to quantify.
To be more specific, tangible benefits can be put
in quantitative terms, like economic benefits. Mobile computing
solutions makes it possible to cut down on the professional's valuable
time on administrative work. Boosting industrial productivity and
sales per person are few of the tangible benefits.
Tangible benefits also bring along with them some
added benefits like the maintenance of high order fulfillment ratio,
considerable reduction in real time inventory cost through the timely
placement of orders and the smooth flow of information. The mobile
computing has also facilitated service vehicles with on-the-spot
invoice production which brings in better cash flow with short payment
cycle. The citation / ticketing application with credit card payment
is a fine way to illustrate the tangible benefits of mobile computing.
Now coming to the intangible benefits which are
difficult to be quantified like automating sales, improving customer
service or gaining competitive advantage; these must be converted
into percentage or should be handled with weights.
The intangible benefits of Mobile computing solutions include
a wide range of benefits namely,
- Enhanced business productivity through improving work efficiency
by accessing more online resources.
- Quick execution of new procedures, pricing etc.
- Bringing PDA - like resources on line through unlocking value
in offline devices.
- Boosts the information sharing between the workers, customers
and partners which results in high quality decision making.
- Keeping in touch with customers, which in turn results in fast
sensing and responding to their requirements, thus providing better
and prompter service.
- Rapid deployment in reaction to an event and fast reaction
to adversity through multiple channels facilitates business resilience.
- Lowering the cost of ownership and increased productivity, retention
of workers along with cultural improvement, by providing work
with customized tools for appropriate information and by giving
them flexibility to work.
Knowing the tangible and intangible benefits of
Mobile computing solutions will make decision-making a whole lot
easier.
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