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TECHNOLOGY
Self-service is revolutionizing thewaywedobusiness. Itoffers
aneffectivestrategy for reducingoperatingcostsand increasing
productivity. Adding unattended terminals is a simple way to
introduce self-service efficiency to your vehicle-weighing
operation.
A scale with an unattended terminal allows drivers to process
their own weighing transactions. It eliminates the need to have a
scale operator perform the simple tasks required to complete a
transaction. Although unattended weighing systems can be used
anywhere, they are especially valuable to facilities that operate
multiple scales.
UnattendedBenefits
Unattendedweighingoffers anumber of potential benefits:
• It eliminates theneed to keep a scale operator onduty
• It eliminates theneed for a scalehouse
• It processes trucks quickly
• It allows 24/7 operation
Your ability to realize thesebenefitsdependson theunattended
system that you buy and how it is set up. If an unattended terminal
is unreliable or hard touse, it can turn into a costly bottleneck.
AutomatedWeighing
Thefirst thing toconsider is thesoftware thatwill runyourunattended
weighingoperation. Itmust provideasimpleand intuitiveprocess for
drivers to follow.This requirement isespecially importantwhendrivers
arenot trainedon how touse theunattended terminal.
Asoftware
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providesapowerful unattendedpackage that canbe
customized to meet the needs of your business. It does not just
process transactions. It allows you to automate your weighing
operation and integrate the data collected during transactions into
your existingbusiness systems.
Another consideration is the unattended terminal itself. Youwill
need to determine what data you want drivers to enter during
transactionsand themostefficientway toenter thedata.Unattended
terminals
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offer a range of input and output devices, such as touch
screens, keyboards, andcard readers.Theymake it easy to transfer
data to your financial system andother business operations.
