Our services range from short-term equipment rental for an annual stocktake to fully integrated inventory environments connected to ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). ECS supports the complete process: requirements analysis, equipment selection, application preparation, configuration, deployment, integration and technical support.

Inventory Equipment Rental – a proven ECS service

Avoid purchasing devices that may remain unused for most of the year. ECS provides flexible rental programmes for anything from a small retail stocktake to a large, multi-warehouse inventory project. You choose the number of devices and the rental period required for your operation.

The equipment can be delivered prepared for the project, helping your team begin work quickly. Depending on the agreed solution, the service may include pre-installed inventory applications, Greek-language workflows, device and barcode configuration, data-file preparation, user instructions, technical assistance and replacement arrangements.

The historic ECS rental service was built around configurable CipherLab handheld terminals designed for demanding professional use. Depending on the current model and availability, rental devices may offer rugged construction, extended battery life, local storage for many thousands of item codes and optional pistol-grip accessories. Exact specifications are confirmed in the proposal for each project.

• Annual and periodic stocktakes
• Retail stores, pharmacies and store chains
• Small and large warehouses
• Seasonal operations and temporary facilities
• Pilot projects and short-term data collection needs

A simple rental process

• Tell us the number of locations, items, users and required dates
• Select the appropriate handheld devices and software workflow
• ECS configures, tests and prepares the equipment
• Your team performs the inventory with technical support available
• Data is exported or synchronised and the equipment is returned

Barcode Inventory Solutions

Replace slow manual entry with structured digital data collection. Professional barcode and QR scanners enable employees to identify items quickly, confirm quantities and transfer reliable information to business applications.

• Stock counting and verification
• Goods receiving, picking and replenishment
• Transfers between stores or warehouses
• Asset identification and price checking
• Export or synchronisation with business systems

Choose the Right Inventory Workflow

Different operations require different levels of mobility and integration. ECS evaluates the number of products, users, locations and existing software before recommending the appropriate workflow.

• Bluetooth or wired scanners for simple, economical stocktaking
• Batch-mode scanners for collecting codes away from a workstation
• Portable terminals with configurable offline inventory applications
• Mobile computers connected online to ERP or WMS
• RFID workflows for faster identification of many tagged items

Professional Mobile Computers and PDAs

Mobile computers combine barcode scanning, processing and wireless connectivity in one robust device. Employees can scan products, view information, validate quantities and update operations directly at the point of activity.

• Devices designed for intensive professional use
• Charging cradles, cases and spare batteries
• Wi-Fi configuration and application installation
• Compatible central management where required

RFID and Asset Tracking

When one-by-one barcode scanning is not sufficient, RFID can provide a higher level of automation. Multiple tagged items can be identified without direct line-of-sight scanning, supporting inventory, asset tracking, inbound and outbound flows and automated control points.

• Handheld and fixed RFID readers
• Antennas, portals and printer/encoders
• RFID tags suited to the operating environment
• Software integration and data utilisation

ERP and WMS Integration

The greatest value is created when data collection becomes part of the existing workflow. ECS can connect inventory equipment with ERP, WMS and other applications, creating a continuous process: scan, identify, validate, update and synchronise.

Solutions for Different Business Sectors

The legacy ECS specialised-solutions portfolio supported much more than annual warehouse counting. The same data-capture principles can be adapted to sales, storage, transport, healthcare and public-sector operations.

• Retail and pharmacies: stock counts, price checks and replenishment
• Warehouses: receiving, storage-location control, picking and dispatch
• Transport and distribution: route preparation, proof of delivery and parcel identification
• Healthcare: reliable identification of medicines, samples, blood products and patient-related items
• Public sector and multi-site organisations: structured collection and timely availability of operational data

Business Benefits

• Faster and more accurate stocktaking
• Reduced errors and manual entry
• Professional equipment without unnecessary capital investment
• Flexible capacity for peak and seasonal requirements
• Prepared devices, local expertise and technical support
• Better visibility of inventory and assets