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Sourcing hundreds of scanners and prints for a national retailer, without breaking their budget

Industry:
Retail
Location:
Canada
Organization:
National Retailer
PiiComm Solution:
Strategic Sourcing, Staging & Deployment, MDMaaS, Lifecycle Management

Challenge: Aging devices across hundreds of retail locations

A national retailer with hundreds of store locations needed to replace its aging fleet of scanning and printing devices. The existing hardware was outdated, increasingly difficult to support, and inconsistent across the retail network.

Store associates relied on these devices daily for inventory management, price markdowns, shelf replenishment, and label printing. The retailer needed a standardized, cost-effective solution that could scale across all locations, without straining IT resources or exceeding a tight budget.

Key Needs

  • Replace outdated scanning and printing devices across hundreds of stores
  • Standardize mobile technology while staying within strict budget constraints
  • Simplify device management for a distributed retail workforce
  • Minimize disruption to daily store operations during rollout

Solution: Cost-effective hardware with full lifecycle support

PiiComm identified and procured scanning and portable printing devices tailored to the retailer’s store environment and budget. The selected mobile computers feature enhanced scanning for low-light backroom conditions, swappable batteries for uninterrupted shifts, chemical-resistant enclosures for daily cleaning, and wireless charging to reduce wear on ports and connectors.

Portable thermal printers provide fast, reliable label and receipt printing with Bluetooth connectivity—lightweight and durable enough for all-day floor use. All devices arrived staged, configured, and ready to use out of the box, with MDM enrollment completed before shipping.

Ongoing lifecycle management through PiiComm also ensures proactive fleet visibility, support, and device health monitoring across all locations.

Mobile computers deployed with enhanced low-light scanning and swappable batteries
Portable Bluetooth printers for labels and receipts on the floor
Devices staged, enrolled, and shipped ready to use
Lifecycle management for ongoing fleet visibility and support

The results: Reliable mobile retail technology at the right price

Outcomes

  • Standardized mobile technology across hundreds of retail locations
  • Improved associate productivity with faster scanning and portable printing
  • Reduced IT burden through fully managed mobility services
  • Technical and budgetary requirements met without compromise

The retailer now operates with standardized, reliable mobile technology across its entire store network. Associates benefit from faster scanning, clearer good-read feedback, and portable printing that moves with them on the floor, improving efficiency in inventory counts, price updates, and shelf management.

IT complexity dropped significantly with a fully managed mobility program handling procurement, deployment, and ongoing support. The solution met both the retailer’s technical requirements and strict cost constraints, demonstrating that budget-conscious doesn’t have to mean compromise.

Reliable retail mobility that fits your budget.

PiiComm supports leading retail organizations across Canada through strategic technology sourcing and deployment, helping store associates deliver faster, smoother, and more connected customer experiences. A PiiComm expert can help you determine the best mobile device solution for your unique storefront and retail needs.