And standardized ports gives users access to printers, bar code readers, and various other peripheral devices. Typical applications include inventory, merchandising, order entry, and sales automation. Features found in these applications usually provide access to stock and pricing information, monitor promotions, and perform shelf space analysis including number of facings and product age. Customer detail helps reps to act more as consultants than order takers. With fierce competition and an increasing inventory, having timely and accurate information is more important than ever.
Applications center around assessments, inspections, and work orders.
The focus in this industry has been on automating patient records, medication dispension, and sample collection. A common goal is to leverage mobile computing in the implementation of positive patient identification. Automating the survey process has enabled these companies to get their data more accurately and quickly while being able to customize their queries at will. In addition to the reps need to perform account management and call reporting functions, the FDA's requirement for physician signatures for all drug samples dispensed was an added complication that was eliminated through the use of mobile technology. This technology also offers a more efficient means of storing and transmitting maintenance inspection reports.