Don't Sweat It: a Workout in Logistics with the MT90

The MT90 Orca: Helping Teach Logistics at the Logistics Innovation & Training Center

The Logistics Innovation & Training Center (LITC) on the Nike campus introduces high school and college students to the world of logistics, innovation, and sustainability. Here, students learn how Nike operates its sustainable logistics and supply chain management approach. Students also participate in a hands-on, realistic warehouse and logistics simulation game. Where they previously used pen and paper, LITC has now taken steps to digitize the game and has chosen the robust MT90 Orca mobile barcode scanner to do so.

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Digitizing the LITC: A Future-Proof Solution by TracingInMotion

To digitize their warehouse simulation game, LITC found a partner with expertise in consulting and implementing digital systems that mirror real-life logistics operations. TracingInMotion has a track record of helping businesses automate and optimize their supply chain processes through their Warehouse Management System (WMS) software. Additionally, Director Dirk Vandenberghe frequently visits schools to host lectures for students and answer any questions they might have. TracingInMotion’s expertise in both business and education made it a perfect match for this project.

They enabled the seamless integration of their comprehensive WMS solution into Newland’s MT90 Orca devices, making the simulation feel like real-world warehouse operations. Every scan, every item picked, and every order processed is driven by the same technologies used in actual logistics environments. It allows students to experience modern logistics firsthand, where they have to handle tasks and keep their heads in the game.

The MT90 Orca: Versatile and Ready for Action

So why the MT90 Orca mobile computer? The MT90 Orca was selected for several reasons that made it the ideal PDA for this logistics learning experience:

• Powerful scan engine: The MT90’s fast and accurate barcode scanning capabilities ensure that every product scan is captured instantly, allowing students to focus on the flow of operations without any delays or errors.

• Smartphone look and feel: The device's familiar smartphone interface allows students to easily to it, reducing the learning curve and allowing them to engage with the system quickly.

• Robust design: Built to withstand the rigors of a working warehouse environment, the MT90 Orca can handle accidental drops and bumps, ensuring durability over time, even in the hands of new users.

These features made the MT90 Orca an excellent choice and a real-world solution for businesses looking to digitize their warehouse operations with reliable, user-friendly technology.

Conclusion: Empowering a Future in Logistics

By combining cutting-edge technology with hands-on learning, the Nike LITC equips a new generation of logistic learners and future decision-makers with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in the ever-evolving world of logistics. The MT90 Orca and TracingInMotion’s advanced WMS have made it possible to simulate a working warehouse's fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, giving students invaluable insight into what it takes to keep global supply chains moving efficiently.