When you have specific data capture requirements that cannot be catered for by a simple terminal emulation, we can provide a solution that will meet your requirements using our MCL ERP integration tool.
Suitable for applications large and small, we use cutting edge MCL development tools to develop complex Data Capture Applications with greater speed and accuracy. We create an application specific menu system, that guides the user to collect and display information. Using WiFi and barcoding this information is available to the operator in Real Time or for off-site applications and can be stored on the terminal to be uploaded when connected to a cable, GPRS or WiFi.
MCL ERP caters for all data capture application types including:
Real time data collection using wireless networking (WiFi 802.11) to give instant information to shopfloor and warehouse staff directly from your data system
Mobile and off-site data collection with remote synchronisation via GPRS (using the mobile phone network) especially suitable for Field Force Automation and Mobile Sales systems
Batch data captured within the terminal and later downloaded to PC for processing
MCL Integration
Integration of barcode data capture into your ERP system can be the key to a successful project. MCL is used to design the front end transaction screens for wireless RF terminals and uses a standard ODBC/SQL connection to the host system database using shared tables to provide a real time system for warehouse and shop floor users. Because MCL has a Graphical Development Environment, the time to build transactions can be dramatically reduced and functionality enhanced to exactly model your requirements.
Data Collection Terminals
MCL supports portable, mobile, truck mount and fixed position terminals. In fact MCL has support for such a wide range of terminals and applications, there are too many to list here, so a representative sample is shown in the table below
For more information about mobile terminals that Barcode-IT recommend for MCL development, click [here]
Active ERP Application Types
Application Type
Examples of Applications
Wireless Data Collection (WiFi)
In Real Time
Warehouse Management
ERP integration
Work in Progress Tracking
Order Picking
Manufacturing Systems Integration
GPRS Data Collection
Update by mobile GPRS network
Near Real Time (Smart Client)
Field Force Automation
Mobile Vehicle Sales
Route Accounting
Mobile Workforce (engineers)
Mobile Retail Applications
Smart Delivery Systems
Mobile Batch Data Collection
Update by connection to PC
Stock Taking
Machine Monitoring
Off-site Parts Replenishment
Simple Delivery Systems
Parking Enforcement
Maintenance Systems
Simple Retail Applications
MCL Case Studies
Go Ahead London used MCL in their Event Ticketing System [here]
Oxford Bus Company used MCL to create their Pavement Conductor Ticketing System [here]
