Datascan owes its reputation for client satisfaction to the dedication and experience of our team and their relationship with our clients. In fact, our history of innovation is directly driven by our close working relationship with clients and has resulted in a number of “firsts”:
Differentiation through Constant Innovation
1970
The original Dataflow was started and store associates took handwriting classes before inventory began. Dataflow processed all the sheet listed counts.
1991
Inventory goes paperless with Datascan’s introduction of the first LTD and PC inventory solution. And we’ve been barcode obsessed ever since.
1996
Inventory goes PC-less. Datascan eliminates the need for expensive onsite computer hardware and reduces equipment complexity.
1998
Inventory goes on-line as Datascan introduces the first web-based reporting solution for monitoring count status and variance analysis.
2000
Datascan goes real-time with the introduction of the first real-time status and search features providing retailers with increased visibility.
2001
The first company to offer Scan-While-You-Sell functionality enabling stores to take inventory during business hours.
2004
The first Self-Scan company able to deploy 25,000 scanners simultaneous use. Today, our fleet of 80,000 scanners can be used simultaneously. Yea, that’s a lot of data!
2005
The first Self-Scan company to offer solutions to retailers outside the US with expansion into Europe. Within 1 year we’d earned the trust of some powerhouse retailers and continue the partnership.
2007
The first Self-Scan company to develop in-house audio/video capability to create personalized training DVD’s.
2009
The first to introduce “Targeted Audits” feature. Make the most of your audits and take the thinking out of it for the stores.
2010
The first to develop and manufacture the only Fit-for-Purpose scanners designed for pure inventory needs.
2013
Datascan’s next innovation is readying for launch.
2014
Launched DART, the latest in custom hardware, using a full color & touch screen paired with Motorola’s latest imaging technology.