MINNEAPOLIS, January 12, 2025 – Direct Source, the leading tier one retail technology consultant and technology integrator, was chosen to help a major discount chain with professional procurement, integration and installation services aimed at improving inventory management and store operations across more than 8,000 locations.
The program included sourcing, integration and installation of Honeywell technologies including new ScanPal mobile computers and tablets used by 200,000 store employees for inventory visibility and management. The company managed all aspects of the point-of-sale (POS) upgrade including hardware, payment terminal POS printers, all-in-one touch screen monitors, and the addition of Honeywell Xenon™ series scanners at the POS to speed up the checkout process and avoid bottlenecks.
Within the brand’s 20+ distribution centers, Direct Source rolled out Honeywell mobile devices to help team members accurately pick and pack inventory.
“In 2025, optimal inventory is going to be critical,” said Bob Kilby, sales vice president, Direct Source. “Retailers need to be focused on the overall customer experience to maintain share of market. This means creating a personalized, efficient experience that delivers the products customers want, every time.”
Direct Source works with an extensive and innovative product portfolio, hand-selected from the top technology providers. These relationships enable the company to guide retailers in selecting the right technology for customer experience, payments, in-store engagement, self-service, mobile and more, helping retailers create a seamless, personalized shopping experience that fosters deep brand loyalty.
For more info, visit: www.directsource.com or booth #6039 at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, January 12-14, 2025.
About Direct Source:
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Direct Source (www.directsource.com) is a nationwide consultant and technology solutions provider for tier-one retail, convenience, restaurant and lodging industries, with a network of more than 2,500 installation specialists. Direct Source’s hardware procurement, software development, integration, installation and deployment services are designed to help maintain a competitive edge and improve site productivity and customer service. Always vendor-neutral, the company draws upon its innovative and industry-encompassing experience to recommend technologies that help clients operate faster, smarter and more profitably.
