In an exciting move that strengthens its position as a leader in mobile and wearable scanning solutions, Smart Mobile POS (SMP) is proud to announce a new distribution agreement with Generalscan, a global pioneer in wearable barcode scanning technology.

This strategic partnership enables Smart Mobile POS to distribute Generalscan’s full range of wearable barcode scanners, empowering businesses across retail, logistics, warehousing, healthcare, and manufacturing with innovative, hands-free data capture solutions.

About the Partnership

The agreement between Smart Mobile POS and Generalscan represents a shared commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, productivity, and worker comfort through wearable technology.

By adding Generalscan's cutting-edge wearable devices to its product portfolio, SMP can now offer clients one of the broadest and most advanced selections of wearable barcode scanners on the market, designed to meet the growing demand for agile, mobile-first enterprise solutions.

About Generalscan’s Wearable Barcode Scanners

Generalscan has been an industry leader in wearable data capture for over two decades. Their innovative products are renowned for combining high-speed scanning performance, rugged reliability, and ergonomic design, ideal for fast-paced operational environments.

Key product categories now available through SMP include:

  • Ring Scanners: Lightweight Bluetooth-enabled 1D/2D scanners worn on the finger, allowing workers to scan while keeping both hands free.
  • Glove Scanners: Integrated scanning solutions built into comfortable, industrial-grade gloves for all-day wear.
  • Wrist-Mounted Devices: Compact barcode readers designed for wrist-worn operation, maximizing mobility.
  • Multi-Modal Wearables: Advanced devices capable of scanning barcodes and communicating with mobile computers or smartphones via Bluetooth, NFC, or proprietary wireless protocols.

⚡ Why Wearable Scanning is the Future

Wearable barcode scanners dramatically increase efficiency and accuracy by eliminating the need to pick up and put down handheld devices during operations. Benefits include:

  • 30% or more productivity gains in picking and packing operations
  • Reduced scanning errors, leading to better inventory accuracy
  • Lower worker fatigue with ergonomic, lightweight designs
  • Seamless wireless integration with smartphones, tablets, and enterprise systems
  • Faster fulfillment times, critical for e-commerce and retail

Whether managing inventory in a large warehouse or fulfilling orders in a fast-moving retail store, wearable scanners free workers to move faster and scan more efficiently — improving both throughput and worker satisfaction.

Industries That Benefit from Generalscan Wearables

  • Retail and E-commerce: Faster stocktaking, shelf replenishment, and click-and-collect order fulfillment.
  • Logistics and Warehousing: Improved picking, packing, and shipping workflows.
  • Manufacturing: Real-time tracking of parts and components through production processes.
  • Healthcare: Hands-free scanning of patient wristbands, medication tracking, and equipment inventory.
  • Field Services: Mobile asset tracking and proof-of-delivery scanning.

Seamless Integration with SMP Solutions

Generalscan's wearable scanners will integrate seamlessly with Smart Mobile POS platforms, ensuring real-time data flow into POS, ERP, and WMS systems. SMP will offer:

  • Full SDKs and APIs for easy customization
  • Support for Android, iOS, and Windows platforms
  • Consulting and deployment services to ensure rapid rollout and adoption

A New Era of Mobile Productivity

By partnering with Generalscan, Smart Mobile POS is expanding its ability to provide businesses with flexible, scalable, and future-ready mobile solutions. Whether you are upgrading your warehouse, digitizing your retail operations, or boosting manufacturing line productivity, Generalscan’s wearable scanners — now available through SMP — are ready to accelerate your transformation.

Contact Smart Mobile POS today to schedule a demo, request pricing, or learn how wearable scanning can supercharge your operations!