If your warehouse still relies on green-screen applications to run operations, you’re not alone. Many companies have invested heavily in back-end systems that continue to do the job—but the user experience, not so much.

Legacy apps on aging hardware can slow productivity, frustrate your employees, and make training new workers more difficult than it needs to be.

The good news: You don’t have to rebuild your entire system to improve the experience. With Smart TE (Terminal Emulation) and the right mobile devices, you can modernize your warehouse applications and workflows quickly, cost-effectively, and without disrupting your core processes.

Let’s break down what this looks like and why it’s a game-changer for warehouse operations.

What Is Smart TE?
Smart TE, short for Smart Terminal Emulation, is a tool that modernizes legacy "green screen" apps by creating a graphical, touch-friendly interface on mobile devices. Under the hood, it connects to your host system the same way traditional TE does—so there’s no need to rewrite your core applications or change your back end.
Think of it as a facelift for your warehouse applications. Same logic and workflows, but faster, easier, and more intuitive for your team to use.

Why It Matters in the Warehouse
In a high-volume warehouse, every second counts. Workers need tools that are responsive, familiar, and easy to navigate, especially when dealing with tasks like picking, receiving, shipping, and cycle counts. Here’s how Smart TE gives your team an edge:

• Faster training – Intuitive, touch-based apps are easier for new employees to learn. That’s especially valuable in today’s labor market.
• Fewer mistakes – With cleaner screens, logical button placement, and visual cues, workers can complete tasks more accurately.
• Better ergonomics – Navigating a touchscreen is easier than typing function keys on a physical keyboard, especially on the move.
• Increased productivity – By streamlining screen layouts and minimizing keystrokes, Smart TE helps workers move through tasks faster.

Here’s a quick comparison of traditional terminal emulation vs. using Smart TE with Honeywell mobile devices—a modern interface really makes a difference:​

Android or Windows? Smart TE Supports Both
Whether your current fleet runs on Windows Mobile or CE, or you’ve started migrating to Android, Smart TE bridges the gap.

For Windows-based devices (like older Honeywell CK3R or CK75 units), Smart TE provides a modern interface that breathes new life into legacy hardware. Since Windows based devices have hit end-of-life, warehouses are upgrading to Android models—like the Honeywell CK67.

Smart TE runs smoothly on both platforms, which means your team can transition at your pace—without needing to redesign your applications from scratch.

Why the Honeywell CK67?
The Honeywell CK67 mobile computer is built for the warehouse. It’s rugged, fast, and optimized for harsh environments, long shifts, and demanding workflows. Here’s why it pairs so well with Smart TE:

• Large touchscreen for easy navigation and full support of touch-based TE screens
• Powerful processor to keep applications responsive
• All-day battery life for uninterrupted shifts
• Durable design that stands up to drops, dust, and temperature extremes
• Integrated barcode scanning for fast, accurate data capture

With Smart TE installed, the CK67 becomes more than just a scanner—it becomes a mobile workstation that streamlines every interaction.

How We Help
Refactoring your application with Smart TE isn’t just about installing software—it’s about understanding your workflow, customizing screens to match your process, and deploying it the right way on devices that fit your environment.

That’s what we do. Our team specializes in helping warehouses like yours transition from legacy terminals to modern, mobile solutions using the tools you already rely on. We’ll guide you through everything from device selection to screen design, deployment, training, and support.

To put it all together, here’s a visual of how we help companies modernize their warehouse workflows with Smart TE—without rewriting or replacing their core systems:

How much thought have you given to your labeling process lately?

For many warehouse and manufacturing operations, labeling quietly runs in the background—until something changes, like a new customer requirement or a production shift. That’s usually when hidden inefficiencies or outdated systems start to show up.

As a reseller and integrator with programming experience, we’ve helped many companies take a closer look at how labeling fits into their broader workflow. And over time, Loftware Cloud has become one of the most valuable solutions we recommend. It’s flexible, scalable, and it solves real-world challenges without adding complexity.

Labeling Challenges That Cost Time and Money
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1. Disconnected Labeling Systems
It’s common to find warehouse teams managing label files across multiple devices or storing versions locally on user workstations. We’ve seen firsthand how this leads to inconsistencies, wasted time, and label errors.

Loftware Cloud brings all label design and data into a single, centralized platform. Whether your team is under one roof or spread across multiple sites, everyone is working from the same up-to-date templates—no more guesswork or outdated files.

2. Manual Data Entry Risks
Manually entering part numbers, expiration dates, or lot codes might seem manageable—until it leads to a costly mistake. One wrong digit can derail an entire shipment or trigger a recall.

Loftware Cloud eliminates that risk by connecting directly to your data sources. The software dynamically pulls in the correct information for every print job.

3. Compliance and Customer-Specific Demands
From regulatory compliance (like FDA, GHS, or UDI) to customer-specific label formats, manufacturers and distributors often need a system that adapts fast.

With Loftware Cloud, you can create conditional rules that automatically apply the right label layout based on variables like product type, destination, or customer. This not only ensures compliance but reduces manual setup time and rework.

What Makes Loftware Cloud Different from Other Platforms
We’ve worked with several labeling platforms, and while others serve a purpose, Loftware Cloud stands apart when you’re looking for an enterprise-grade, cloud labeling solution.  Here’s why:

Built for Integration
As a company who custom-builds solutions, we appreciate how well Loftware Cloud integrates with a variety of systems. Whether it’s off-the-shelf software or a homegrown inventory system, the API and data connectors make it easy to connect your label printing process to your existing workflows.

Workflow Control and Role-Based Access
Loftware Cloud allows teams to set up approval workflows and user permissions so only authorized individuals can design, edit, or approve labels. This is ideal for companies with quality control or regulatory oversight needs.

Multi-Site Standardization
One of my clients operates multiple manufacturing sites, each with slightly different label needs. Loftware Cloud helped standardize their core label templates while allowing site-level flexibility—bringing order to the chaos and reducing training time.

Productive Benefits

• Timely and Accurate Labeling
  By automating data pulls from ERP and consolidating templates, label production is smooth and predictable.  Label design and maintenance allows the customer a chance to get it just right.  The standard print integration then creates a label using that design merged with their ERP data.
• Simplicity
  Loftware Cloud allows us to integrate into the data sources in a number of ways.  This flexibility allows for simple and seamless integration when it comes to the end user.  A very complex set of rules and processing can be unleashed by an end user simply completing a transaction.
• Scalable Growth
  For businesses expanding into new locations or adding production lines, Loftware Cloud made it easy to scale up by utilizing a very forgiving licensing model.  They do not get in your way when you need to expand capacity quickly. 

 
More Than Just a Tool—It’s a Long-Term Solution
Loftware Cloud isn’t just about printing labels. It’s about transforming how your operation thinks about labeling—turning it from a bottleneck into a reliable, streamlined process that supports your business goals.
And by the way, IMS doesn’t just recommend Loftware Cloud—we work side-by-side with our customers to implement, customize, and ensure it fits seamlessly into their operation. The result? Faster processes, better accuracy, and labels that always meet the mark.
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Let’s Talk About What’s Possible
If your current labeling setup feels clunky, error-prone, or just overdue for an upgrade, contact us to learn more and explore how Loftware Cloud could work for your business.