Green Screen Modernization: Going GUI Industrial with SMG3 EmulaTE

Are you still relying on green screens to track inventory and fulfill orders? While green screen interfaces remain common across industrial sectors like manufacturing and warehousing, they no longer meet the expectations of an up-and-coming workforce, reducing buy-in and productivity. Though reliable for basic tasks, these outdated interfaces and clunky input methods can fall short when it comes to efficiency and user experience.

The problem is clear: outdated text-based commands don’t align with today’s need for seamless integration and intuitive interfaces. Warehouse teams expect industrial GUI solutions that are familiar, visually appealing, and easy-to-use systems that streamline their work. Having to constantly adapt to and navigate  outdated user interfaces is frustrating, inefficient, and costly.

Here’s the good news: you don’t need to overhaul your entire system. With the power of SMG3’s EmulaTE screen modernization solution, you can transform your existing setup into a more appealing, user-friendly GUI industrial experience that keeps your team happy and efficient.

Green Screen Modernization | Take your green screens into the digital era!

What is Terminal Emulation (TE)?

Terminal emulation is the process of transforming the old “MS-DOS” style green screen input interfaces into a user-friendly, touch screen, “iPhone/android-esque” experience. 

EmulaTE is how SMG3 does this, but this concept isn’t unique to us. 

Benefits of Green Screen Modernization with EmulaTE

Green screen modernization is a simple step toward a more streamlined user experience. Here’s how EmulaTE can help your operations:  

  • Better usability removes the steep learning curve: Adding GUI elements like icons, buttons, and touchscreens makes it easy to complete inventory and order tasks with a few taps. Your staff can get up-to-speed in no time.
  • Increased productivity: Teams can spend less time learning a legacy system and struggling with outdated text-based screens; they can complete orders and tasks faster and with better accuracy.
  • Compatible with popular industrial handhelds: EmulaTE places itself nicely in your tech stack and supports industrial devices from multiple manufacturers.
  • Lets you preserve legacy investments: You don’t have to break the bank by replacing an entire back-end system; EmulaTE is a solution that fits into current legacy tools.  
  • Future-proofs your tech stack: Green screen modernization keeps your warehouse ahead of technological changes, with the ability to adapt as user demands and tech stacks change.

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Going GUI Industrial: Applying EmulaTE Across Sectors  

The supply chain has a lot to gain via green screen modernization. Here are some ways EmulaTE can transform operations in different sectors:  

For warehouses → Teams can speed up picking and inventory tracking by fulfilling orders on a GUI with clickable buttons and icons (rather than text-based commands).

For manufacturing plants →  Assembly lines can operate more efficiently while reducing quality and production errors by having a modern interface to visualize activity and track inventory data.

For logistics operations →  Analysts can access a user-friendly interface with real-time updates on inventory movement and deliveries (rather than grabbling with text-only components).

How to Get Started with Green Screen Modernization

Transitioning from green screen to intuitive GUI is a breeze with EmulaTE. Incorporate it into your tech stack to experience the seamless shift for yourself.

With SMG3, you get a straightforward deployment using your existing rugged devices, including mobile phones, tablets, wearables, and scanners. No need to worry about a mass network overhaul or system downtime. Just a modern and familiar, user-friendly interface across all of your enterprise devices, creating the best end-user experience possible, which translate into more efficient operations for you.

Reach out for a consultation to see where EmulaTE can fit into your operation based on your tech modernization strategy. The pathway to a modern supply chain is just one conversation away!  

Breath New Life Into Your Legacy Green Screens with SMG3 EmulaTE

Happy employees make productive ones. You don’t have to tear down and rebuild your entire mobile environment to get there. Green screen modernization through EmulaTE offers a fast, direct route to greater efficiency and user satisfaction.

SMG3 is ready to bring your legacy systems into the modern age! Schedule a Needs Assessment or call us to see how we can help you upgrade from a green screen to a GUI industrial solution and transform your entire operation.

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