Mr. IIoT’s Custom Software and Middleware Solutions Provide Seamless System Integration, Boosting Efficiency and Real-Time Labeling for Chicago Coding Systems.
The Situation
For more than six decades, Chicago Coding Systems has specialized in marking, coding, and labeling technologies, providing customized solutions for industries nationwide. As a leader in the field, Chicago Coding Systems is committed to adapting to the latest technology trends to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
With complex and unique business system integration needs, Chicago Coding Systems turned to Mr. IIoT, a company specializing in Industry 4.0 transformation, digital system integration, and industrial automation solutions, to create seamless connectivity across various platforms and devices used within their processes.
The Challenge
In a landscape filled with fragmented systems and various specialized devices, Chicago Coding Systems needed a partner who could handle complex integrations across hardware, software, and middleware.
“The real challenge,” explains Rob Wienhoff, President of Chicago Coding Systems, “is connecting all these disparate systems into a single working platform.”
The company required custom middleware to bridge devices, such as Zebra printers, with client networks, which needed to scan, identify, and label products in real time. Off-the-shelf solutions couldn’t meet these unique demands, making a tailored approach necessary.
Additionally, Chicago Coding Systems’ projects often involved developing custom-built hardware that required specific software to function correctly. This wide range of needs required an expert in customized business system integration and digital 4.0 transformation services.
The Solution to The Challenge
Chicago Coding Systems chose Mr. IIoT based on Mr. Wienhoff’s longstanding relationship with Chris Misztur, founder of Mr. IIoT, and the positive results of past projects.
“Chris and his team listen, understand, and interpret our needs to create a customized solution instead of pushing some canned thing,” Mr. Wienhoff notes. This bespoke approach, he felt, was essential for achieving effective, holistic solutions.
“I built the hardware and electronics,” states Mr. Wienhoff, “and then Chris and his team wrote all the software to make it run.”
Mr. IIoT’s team developed customized software, hardware, and middleware solutions that were tailored specifically to Chicago Coding Systems’ and its customers’ needs.
As Mr. Wienhoff elaborates: “Mr. IIoT wrote all the middleware programs to allow us to scan, print, and apply these labels for our clients.”
Mr. IIoT facilitated integration by building a “middleware toolset” that connected various systems seamlessly, enabling devices like barcode scanners and printers to work together with client networks.
Their process included:
• Detailed Needs Assessment: Through discovery and collaboration, Mr. IIoT created a comprehensive scope of work.
• Customized Integration Solutions: Using middleware and custom software, Mr. IIoT connected diverse systems, from factory equipment to client databases, ensuring compatibility across platforms.
• Responsive Project Management: With clear communication and regular updates, Mr. IIoT kept Chicago Coding Systems informed and involved at every project stage.
Positive Result
Mr. IIoT’s business system integration work enabled Chicago Coding Systems to provide more cohesive and efficient solutions to its clients. This seamless connectivity across devices and networks reduced bottlenecks and improved labeling accuracy and speed. The new system integration allowed Chicago Coding Systems to expand its service capabilities by:
• Enabling real-time communication between machines and networks, reducing delays.
• Increasing the efficiency of product labeling processes, especially in custom-built hardware.
• Supporting diverse client needs with adaptable middleware solutions, enabling Chicago Coding Systems to serve a wider array of customer demands.
As a result, Rob Wienhoff reports complete satisfaction with Mr. IIoT’s services and awarded them a five out of five rating: “I trust Chris and Mr. IIoT’s team implicitly,” he states, emphasizing the reliability and communication skills that have led him to recommend Mr. IIoT to other clients.
Additional Information
Chicago Coding Systems
For more than six decades, Chicago Coding Systems has specialized in marking, coding, and labeling technologies, providing customized solutions for industries nationwide.
Website: https://www.chicagocoding.com
Phone: (630) 377-4664
Email: rwienhoff@chicagocoding.com
Mr. IIoT
Mr. IIoT provides digital Industry 4.0 transformation services, specializing in customized business system integrations, and industrial automation solutions to streamline manufacturing processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Website: www.mriiot.com
Phone: (312) 504-0681
Email: info@mriiot.com