With the hardware swap, which has been running since March 2020, the long-established company is switching all of its mobile devices from the "Windows CE Embedded Handheld" operating system to Android and thus equipping itself for the future. The purchase decision was preceded by a six-month selection and test phase in which employees were actively involved. The Zebra TC77 touch computer for route processing in local transport and the Zebra MC3300 barcode scanner for warehouse logistics and handling were selected. The supplier is TIS GmbH, which also developed the appropriate software, TISLOG, as well as special handle and housing solutions for the hardware.

To date, over 90 percent of the almost 2,000 drivers have already been equipped with the new devices. In warehouse handling, this figure is 1,200 deliveries compared to around 1,500 employees. The parallel operation of the two hardware generations, which is planned until December 2021, is not a problem. The same applies to the software installed on the devices. While the new Android scanners have TISLOG mobile Enterprise, the old Windows handhelds run the predecessor solution PSV3. TISLOG is a powerful logistics software for transportation and warehousing that can be used to monitor and control the flow of goods.

TIS has been a telematics and hardware supplier to Gebrüder Weiss for almost 30 years, with the cooperation being put to the test with every investment. The Mobile Device Management TISLOG MDM developed by TIS enables the central and efficient organization of the TISLOG mobile software. This includes configuring, distributing, securing and analyzing. The module sets up a kiosk mode on the mobile devices to protect the operating system from unauthorized access and manipulation.

Another argument in favor of TIS was provided by the TIS Plus brand's own accessory developments, which can be added to the mobile computers. For example, the MC3300 barcode scanners used in warehousing and handling are equipped with special pistol grips. In addition, TIS also developed a housing solution for the tracking transponders.

Gebrüder Weiss is the oldest transport and logistics company in the world and is still family-owned today (Weiss and Jerie families). The history of the logistics service provider goes back over 500 years. Today, Gebrüder Weiss (headquarters: Lauterach / Vorarlberg) employs 7,400 people, who generated a turnover of EUR 1.77 billion in 2020. The global Gebrüder Weiss network comprises 170 company-owned locations in 35 countries. In 2020, Gebrüder Weiss land transportation handled 14.8 million shipments. In sea freight, the volume amounted to 141,000 standard containers (TEU) and in air freight 53,000 tons. Over 57 million parcels were transported via DPD Austria (co-partner Gebrüder Weiss Paketdienst, GWP).