There have been a lot of previously futuristic technologies that have made a big impact on the business world in recent years. Touchscreens were once something only seen in science fiction. Today, they have been integrated into countless businesses to provide those companies with different benefits. Below are five industries that certainly should be using touchscreen tech.
Retail
One way touchscreens have been adapted in retail is to create completely automated customer checkout and payment stations. The customer scans their items, bags them, and then completes the transaction via a touchscreen. This includes entering payment along with any other required input needed to complete the sale. It’s quick and efficient and slashes costs for retail across the board.
Hospitality
Similarly, the hospitality industry has been adapting touchscreens to automate the ordering and checkout processes. In this case, a restaurant, coffee shop, or some other food-based establishment, would allow customers to complete their orders via a touchscreen by clicking on selections for food and drink before moving through the payment process on the same screen. Some of the biggest brands in the world, such as McDonald’s and Taco Bell, have used touchscreens to automate their ordering processes.
Healthcare
Touchscreens are used a bit differently in the healthcare industry. They are widely adapted to be used as information touch screens that can be used to pull up all kinds of medical data, including patient data and appointment schedules. These touch screens can be used by doctors, nurses, and healthcare administrative workers. Patient kiosks are also a popular choice to automate the patient check-in and consent process without the need for so much paperwork. Instead, things like consent forms can be filled out in digital form via the touchscreen.
Financial
Financial institutions, including banks and credit unions, have actually been using touchscreen technology for decades before many other industries. This is most commonly found through ATMs, short for automated teller machines. While the machines began by having customers make choices by clicking buttons, they eventually evolved to having customers directly touch screens to perform actions like making withdrawals from their savings or checking accounts.
Industrial
While less famous than other applications, touchscreens are also widely used in different industrial settings. Any company with industrial operations could probably benefit from their use. This includes applications in industrial facilities such as chemical plants, steel mills, and factories where the use of traditional keyboards may prove to be ineffective or inefficient. Instead, a touchscreen computer can more quickly allow a worker to make the choices necessary when managing high-speed or dangerous processes. Industrial applications of touchscreens can also help lessen the development of motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome that are common with keyboards.
Overall, touchscreens can provide a lot of benefits to companies in nearly any industry. They can automate, simplify complex processes, slash overhead, and create much more efficient workflows. Consider different ways you could implement touch screens within your company. They could make a big difference for both your customers and workers.
Published By: Aize Perez
