How CipherLab RS36 RF Handheld Mobile Computers Empower Smart Warehousing Across 40+ Hubs
Mestergruppen Byggevare Built a Smarter, More Connected Supply Chain with CipherLab
Key Takeaways
- Enterprise-Wide Deployment: Mestergruppen Byggevare rolled out the solution across 40 of its locations to digitize store, warehouse, and delivery operations across both XL-BYGG and Byggtorget chains.
- High-Volume Store Operations: The platform manages heavy daily workloads, supporting busy sites like XL-BYGG Ski that process 100 to 150 orders daily across multiple driver routes.
- Seamless System Integration: Standardizing on the CipherLab RS36 RF Handheld Mobile Computer connects the core ERP system with Locus Log:Nett TMS.
- Real-Time Logistics Visibility: Drivers capture real-time delivery information on the go, while geo-fencing triggers automated arrival notifications to customers.
- Rugged and Scalable Design: IP65 and IP68 rated sealing ensures long-term reliability in harsh material yards, providing a reliable foundation for future expansion.
Mestergruppen Byggevare, with its own departments across the XL-BYGG and Byggtorget chain concepts, teamed up with CipherLab and Locus Solutions to digitize and streamline transport management, replacing paper-based workflows with real-time operational control across 40 locations in Norway.
Mestergruppen Byggevare is part of Mestergruppen, one of Scandinavia’s largest groups within building materials retail, surface products, plumbing, homebuilding and property development. With strong chains, local entrepreneurs and member companies across Norway and Sweden, Mestergruppen combines the strength of a large group with local presence, professional expertise and entrepreneurship.
As one of Mestergruppen’s leading building materials chains, XL-BYGG has more than 200 stores across Norway and Sweden, and Byggtorget has more than 100 stores across Norway, serving both professional customers and consumers. Through its wide network of locally operated stores, XL-BYGG and Byggtorget combines strong local market knowledge and customer relationships with the resources and expertise of a larger network.
As customer expectations for speed, accuracy, and real-time communication continued to rise, Mestergruppen Byggevare recognized the need to modernize operational workflows and delivery management processes across its own departments, with XL-BYGG Ski serving as the case story.
Mestergruppen Byggevare is part of Mestergruppen, one of Scandinavia’s largest groups within building materials retail, surface products, plumbing, homebuilding and property development. With strong chains, local entrepreneurs and member companies across Norway and Sweden, Mestergruppen combines the strength of a large group with local presence, professional expertise and entrepreneurship.
As one of Mestergruppen’s leading building materials chains, XL-BYGG has more than 200 stores across Norway and Sweden, and Byggtorget has more than 100 stores across Norway, serving both professional customers and consumers. Through its wide network of locally operated stores, XL-BYGG and Byggtorget combines strong local market knowledge and customer relationships with the resources and expertise of a larger network.
As customer expectations for speed, accuracy, and real-time communication continued to rise, Mestergruppen Byggevare recognized the need to modernize operational workflows and delivery management processes across its own departments, with XL-BYGG Ski serving as the case story.
Challenges in Store and Delivery Operations
Before the digital transformation, some delivery processes relied on manual workflows and paper-based documentation. This limited the ability to share information efficiently across the delivery process and provide customers with real-time delivery updates.Warehouse operations were already highly digitalized, with mobile devices supporting inventory management and daily logistics processes. However, growing customer expectations and increasing industry requirements created a need for greater transparency throughout the delivery chain.
The company sought a solution that could provide real-time delivery status, improved traceability, and reliable documentation of transport activities, while making critical information accessible to warehouse staff, sales teams, transport planners, and customers alike.
With approximately 100–150 orders at XL-BYGG Ski alone, processed daily and multiple deliveries handled per driver each day, XL-BYGG Ski needed a more rugged, reliable, and integrated mobility solution capable of supporting fast-paced operations during peak construction seasons.
Modernizing Logistics with Locus Solutions and CipherLab
To address these challenges, Mestergruppen Byggevare partnered with Locus Solutions and CipherLab to implement a modern mobility and transportation management solution, with the case story anchored at XL-BYGG Ski.The pilot at XL-BYGG Ski quickly demonstrated measurable operational improvements. The integrated solution enabled drivers and warehouse staff to access real-time delivery information, digital workflows, and navigation tools directly from the handheld device.
The system also improved communication with customers by automatically sending estimated arrival notifications once delivery trucks left the warehouse through geo-fencing functionality.
Following the successful pilot, the solution was rolled out across 40 of Mestergruppen Byggevare’s own locations within the Mestergruppen organization. These locations include operations under the XL-BYGG and Byggtorget chain concepts and vary in size and operational complexity, yet all have standardized on CipherLab RS36 mobile computers to support their daily store and delivery operations. With the positive results achieved so far, additional locations continue to be onboarded as the digital transformation expands across the organization.
Driving Long-Term Success Through Trusted Technology
The successful deployment at XL-BYGG Ski was driven by a strong collaboration between Locus Solutions and CipherLab, combining industry expertise with reliable technology to support Mestergruppen Byggevare’s operational goals. A pilot-first approach allowed the solution to be validated early in a real working environment, helping Mestergruppen Byggevare confidently move forward with broader implementation across its organization.By selecting CipherLab handheld terminals as the standard mobile device integrated with Log:Nett TMS and existing ERP systems, Mestergruppen Byggevare simplified deployment, device management, and long-term support across multiple locations.
The rugged design, reliable performance, and long battery life of CipherLab RS36 mobile computers proved ideal for demanding warehouse and delivery operations, while the seamless integration between Log:Nett and ERP systems enabled real-time visibility throughout daily workflows.
The close alignment between Mestergruppen Byggevare’s operational needs, Locus Solutions’ logistics and software expertise, and the proven combination of CipherLab and Log:Nett technology resulted in a solution that significantly improved operational visibility, delivery accuracy, workflow efficiency, and customer communication.
Through this ongoing partnership, Mestergruppen Byggevare continues to strengthen store, warehouse, and delivery operations across its own locations under the XL-BYGG and Byggtorget chain concepts.