You may have noticed in the past decade the number of businesses that have started to use handheld pda models. There are a number of advantages to employing the use of handheld models into a number of industries. The following article will discuss several industries that use this technology and how these handhelds have improved business in their industry. One of the most obvious places where the public is seeing the use of handheld devices is the restaurant industry. There are several large chain restaurants that have implemented the use of these devices as standard protocol for all servers. They have increased service speeds tremendously. You will notice that every item that you order is input into the device. The restaurant industry has put these handhelds to good use. As soon as the order is input it will print out at the appropriate station inside of the restaurant. Before your server even walks away from your table your drinks have printed and are being fulfilled at the drink station. The kitchen has also received a copy of your food order and has started preparations. Instead of having your server have to visit two separate stations to get your complete order he or she can start taking another table's order. These handhelds have significantly increased productivity in the restaurant industry. Another industry that relies upon handheld scanner is the retail industry. The retail industry uses barcode scanners at their check out counters and for inventory. The also use handheld scanners for inventory purposes have significantly improved inventory control in retail stores across the nation. These handheld scanners can also provide retailers with information as to how many of a specific item that they have in stock. Handheld scanners are a tremendous asset to retailers when it comes to each and every inventory need that they may have. Handheld scanners that use QR code technology are used in a number of industries. This advanced technology provides users will instant access to information. For example, if you are in a retail store that has run out of a product, the employee can scan the code with their handheld device and instantly be able to tell you which stores in your area that specific item in stock. This new coding technology has significantly improved a number of businesses that need instant access to information with the scan of a code off of a handheld device.