Best Practices

The Point of Sale is Where Sales are Won or Lost. So, What are You Doing to Win?

Nov 28, 2023

Shoppers want more autonomy. They also want more on-demand associate assistance (when needed), along with faster payment experiences. Here are some easy ways to give them everything they want.

Why AI Isn’t Working for Everyone

by: Nicholas Wegman, PhD

Nov 21, 2023

There’s a (data) science to AI. If you can understand the basics, you’ll recognize whether AI will solve your problems—or create unwelcome ones. Two AI experts explain.

A Trip to Paradise Shouldn’t Be Delayed by Long Lines

by: Oliver Ledgard

Nov 14, 2023

When you're traveling, you shouldn't have to spend hours waiting to get into the country. That’s why you might want to visit Cyprus, where government officials have found a way to accelerate visitor documentation checks and reduce queues to get into the country.

There is More Than One Way to Track Trailers (and Inventory) on the Move. This Retailer Proved It.

by: Ed Tonkon

Nov 9, 2023

Did you know that you don’t always need real-time visibility into trailer location to prevent goods losses on the road and labor-related losses in your retail stores, warehouses and distribution centers? Learn more.

Industrial Automation Insider: Manufacturing Millennial Says Automation (and People) are Severely Misunderstood, and That’s Hurting Your Production Capacity

by: Matt Van Bogart

Nov 7, 2023

A manufacturing veteran agrees, adding that you need to start thinking about IT/OT convergence differently as well. You must create more synergies among people and machines, and that requires a new strategy.

Do You Really Need a “Voice-Only Picking Solution”? Or Would “Voice Technology” Better Enable Your Picking Process?

by: Your Edge Contributor

Nov 1, 2023

What’s the difference between a "voice-only picking solution" and voice technology that can enable your picking process? One voice technology expert explains.

Your Store Manager's Christmas Wishlist: More Time

by: Sara Lauer

Oct 30, 2023

Store managers say there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done, but there are – if you can make it easier for them to schedule retail associates.

The Case for On-Site, In-Person Software Implementation Projects

by: Ash Sawhney

Oct 26, 2023

Though we can do almost anything virtually these days, there are some efforts better served when everyone’s huddled in the same room. The day you deploy digital technology is one of them.

Why You Should Be Talking More About Voice Technology with Warehouse Managers and Associates

by: Mark Butler

Oct 23, 2023

A consultant for Körber Supply Chain Software says he has seen clients gain anywhere from 10 to 35% productivity improvement as well as an up to 25% improvement in accuracy with voice guidance.

Industrial Automation Insider: How Machine Vision is Helping You Better See What’s Happening with Your Favorite Fast Food, Sports Teams and More

by: Matt Van Bogart

Oct 17, 2023

Marcin Kowalski from Avicon Vision Systems in Poland pulls the veil back on some very cool ways machine vision technology is being used to track ball movements, confirm the quality of a chicken’s life, and more.

How to Properly Integrate Automated Data Capture Hardware with Your ERP System

by: Your Edge Contributor

Oct 10, 2023

Have you been integrating your barcode scanners and RFID readers with your ERP system correctly? Or could a few adjustments to your approach make your job, and information sharing, easier? Find out.

Zebra’s Chief Supply Chain Officer Says, “It’s Time to Get Back to Basics”

by: Therese Van Ryne

Oct 5, 2023

In her first interview since moving into this leadership role, Tami Froese talks about her disciplined approach to collaboration, execution and performance measurement – and what supply chain “resiliency” really means.