Data-Powered Environments
- by: Suresh Menon
- October 12, 2021
- Convenience may be the top benefit of self-checkout. But retailers must make it harder for customers to leave without paying. Running this software behind the scenes can help keep things in check at the door.
Shoppers Say It’s Easy to Swipe Items at Self-Checkout. Here’s How Retailers Should Respond.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 07, 2021
- Zebra just acquired antuit.ai. Find out how that move could help retailers, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and possibly even healthcare organizations predict the future.
Zebra Just Acquired Its Third Software-as-a-Service Company in Two Years. What’s Going On?!
- by: Dan Quagliana
- October 01, 2021
- Well, technically, there are nearly 30 APIs available, so let’s get into the logistics of the Zebra VisibilityIQ™ software suite. (And give you a sneak peek at seven more APIs coming in October).
Want to Know When Mobile Device Batteries are Draining Excessively? Curious if Printers are Actually Printing? Hoping to Right Size Your Device Fleet Once and For All? There’s an API for That…and More!
- by: Jim Witherspoon
- September 14, 2021
- Machine vision and fixed industrial scanning systems must be so simple to use that every worker can operate them, regardless of tech savviness. They must also make it easier for people to make the right decisions.
Industrial Automation Isn’t a New Concept, But Engineers Are Now Designing Systems with a New Generation of Users – and Business Challenges – in Mind
- by: Guy Yehiav
- September 01, 2021
- It can be tricky to predict what customers want – or when they’ll want it. But if you fear being late to the game, there’s a way to catch up and win each season. Two ways, actually.
If You Dread Having “Dead Inventory,” Consider This
- by: Suresh Menon
- August 19, 2021
- Besides the fact that retailers are extremely resilient and ready for the supply chain to stabilize.
These Three Things Were Resoundingly Clear at NRF Converge 2021
- by: Patrick Seidensticker
- August 17, 2021
- Though it may be tempting to let your workers use consumer-grade tablets, laptops or 2-in-1s in the field, warehouse, store or factory, there is more risk than potential reward in doing so. This is why.
Five Reasons Why Rugged Enterprise-Grade Tablets are Delivering a Stronger Return on Investment Right Now
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 10, 2021
- With demand for patient consults and rapid response interventions on the rise, many healthcare systems are looking for ways to connect clinicians and extend care delivery beyond patient rooms – and even their four walls – without driving up costs.
The Future of Telehealth: “Virtual Appointments Aren’t Going Away, but the Real Opportunity to Improve Outcomes Lies in Virtual Clinician Collaboration”
- by: Jennifer Myers
- August 05, 2021
- Simplifying workflow execution and optimizing labor can help boost employee morale and make it easier to manage the increased pressure on retail warehouses.
Some Say Mobile Devices are Key to Improving Employee Productivity and Engagement During Disruptive Times. We Say Software is Just as Important.
- by: Brian Wallace
- August 04, 2021
- Intelligent appointment solutions ensure your branches have the right staff scheduled at the right times to provide customers with an optimal customer experience.
Appointment Banking is on the Rise. Are You Taking Full Advantage of this Business-Boosting Opportunity?
- by: Nathan Clevenger
- July 26, 2021
- Zebra Data Services for RFID (finally) makes it financially and technically feasible for small and large enterprises to extract actionable intelligence from raw RFID-derived data.
It’s Here! Industry’s First Read-to-Cloud RFID API Now Available for Download
- by: Eric Malmed
- July 14, 2021
- And, once they snap on the new Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Standard Sled, they’ll be able to instantly pinpoint, sort through, and report on thousands of tagged items.
Did You Know? It Takes Just a Few Seconds to Turn Your Workers’ Mobile Computers into RFID Readers
- by: Guy Yehiav
- June 28, 2021
- Retailers know the seasonal rush is coming. They just can’t predict when. That’s why they need prescriptive analytics and workforce management tools that enable them to react fast – as if they had foresight.
Keeping Shelves Stocked and Stores Staffed is Becoming Harder Than Ever. But Retailers Should See This as an Opportunity Versus a Challenge.
- by: Matt Seltz
- June 22, 2021
- Auto manufacturers are among the many supply chain leaders who want to diligently track and trace parts, finished goods and even packaging as fulfillment – and financial – burdens increase.
Watching the Wheels (and Other Parts) Put into Motion: What’s Behind the Rise in Real-Time Location Systems
- by: John Wyer
- June 21, 2021
- Parcel volume is skyrocketing, as is the number of consumers who expect on-time delivery and real-time status updates. It will be hard for postal workers to keep up – and keep customers in the loop – if their devices are offline (or left behind at the sorting office).
Want to Improve Your Postal Service Operations? Be More Proactive with Your Mobile Device Management
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 17, 2021
- Matt Van Bogart explains the growing customer demand for simple-to-use machine vision and fixed industrial scanning solutions and technology partners who can help solve process and quality control challenges.
Ask the Expert: Why Is Zebra Getting into the Industrial Automation Business? And What Role Will Channel Partners Play in this New Market?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 10, 2021
- According to these two experts, the imbalance between supply and demand is compelling more aggressive efforts to mitigate preventable inventory losses.
Ask the Experts: What Technologies Should Cold Chains Be Using to Monitor and Preserve Temperature-Sensitive Inventory While in Storage and Transit?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 18, 2021
- And what is the correlation between fixed industrial scanning and machine vision? We ask an expert to shed light on these hot industrial automation trends.
Ask the Expert: What is the Difference Between Machine Vision and Computer Vision?
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- May 07, 2021
- It may be easier and more cost-effective than you think to take advantage of this advanced technology solution – even if you’re a smaller business.
The Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions About RFID
- by: Kevin Tapscott
- April 29, 2021
- Intelligent workforce management and prescriptive analytics solutions can help retailers better balance available labor with operational demands.
Why Optimizing Labor Forecasting and Scheduling is the Key to Retail Success
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 23, 2021
- In a new interview, the Executive Vice President of Football Operations explains how invaluable Next Gen Stats have become to everyone with a stake in the game, including fans.
NFL’s Troy Vincent: Zebra Technologies Provides the Data Engine for Football
- by: Nader Newman
- April 16, 2021
- Worry-Free Wi-Fi Edge Insights will help you quickly pinpoint the source of latency, lost connections and more.
Are Traditional Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Mechanisms Giving Your IT Team and Workers Trouble? Check Out This New Tool.
- by: Jennifer Berg
- April 01, 2021
- Accountability for people, equipment and supplies has never been more mission critical, and gauging the temperature of a situation shouldn’t be a guessing game.
This is Why Tablets, RFID, and Temperature Sensing Technologies are Sparking More Interest from Firefighters, EMTs
- by: Suresh Menon
- March 30, 2021
- Companies are looking for a better way to navigate the increasing complexities of doing business. What they’re finding is that clear, high-impact directives delivered via mobile devices help them maximize human capital and mitigate losses.
Why “Small Actionable Data” Is the Next Big Data Trend
- by: Mark Wheeler
- March 26, 2021
- You must have real-time visibility into what’s happening across your entire operation if you want to orchestrate workflows for best-next-move guidance and decision making for your workforce.
Warehouse Maturity Model Phase 4: Turn to Technologies that Enable You to Better Respond to Market Demands
- by: Ken Hausman
- March 24, 2021
- Trusting associates to manage your valuable merchandise can go a long way to showing them how much they’re also valued.
Why Retailers Should Adopt the Millennial Mindset, Especially When It Comes to Managing Employees – and Inventory Counts
- by: Eric Garland
- March 16, 2021
- With inventory losses mounting at a record rate, more retailers must look to RFID-based solutions to keep eyes on assets as they move in, out and about stores.
Retail Has a $60+ Billion Dollar Blind Spot, but There’s One Technology That Can Help Reduce Shrink
- by: Tim Kane
- March 12, 2021
- Everyone wants to get more doses in arms. However, we first need to get more technology in vaccine administrators’ hands. This is why.
This One Change Could Help the COVID-19 Vaccination Process Go a Lot Smoother
- by: Shawn Harris
- March 09, 2021
- Putting an intelligent automation solution to work is one thing. Getting it to work exactly how you need it to is another. That’s why you must commit as many resources to driving technology adoption as you do on technology integration.
So, You Found the Perfect (Smart) Robot for Your Store. Now What?
- by: Guy Yehiav
- February 26, 2021
- Research shows that retailers must do more to show front-line associates they are valued as much as customers, particularly with the labor pool shrinking, the pandemic lingering and fulfillment demands still rising.
Retail Workers Want to Feel Safe and Secure. These Two Technologies Help Do Just That.
- by: S. David Silk
- February 23, 2021
- The new Zebra SmartPack™ “system of intelligence” uses machine learning and prescriptive analytics to eliminate blind spots in your loading operations and help increase shipping capacity, even when resources are scarce.
Think You Know the Best Way to Load a Truck or Container? Let’s Put Your Theory to the Test.
- by: John Pollard
- February 05, 2021
- In our Super Bowl press conference, we shared insightful data generated for the NFL’s Next Gen Stats. Watch the replay to get the scoop on some of your favorite players and team tendencies ahead of Sunday’s matchup.
Did Your Favorite NFL Player or Team Really Perform as Well as You Think in the 2020-2021 Season? These Stats Tell the Real Story!
- by: Mark Wheeler
- January 20, 2021
- Many agricultural, supply chain, and food safety experts say “yes.”
Could These Five Technologies Be the Key to Sustaining Higher Food Quality Standards?
- by: Jeff Schmitz
- January 19, 2021
- Healthcare practitioners need to be confident in the decisions they’re making, and patients need to trust that they’re receiving the best care possible. But that’s only possible if everyone is fully informed about what’s happened up until the point of care.
COVID-19 Just Reminded Us Why “Modern Medicine” Needs Modern Technology Tools
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 14, 2021
- That’s exactly what New Orleans Saints Coach Payton wanted to know a few years ago. So, he turned to Zebra Sports for personalized player data he could trust – and that he couldn’t find anywhere else.
What Does a Perfect Practice or Game Really Look Like for NFL Players?
- by: Suresh Menon
- January 13, 2021
- Companies’ task management and scheduling solutions will now work together to simplify work for retailers and their store associates.
Microsoft, Zebra and Reflexis Systems Collaborate to Seamlessly Connect Front-Line Workers at the Edge
- by: Guy Yehiav
- December 28, 2020
- And, no, it’s not customer complaints. Or compensation.
Retail Store Associates Say This is The One Thing That Frustrates Them the Most About Their Jobs
- by: Mark Wheeler
- December 23, 2020
- You must mobilize your field-based teams and those fulfilling orders within your four walls with the actionable intelligence needed to keep a long list of customers perfectly happy, even as they’re fighting through the realities of an imperfect world.
Three Ways That Technology Can Help Your Delivery Drivers Cover More Ground and Cater to More Customers Each Day
- by: Brian Walters
- December 18, 2020
- With versatile technology tools such as the new Zebra CS60-HC convertible corded + cordless barcode scanner deployed throughout the hospital, care team members can seamlessly capture patient and inventory data.
Healthcare Processes, Patient Needs and Reporting Requirements are Changing Faster Than Ever. That’s Why Clinicians Need More Adaptable (and Patient-Friendly) Technology.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 11, 2020
- As our panel of experts explain, there is a lot that can be learned – and applied – from other temperature-sensitive vaccination efforts throughout history.
Ask the Experts: How Can We Be Sure Temperature-Sensitive COVID-19 Vaccines Have Not Been Heat Damaged All the Way Through the Last Mile?
- by: Mark Wheeler
- December 09, 2020
- Businesses of all sizes can benefit from sensor-based data capture solutions such as passive RFID and Bluetooth® Low Energy beacons as they start to build “systems of reality.”
Warehouse Maturity Model Phase Three: You Should Be Actively Seeking Out Sensing Technology
- by: Guy Yehiav
- December 08, 2020
- This may not be a normal holiday shopping season, but it’s projected to be just as strong as 2019. Find out how prescriptive analytics can help you boost your bottom line even more before the year ends.
Creative Ways to Drive More Sales Right Now and Close Out the Year Strong
- by: Murtaza Ghadyali
- November 13, 2020
- It may seem like a lot of work to maintain a comfortable, welcoming environment without compromising guest or worker safety. But with the right strategy and tech tools, it can be easy to keep compliance levels high and stress levels low.
How Innovative Hospitality Chains are Leveraging Technology to Serve Guests as the “New Normal” Continues to Evolve
- by: Shawn Harris
- November 10, 2020
- Intelligent automation boosts more than efficiency. It creates business opportunities that would otherwise not be possible right now.
The Economics of – and Business Case for – Intelligent Automation
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- November 03, 2020
- The quality of the data you capture is only as good as the quality of the data source which, in manufacturing environments, is usually a barcoded label or RFID tag.
RF-SMART “Taking Inventory” Podcast Exclusive: What Does Printing Have to Do with Manufacturing Visibility and Traceability?
- by: Tom Bianculli
- October 29, 2020
- As the world gets more complicated and operational structures more complex, every effort must be made to keep things simple for your front-line workers.
Finding It Hard to Keep Workers (and Customers) Engaged? The Reflexis Team Has Cracked the Code.
- by: Kyp Walls
- October 09, 2020
- There will always be “better” technology tools available in the future, but that shouldn’t prevent service providers from giving their front-line workers the best tools available today. Productivity and customer satisfaction demand the best at all times.
Telcos: Consider Implementing These Technologies to Improve Service Call Response Times and Your Bottom Line
- by: Martin Murphy
- October 08, 2020
- If you can see your stock positions across all restaurants, in real time, you can free up staff to serve customers and improve experiences. That will, in turn, help grow sales.
Inventory Visibility Is Just as Important to Restaurants as It Is to Retailers Right Now. That’s Why RFID Investments Should Become a Priority.
- by: S. David Silk
- October 07, 2020
- Spoiler alert: it is! But only if you can see, analyze and make changes to what’s happening inside those trailers and containers, in real time, during loading and unloading.
Is It Possible to Ship More Goods Using Fewer Trucks and Containers? And Without Causing More CO2 Emissions?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 06, 2020
- As a Zebra board member, former Accenture CIO and volunteer firefighter, Frank Modruson has been both a benefactor and beneficiary of numerous enterprise technologies.
Podcast: CIO Hall of Famer Divulges the One Technology He Wishes He Had Invented
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- September 24, 2020
- The right solution can help you control the cost, complexity and downtime of your business-critical mobile operations.
Four Factors to Consider When Choosing an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Solution
- by: Tom Bianculli
- September 09, 2020
- But it’s completely achievable! Here’s proof.
Modernizing Your Supply Chain without Disrupting Its Flow Is a Balancing Act
- by: Guy Yehiav
- August 27, 2020
- This free, color-coded and action-driven dashboard is powered by Zebra Prescriptive Analytics and populated by data from Harvard University's Global Health Institute. Find out how to access it now.
Red Light, Green Light: New COVID-19 Mapping Tool Helps Retailers Make Real-Time Safety and Supply Chain Decisions Based on Localized Outbreak Statistics
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 26, 2020
- Want a better way to track, trace, locate or count inventory, assets or even people within your supply chain or facilities? You may want to take a closer look at (low cost) UHF RFID technologies. Zebra’s RFID expert Chris Schaefer explains why.
Ask the Expert | What is RFID? And, More Specifically, What Is RAIN RFID?
- by: Kyp Walls
- August 10, 2020
- Given how many people currently rely on voice, video and internet services to work, learn and socialize remotely, it is imperative that telcos prioritize technology investments that keep their remote workers productive.
Study Finds that Telecommunications Companies, Other Service Providers Value Advanced Technologies but Also Consider Implementation a Challenge
- by: Guy Yehiav
- July 28, 2020
- There are patterns that will help monitor and enforce everything from COVID-19-specific social distancing and quantity control measures to everyday age verification requirements.
6 Ways That Prescriptive Analytics Can Help Retailers and Grocers Ensure Policy Compliance by Employees and Customers Alike
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 20, 2020
- Two registered nurses and a former hospital group CIO explain what happens when clinicians have a constant “line of sight” into critical supplies and equipment, and what happens when they don’t.
This is the Real Reason Why Healthcare Systems Need to Invest in “Track and Trace” Technologies Right Now
- by: Rikki Jennings
- July 14, 2020
- As one U.S. genomics lab learned when it started testing virus specimens, it’s not just about automating workflows, but utilizing the right technology solutions to do so.
Clinical Laboratories are Turning to Scanning and Printing Solutions to Expand Diagnostic Testing Capabilities as COVID-19 Demands Surge
- by: Alex Hudson
- July 08, 2020
- Real-time location systems (RTLS) can deliver the data-driven insights that clinicians need to optimise care and administrators need to optimise clinical resources.
Three Ways That RFID and Bluetooth® Low Energy Technologies Can Enhance Operations in Clinical Settings
- by: David Turturro
- July 07, 2020
- The Zebra MP7000 multi-plane imager now available with a high-resolution color camera that supports new applications to speed up produce scans and improve checkout accuracy.
The Checkout Process Just Became More Colorful – and Much Faster – at Grocery and Retail Stores
- by: Rychee Brown
- July 02, 2020
- Readiness requires real-time intelligence – and a secure mobile computer that can reliably deliver that intel.
Maintaining Military Air Power with Rugged Mobility on the Ground
- by: James Woo
- July 01, 2020
- Supplier diversity is just the start.
COVID-19 is Not the Only Thing Putting Healthcare’s Supply Chain to the Test. Here’s What Needs to Change.
- by: Guy Yehiav
- June 30, 2020
- We’re thrilled that Zebra’s acquisition and integration of Profitect has proven so beneficial to retail and grocery customers in challenging times.
In Just Twelve Months, Prescriptive Analytics Has Helped Retailers Avert Numerous Fraud Incidents and Navigate One Huge Worldwide Pandemic
- by: Jeff Schmitz
- June 26, 2020
- Thanks to the Modern Retail Collective and other technology trials, retailers can now see exactly what shoppers will expect to see and experience when they walk into stores moving forward.
Will the "Store of the Future" Really Look Much Different Than It Does Today?
- by: Mike Maris
- June 24, 2020
- Mexico’s largest rail operator demonstrates what is possible with Smart Logistics system.
American Railroads on Track to Set Mobile Technology Standards for Global Industry
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 22, 2020
- Find out which technologies enabled the global nonprofit to significantly expand its mission’s impact within its current warehouse capacity.
Direct Relief Accelerates Digital Transformation to Expedite the Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Millions of People Worldwide
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 18, 2020
- And are you deploying the right technology for the job? New study raises these questions and more.
Is Your Utility or Energy Company Deploying Technology for the Right Reasons?
- by: Jennifer Springer
- June 11, 2020
- New software application helps warehouse operators, manufacturers and other employers improve social distancing compliance and contact tracing while maintaining employee privacy.
Are Your Workers Getting Too Close to One Another? This New Mobility Solution Will Alert Them to Step Back (and Help You Take Action When Needed)
- by: Alex Cooper
- June 08, 2020
- To start, GIS applications aren’t fully compatible with every mobile device, yet every mobile worker can benefit from this data.
Five Reasons Why Utilities and Energy Companies Require Rugged Mobile Computers to Run GIS Applications
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 04, 2020
- With many companies struggling to recruit and retain workers, the last thing they want to do is scare away highly skilled humans. Fortunately, smart robots are here to help keep workers happy.
Ask the Expert: Will Intelligent Automation Help or Hurt Me as a [Warehouse/Retail/Manufacturing] Worker?
- by: Alex Cooper
- June 02, 2020
- Now, more than ever, it is important to stop and assess your technology situation. But don’t buy anything until you can confirm it’s specifically built for the current emergency response environment.
Public Safety Needs to Mobilize Right Now – but It Must Be Done the Right Way
- by: James Woo
- June 01, 2020
- One expert explains how and why we must learn from each disaster and crisis to strengthen healthcare’s supply chain and expand surge capacity.
Highly Disruptive Healthcare Emergencies Such as COVID-19 Happen All the Time, and We Need to Be Better Prepared for Them All
- by: Tom Marcellino
- May 20, 2020
- Even a single self-directed physical inventory count can quickly and effectively improve demand planning, merchandising and fulfillment strategies as retailers begin to rebuild from COVID-19 impacts.
Why Now’s the Perfect Time for Retailers to Take Stock of Physical Inventory (Whether Open or Closed)
- by: Alex Fryer
- May 18, 2020
- With the right APIs, it can be easy to extract valuable enterprise intelligence.
How Well Do You Know – Really Know – Your Business?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- May 15, 2020
- First responders’ front-line heroics during the COVID-19 outbreak and other emergencies are made possible, in part, by the smart technology strategies and procurement actions behind the scenes.
Study: Public Safety Agencies Need to Speed Up Technology Adoption in Order to Overcome Some of the Greatest Operational Challenges of This Generation
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- April 30, 2020
- Learn why – and how – you should put the power of GIS data in the hands of every field worker.
GIS Reveals Our World’s Layers, and Utilities Reveal That They’re Increasingly Looking for Such Intelligence
- by: Guy Yehiav
- April 27, 2020
- Don’t worry. It’s easier than it sounds, thanks to prescriptive analytics. (Yes, this is different than predictive analytics.)
It Is Possible for Retailers to Avoid Out of Stocks in Times of Increased Demand – If They Can Detect Surge Patterns
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 08, 2020
- Zebra experts on the front lines of the retail sector offer advice on how retailers and grocers can further adapt operations and improve the “in-person” shopping experience in the current environment.
Retail Scorecard Part II: What’s Being Done Well and What Can Be Done Even Better to Help Consumers Cope with COVID-19
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 02, 2020
- Zebra experts on the front lines of the retail sector offer advice on how retailers and grocers can further adapt operations and improve the “in-person” shopping experience in the current environment.
Retail Scorecard Part I: What’s Being Done Well and What Can Be Done Even Better to Help Consumers Cope with COVID-19
- by: Rikki Jennings
- March 17, 2020
- Giving nurses, doctors and other staff a clinical smartphone solution has improved care team satisfaction by 35 percent since 2017 – and that’s just one of the many benefits realized so far.
Truman Medical Centers Takes “Significant Step Forward” with Single Mobility Investment
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- March 10, 2020
- One is not necessarily indicative of the other, as new Zebra “Future of Field Operations” report reveals.
New “Cost-Benefit” Considerations When Shopping for Field Mobility Solutions
- by: Anees Haidri
- March 06, 2020
- Retail associates rely on handhelds and tablets to help customers find and pay for items. Yet, many are finding their devices very unreliable – and not just because of accidental drops.
What Mobile Technologies Should Be Able to Do for Store Associates and Shoppers – and What Many Can’t
- by: Guy Yehiav
- February 21, 2020
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can teach you a lot about your customers, and help them learn more about your offerings – if applied correctly.
The Analytics Capability Retailers Don’t Know They’re Underusing
- by: Rikki Jennings
- February 19, 2020
- Now that manufacturers have to apply UDIs to medical devices, healthcare providers can work to improve patient safety and operational efficiency in new ways.
Is Your Hospital Taking Full Advantage of the Breakthrough Opportunities Offered by Unique Device Identification (UDI) Data?
- by: Rikki Jennings
- February 12, 2020
- Lab results tell providers what to do next, so labs must be sure results they deliver are right – and right on time.
Setting the Record Straight: Why Lab Technicians Rely So Much on Scanning Technology
- by: Tom Bianculli
- February 10, 2020
- This is one of the many questions that will be answered as shared intelligence, better-synced workflows become the priority for global supply chains.
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What is the Key to Perfect Supply Chain Orchestration? (Has Anyone Figured It Out?)
- by: Darren Koffer
- February 05, 2020
- Survey indicates that IT/technology utilization is expected to become more challenging over the next five years. This is how to ensure it doesn’t.
More Technology, More Problems? Some Warehouse Leaders Think So. Here’s Why.
- by: Chris Sullivan
- February 03, 2020
- Patients’ health, safety and overall care can be compromised by consumer-grade smartphones.
Mobile Devices Can Greatly Benefit Healthcare. They Can Also Be a Liability If You Make This One Mistake.
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- January 31, 2020
- Get the highlights and watch the replay here.
Did You Miss Zebra's Super Bowl Press Conference with the NFL?
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- January 29, 2020
- Check out what this Zebra got to see (and what Zebra RFID technology helps coaches and players see) during the big games.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 2020 Senior Bowl (and a Super Bowl Preview)
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- January 28, 2020
- Just because something “could work” doesn’t mean that it will work in the exact way you need it to.
What Tablets and Tires Have in Common – and Why Every Field Service Organization Should Care
- by: Guy Yehiav
- January 23, 2020
- Now that the Profitect integration is complete, retailers gain new ways to sense, analyze and act on operational issues and growth opportunities.
Ushering in a New Decade as Zebra Prescriptive Analytics
- by: Alex Cooper
- January 21, 2020
- Mobile technology has also empowered police officers to close out investigations faster and become more proactive in the community.
Stories from the Edge: Troy Police Department Says Tablets Ensure Officers are “Always Available”
- by: Luiz Cunha
- January 15, 2020
- How a pilot program for seed traceability is using technology to aid conservation efforts
One Small Step for Seedlings, One Giant Leap for Native Species
- by: Nicholas Sawyer
- January 13, 2020
- New digital services go beyond traditional MDM to help you keep tabs on all devices at all times so you can pre-empt device failure, boost worker productivity and improve the health of your bottom line.
How ‘Healthy’ are Your Workers’ Mobile Devices? (Do You Really Even Know?)
- by: Anees Haidri
- January 10, 2020
- Focusing on “fulfillment" must be two-fold.
Study: This is How to Get Shoppers in Your Store – and Keep Them in Your Store
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- January 08, 2020
- Technology expertise is just one quality to consider. Shared ambitions and creative problem solving can be just as important.
Want to Give Your Distributed Enterprise an Advantage at the Edge? Find the Right Partner!
- by: Guy Yehiav
- December 19, 2019
- Many retailers say “yes.”
Is Prescriptive Analytics the “Secret Weapon” for Fighting Organized Retail Crime?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 02, 2019
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Deep Learning are all related but not exactly the same.
Ask the Expert: Is There a Difference Between Machine Learning and Deep Learning?
- by: Tim Kane
- November 27, 2019
- Slow and steady will not win the race (for sales) in the “now economy”. Plus, pre-printed labels and labor-intensive laser printing make your stores prone to costly pricing errors.
Four Reasons Why On-Demand Shelf Labeling is So in Demand by Retailers Right Now
- by: S. David Silk
- November 19, 2019
- This project is proof that collaborative innovation is the key to extracting “value” from a far-sighted “vision.”
How a Transportation & Logistics Customer Helped Us “See” a Different Dimension to Mobile Dimensioning
- by: Guy Yehiav
- November 05, 2019
- The top takeaway? It’s good to analyze your operations (and your customers), but the real ROI comes from “acting” on those insights.
Attention Retailers: These Are the 3 Things You Need to Know if You Missed PACT 2019
- by: Kyp Walls
- October 25, 2019
- Researchers with the Net Zero Deforestation Project depend on mobile technology to map changes, inform recommended actions
How Rugged Tablets are Reviving Rainforests and Giving Colombian Communities a Second Chance
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- October 17, 2019
- Who makes the call on which communications technologies emergency responders should use, especially if these same devices will likely be used for everyday activities?
Coordination is Key to Mobilizing First Responders in an Emergency. So, Should Public Sector Agencies Sync Up Their Mobility Strategies?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- October 09, 2019
- Coordination between first and second responders requires constant communications, which requires reliable communications technology. But not all mobile devices can weather the storm, causing even the best-laid plans to fall apart in the aftermath.
Governments’ Emergency Response Plans are Only Effective If Emergency Responders Have the Means to Execute Them
- by: S. David Silk
- October 07, 2019
- See how this “assistive” technology solution can give you an even greater return on investment for the handheld mobile computers your workers already use every day.
4 Ways that Augmented Reality Can Help Your Field-Based Teams Better Help Your Customers (Today)
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- October 03, 2019
- Rugged tablets are teaming up with “eye-in-the-sky” technologies to inform response actions and provide relief on the ground.
Disasters, Drones and Developing the Future Capabilities for Mobile Workers and First Responders
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 01, 2019
- Ready to ditch handheld mobile devices in favor of this hands-free solution? Not so fast, says this technology expert.
Heads up! Wearable Heads-Up Displays are Coming to a Warehouse Near You
- by: Peter Ward
- September 25, 2019
- How to get the most out of your personal shopping and self-checkout investments
5 Tips to Prevent Shrinkage in the Age of Self-Checkout
- by: Peter Ward
- September 18, 2019
- 25 Years In, These Scanners are Here to Stay (and Do So Much More Than They Even Do Today)
The Self Checkout Comes of Age
- by: Darren Russell
- September 16, 2019
- Mobility and locationing solutions come together to help to curb the “lost luggage” epidemic
Travelers’ Next Technology Destination? Smarter Baggage Tracking
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 04, 2019
- Though acute healthcare providers have proven the power of technology, non-acute providers have a different set of challenges to tackle and may need to tap into technology for very different reasons.
Ask the Expert: Where Should Non-Acute Healthcare Providers Focus Their Technology Investments Right Now – and Why?
- by: Dave Stewart
- August 29, 2019
- Care strategies, clinical workflows and administrative processes can vary greatly, so it’s safe to assume technology utilization should too…right?
Ask the Expert: How Does Technology Use Differ in Acute vs. Non-Acute Healthcare Settings?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 21, 2019
- And Is It a Smart Investment for My Company Right Now?
Ask the Expert: Is Artificial Intelligence as "Intelligent" as We're Led to Believe?
- by: Jim Hilton
- August 16, 2019
- Read How High-Performing Teams Are Leveraging this Mentality, and the Right Mobile Technology to Maximum Effectiveness
Adopting a “Mobile-First” Mindset Can Help Your Field Sales and Service Teams Better Meet Customer and Business Demands
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 09, 2019
- Zebra’s Recent Acquisition of Profitect Has Many Wondering What These Business Analytics Buzzwords Mean
Ask the Expert: What is the Difference Between Prescriptive Analytics and Predictive Analytics?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 08, 2019
- The first step is to understand a tablet, scanner or smartphone’s temperature tolerance.
How Airlines Can Avoid Mobile Technology Meltdowns on the Tarmac
- by: John Pollard
- August 07, 2019
- New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton explains how locationing technologies have given his team the valuable insights they’ve needed to capture their performance edge over the last few seasons.
Stories from the Edge | NFL Bets Big on RFID, IoT as Player Statistics Become a Strategic Imperative On and Off the Field
- by: James Poulton
- August 05, 2019
- It’s Going to Be Hard to Define, Much Less Execute, a Sustainable Technology Strategy Without AI, IoT, Blockchain and More…
Let’s Dispel the Myth That “Disruptive Technologies” Will Actually Be Disruptive to Supply Chain Organizations
- by: Shannon Swanson
- July 29, 2019
- 7 Features to Look for in a Newborn Identification Solution
Switched at Birth?
- by: Pat Narendra
- July 26, 2019
- AR-Enabled Enterprise Mobile Computers Help to Increase Worker Efficiency and Accuracy
Extending Augmented Reality (AR) Across the Enterprise
- by: Wayne Miller
- July 15, 2019
- Goodbye, Pagers. Hello, Handheld Computers!
The End of a Healthcare Communications Era
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 03, 2019
- Though the principal they followed was the same – digitalize and mobilize workflows – their approach to achieving their goals was highly tailored to their operations and industries.
These Four Organizations are Proof That It Is Possible to Go Fully Paperless
- by: Mark Wheeler
- June 28, 2019
- Industry leaders say it’s only going to get harder to recruit warehouse workers in the next five years, but they’re launching several new initiatives to (hopefully) overcome such labor constraints.
New Study: Finding a Job in Warehousing is Easy Right Now. Finding Workers to Fill Those Jobs…Not So Much.
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 26, 2019
- Despite the availability of mobile technologies, many companies are still struggling to digitalize their workflows. These may be the reasons why.
Is It Really Possible for Businesses to Go Fully Paperless?
- by: Darren Russell
- June 24, 2019
- Intelligent loading can go a long way for warehouses worried about how “best guess” manual loading techniques are impacting workflow efficiency and accuracy
Do You Have a Smart Dock? 5 Reasons Why You Need One.
- by: Tony Palcheck
- June 17, 2019
- These Two Companies are on a Mission to Prove that Workers are Better Off with Intelligent Automation – and Zebra is Backing Their Efforts with New Venture Investments
How Robots and Humans are Teaming Up to Take on the World (We Mean, the Warehouse)
- by: Matt Kowalski
- June 10, 2019
- Zebra Gives Developers and Independent Software Vendors the Tools to Drive Better Business Outcomes Using Data and APIs with New Zebra Data Services™
The Next Frontier of Digital Transformation
- by: Wayne Miller
- June 07, 2019
- Three ways that wristbands improve hospital operations at the bedside and beyond
How “Simple” Patient Identification Tools Drive Better Front-line Care
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 03, 2019
- Plus, Tips on How to Minimize the Risk of Failure on Your Next Mobility Project
When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Musician: Finding Harmony with the Right (Mobile) Instrument
- by: Wayne Miller
- May 31, 2019
- Clinical Workflow Capabilities to Benefit Patient and Provider
Prescribing the Right Tech to Modernise Healthcare
- by: Kassaundra McKnight-Young
- May 24, 2019
- Healthcare Providers Say This is the One and Only Tool They Need to Stay Connected to Each Other, Deliver a Higher Quality of Bedside Care
Stories from the Edge: Truman Medical Centers are Lightening the “Nurse Toolbelt,” Giving More Weight to Effective Care-Team Communications
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 22, 2019
- We “Ask the Expert” to explain the purpose, benefits and potential payoff of the “Internet of Things"
A Question of Intelligence: What Is IoT, Anyway?
- by: Raj Chatterjee
- May 15, 2019
- But we did more than give this solution a new name. We added new predictive analytics capabilities, integrated more device performance data and improved the user experience to give you a greater return on your mobility investment.
Did You Hear? Zebra “Operational Visibility Services” is Now “Zebra VisibilityIQ™ Foresight”
- by: Drew Ehlers
- May 13, 2019
- We ask the experts to breakdown the real meaning of tech buzzwords and trends as part of a new FAQ series
What Is Blockchain Technology? And, Does It Deliver Any Real Business Benefits Today?
- by: Tom McNeela
- May 03, 2019
- Data shows worker productivity is increasingly disrupted by failing mobile device batteries
Do Not Get Caught Off-Guard, or Offline: Have a (Battery) Back-Up Plan
- by: Cuneyt Taskiran
- May 01, 2019
- How 3D Sensors Are Transforming the Transportation and Logistics Industry
This One Technology is Delivering a Solution to “The Parcel Problem”
- by: Mark Jolley
- April 30, 2019
- 4 ways this advanced technology is improving the shopping experience
Augmented Reality is Becoming a Retail Reality
- by: Cuneyt Taskiran
- April 24, 2019
- Three reasons why 3D technology may be the smarter investment for your business
The Visual Data Capture Debate: Cameras vs. 3D Sensors
- by: Mark Jolley
- April 22, 2019
- How supply chain visibility and intelligent packing support a sustainable returns process
Efficient Returns Management Benefits the Customer, Retailer and Environment
- by: Mark Thomson
- April 18, 2019
- Research shows there’s a direct correlation between happy employees and happy customers
Want to Boost Your Bottomline? Invest More in Your Front-Line “Brand Ambassadors”
- by: Jim Hilton
- April 16, 2019
- Increasing visibility to improve inventory accuracy
Making Supply Chain Operations More Agile through Superior Industry Collaboration
- by: Dave Phillips
- April 15, 2019
- Gartner Magic Quadrant, Zebra Industry Guide Offer Visibility into the Location Technology Solutions Available Today for Your Warehouse, Factory, Distribution Center or Retail Store
Don’t Lose Sight of Your Valuables: New Insights into the Track and Trace Technologies You Should Be Following
- by: Tom Boehm
- April 11, 2019
- Zebra employee mentors robotics team for over 20 years while company grows commitment to supporting technical education
#ThrowbackThursday – The History of Zebra’s Support for FIRST®
- by: Darren Russell
- April 10, 2019
- How to Take Track and Trace to New Heights
Are Global Supply Chains Ready for the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive?
- by: Drew Ehlers
- April 09, 2019
- World IoT Day Celebrates the Versatility and Scalability of IoT Solutions, Demonstrates Their Ability to Help Accelerate Creation of Data-Powered Environments
Study: Enterprises are Embracing IoT Technologies to Increase Operational Intelligence
- by: Jim Hilton
- April 05, 2019
- New study reveals that only 60 percent of respondents have adopted a “mobile first” strategy
Why Your Field Operations Need Enterprise Mobile Technology
- by: Mark Jolley
- April 03, 2019
- Warehouse workers are valuable team members and deserve a quality work environment
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee: It's Time to Modernise the Warehouse
- by: Chris Schaefer
- April 01, 2019
- What Track and Trace Technologies Will Look Like – and Look for – Moving Forward
The Rise of “Edge-to-Edge” RFID Applications
- by: Drew Ehlers
- March 29, 2019
- Zebra and Problem Solutions develop new way to extract edge data from IoT sensors to monitor the climate, automate real-time guidance and alerts in manufacturing, warehouse and utilities settings
Stories from the Edge: This Global Company Embraced a Startup Mentality to Accelerate IoT Innovation
- by: Mark Wheeler
- March 27, 2019
- How to Apply Technology to Achieve Your Intelligent Fulfillment Ambitions
The Six Dimensions of Warehouse Transformation
- by: Darren Russell
- March 26, 2019
- An effective yard management system improves your planning, management and execution capacity
Speed, Flexibility & Automation: A New Paradigm for Yard Management in An Increasingly Digital Age
- by: Bob Sanders
- March 25, 2019
- Meeting with U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Services Spurs Call for Action
Why We are Advocating for Pro-Manufacturing Technology Policies
- by: David Krebs
- March 22, 2019
- Bioptic scanners are gaining traction in higher-volume transaction environments, such as grocery
The State of Retail and POS Systems
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- March 21, 2019
- A Look Back at Zebra's First Innovation Symposium with Government, Industry and Academia
#ThrowbackThursday: The Birth of the "Intelligent Enterprise"
- by: John Pollard
- March 20, 2019
- An inside look at how Zebra is partnering with America’s beloved professional football league to enhance the player, coach and fan experience through technology at the edge (and on the field.)
Five Years Ago, a Nickel-Sized RFID Sensor Changed the NFL Forever
- by: Tony Cecchin
- March 18, 2019
- Newly integrated Zebra and Temptime portfolios will give customers heightened visibility and control over cold chain assets
Temperature-Sensing Label Solutions Can Improve Consumer Safety
- by: Jim Hilton
- March 15, 2019
- Businesses need to be able to trust their inventory accuracy across their enterprise and beyond.
The New Supply Chain: Fulfilling for the Future
- by: Wayne Miller
- March 13, 2019
- Healthcare facilities and retail pharmacies around the world can emulate the European Union’s technology-based countermeasures to counterfeit medication distribution
One Month In: Assessing the Impact of the Falsified Medicines Directive on the Global Healthcare Supply Chain
- by: Shawn Harris
- March 12, 2019
- Contrary to popular belief, brick-and-mortar retail models are not dying.
The In-Store Experience is Still In
- by: Tom Moore
- March 06, 2019
- Many retailers face challenges in staying relevant while remaining cost effective.
#NextWave: What Retailers Must Do to Stay Relevant in the "Now Economy"
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- March 03, 2019
- Real-world emergency response, real-time data needs are creating a shift in mobility strategies for law enforcement, fire and EMS professionals.
Not All “Mobile” Computers are Mobile – and Not All Rugged Tablets are the Same
- by: James Cadman
- March 02, 2019
- No matter where in the world your retail business resides, you are being challenged more than ever to keep track of stock locations. You are even more challenged to get it back onto the shelves in a timely fashion.
“I Know We Have One in Stock…Somewhere”
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- February 28, 2019
- New survey conducted by Praetorian Digital via PoliceOne.com found the mobile technology tools that police officers need are not typically what they get.
Survey Says: Police Officers Need Mobile Technology That’s Actually Mobile
- by: Jeff Schmitz
- February 28, 2019
- Zebra CMO Jeff Schmitz introduces Zebra’s new blog.
How We Will Help You Capture Your Edge in 2019 and Beyond
- by: Shawn Harris
- January 08, 2021
- There are many things that must be considered upfront to ensure you receive a maximum return on investment once deployed,. Here are the top seven that need attention.
Retailers: Read This Before You Commit to An Intelligent Automation Solution
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