Real-Time Guidance
- 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: Jennifer Myers
- October 06, 2021
- As workers become busier, their risk of burnout ticks up. Use these tricks and tools to help reduce their stress and ensure your success during another turbulent holiday season.
Three Ways to Prepare Your Retail Warehouse and Distribution Center Teams for the Holiday Season
- 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: Paul Hilton
- September 27, 2021
- Manufacturers and distributors who take steps now to automate will help prepare entire supply chains for future demand. Those who don’t risk missing customers’ expectations and financial targets.
The Food & Beverage Industry Must Automate If It Wants to Stay Ahead of Consumer Demand and Challenges
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 16, 2021
- Though at-home patient monitoring tools are still limited, two healthcare experts say remote patient monitoring is improving the quality of patient care in hospitals like never before.
The Rise of Remote Patient Monitoring: How Technology is Changing Caregiving as We Know it
- 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: Anthony Ambler
- July 20, 2021
- You can now run nine different tests workers to instantly self-diagnose everything from connectivity and battery charging errors to SD card issues. Learn more about the Device Diagnostic Tool on our blog.
Did You Know There’s a Simple “Stoplight” Test That Will Triage Most Zebra Mobile Device Issues on the Spot – Without Having to Call IT or Send It into the Repair Center?
- 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: Brian Wallace
- June 23, 2021
- At a minimum, managers and employees must have secure anytime, anywhere connectivity for self-service, scheduling and more if you want them to be successful in today’s financial environment.
Two Reasons Why It’s Time for Branch Networks to Adapt Their Mobile Workforce Platforms, Plus Eight Things to Confirm When Choosing a Solution
- 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: David Degrassi
- May 26, 2021
- The new cloud-based Device Tracker is one way to quickly locate any Zebra Android™ handheld mobile computer, tablet or wearable connected to your Wi-Fi network, even if the battery is dead or missing.
Three Tips – and One Tool – to Keep Your Company’s Mobile Devices from Disappearing
- 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: Brian Wallace
- April 26, 2021
- Modern bank branches need modern solutions that enable them to leverage their entire regional network to overcome personnel challenges and meet customer demands.
How Multi-Site Scheduling Can Optimize Branch Staffing and Improve the Customer Experience
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 31, 2021
- Read the conversation now to find out why this healthcare expert is reminding hospitals around the world to focus on the fundamentals right now.
Did You Miss Chris Sullivan’s Tweet Chat with HealthTech Magazine?
- 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: 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: 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: David Beer
- February 18, 2021
- When travel stopped, the need for “on-site” support and service grew tremendously among organisations seeking to expand technology utilisation. So, Zebra found new ways to be there on the front lines.
How We’re Supporting Customers on the Ground Right Now, Even from a Distance, with Zebra Remote Expert
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- February 11, 2021
- Change is hard, but it’s necessary. Though field operations may require frequent manual interventions, they also require the mobilisation of operators. Start building your roadmap now.
3 Things Holding Back the Oil and Gas Industry from Greatness in the Digital Era
- by: Leonardo Junco
- February 08, 2021
- Yet, several retailers in Latin America have yet to answer associates’ call for mobility solutions with integrated push-to-talk (PTT) capabilities. Here are four reasons why that needs to change this year.
Retailers Have Spoken: Voice Communications Technology is the Key to Smooth In-Store and Online Operations
- 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: Kevin Tapscott
- January 27, 2021
- Fortunately, intelligent workforce management, task management, and prescriptive analytics software solutions provide real-time insights into opportunities to streamline and optimize the returns process. Find out how.
Shoppers Say Retailers Need to Improve the Returns Process or They May Not Return to Those Stores
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 22, 2021
- Did you know that there are vial-level sensors that can accurately monitor the temperature of each dose from the first mile through the last?
New Wall Street Journal Article Talks About Technology’s Role in Monitoring COVID-19 Vaccine Temperatures
- 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 Wallace
- December 22, 2020
- Given the trends in branch traffic and the rise in digital banking, what technologies and strategies should banks consider to ensure they are getting the most from their branch network?
Envisioning the Role of Branches in a Digital Banking World
- 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: 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 05, 2020
- Syncing data systems is just the first step in creating a more collaborative environment.
How to Bring Maintenance and Operations Together in Oil and Gas Production
- 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: Your Edge Contributor
- October 30, 2020
- New study confirms that a mere 20% of consumers, on average, place complete trust in the industry to ensure food and beverage safety.
The Food Industry is Facing More Than a Supply Chain Crisis. It’s Facing a Safety Crisis. That’s Why Track and Trace Tech Investments are Urgently Needed.
- 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: Guy Yehiav
- October 26, 2020
- Though individuals can affect positive change, outcomes are always easiest achieved when individuals are working in harmony – whether striving to solve problems or create opportunities.
The Two Unexpected Benefits of Prescriptive Analytics, According to Four Retailers
- by: James McCarthy
- October 21, 2020
- Rugged tablets provide mobile engineers with the operational visibility and intelligence needed to proactively improve asset performance and expedite asset recovery actions in a highly efficient manner.
This Is the Technology That Has Helped Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Effectively Increase Service Reliability
- 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: Mark Wheeler
- September 22, 2020
- Every warehouse needs to empower workers to do more and move faster without making more mistakes, regardless of size. Making these small changes to your technology toolkit can make a big impact on individual and team capabilities when time is of the essence (and money is tight).
Warehouse Maturity Model Phase Two: Achieve Greater Team Productivity and Workflow Conformity
- 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: Mark Wheeler
- July 21, 2020
- Following a strategic framework such as Zebra’s Warehouse Maturity Model can help accelerate modernization during a time when an efficient supply chain is so important. We’ll detail the five phases of progression in this new mini-series.
A Sign of the Times: Warehouses are Maturing Quickly, but Not All at the Same Pace (and Not Necessarily as Fast as They Could or Should)
- 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: Anthony Ambler
- July 15, 2020
- Device Diagnostic tool enables Zebra mobile computer users to test operability in a matter of minutes to help keep devices in the field and out of the repair depot.
Why You Should be Encouraging – and Enabling – Your Workers to Self-Diagnose (Their Device Issues)
- 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: 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: 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: 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 28, 2020
- According to Zebras called to the front lines of the COVID-19 fight, technology “kits” are one way to quickly mobilize clinicians and healthcare workflows in triage tents and alternative acute care facilities.
Ask the Experts: What Does It Actually Take to Stand Up a Temporary Hospital, Technologically Speaking?
- 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: Joe Savino
- March 26, 2020
- Trust us, this type of goodbye is a good thing.
QSRs Say “Bye, Bye, Bye” to Customers Faster Than Ever with These Line-Busting Tech Tools
- 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: 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: 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: Joe Savino
- December 17, 2019
- Free food doesn’t necessarily translate into “happy meals” for customers at fast casual and quick service restaurants (QSR).
Restaurateurs: Study Reveals that Service “Speed” Is a Bigger Deal Than “Deals”
- by: Jan "Honza" Flodrman
- December 05, 2019
- But auto manufacturers now say that RFID tags will make the biggest mark on Industry 4.0 processes.
#ThrowbackThursday: Barcodes Made the First Real Mark on Manufacturing
- 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: Anees Haidri
- November 21, 2019
- While it’s becoming more convenient to “click-to-buy”, many shoppers still want to see, feel and even smell what they’re buying first.
Study Confirms: Consumers Still Want to Browse – and Buy – In Store
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- November 18, 2019
- Find out why you should care (a lot) about this new Android security and hardware control feature. And why you should use it!
OEMConfig May be New, But Experts Say It’s Already Making a Big Impact on Android Devices
- 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: 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: Tom Marcellino
- October 04, 2019
- This out-of-the-box scanning solution is so simple to deploy, it will make you wonder why you didn’t “in-source” your in-store inventory events sooner.
Not Sure How to Get Started with a Self-Directed Physical Inventory Program in Your Retail Store? (Or Even if You Should?)
- 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 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: Darren Koffer
- September 09, 2019
- Greater Order Volume and Fulfillment Velocity are Just Two of the Many Factors Driving a Fast Migration to New, More Holistic Mobility Solutions
Podcast | 3 Common Mobility Myths (and 3 Key Milestones) to Be Aware of When Modernizing Your Warehouse
- 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: Steve Mulroy
- September 02, 2019
- Mobile devices aren’t the only way to deliver highly engaging and personalised customer experiences in hospitality and retail environments
Want to Provide a More Interactive Customer Experience? Turn Your Attention to Kiosk Technologies
- 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: 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: Joe White
- August 12, 2019
- How to Ensure Your Devices (and Teams) Won't Go Dark in Emergency Situations
PSA: Just Because a Mobile Device Is Certified for “Priority and Pre-Emption” on a Dedicated Public Safety Network Doesn’t Mean It Is Suitable for Public Safety Use
- 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: Mark Wheeler
- July 31, 2019
- Plus, How to Know if You're Pairing Your Front-line Workers with the Right Robots (and Other Tech Tools)
“Co-Bots” are Working Alongside People in the Warehouse. But, Is It a Harmonious Union?
- 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: James Cadman
- July 18, 2019
- Equipping your staff with this single technology tool can prevent out-of-stocks, improve worker (and customer) safety and even save a sale.
Simple Ways to Connect Colleagues and Improve Team Collaboration in Your Retail Stores
- 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
- May 31, 2019
- Clinical Workflow Capabilities to Benefit Patient and Provider
Prescribing the Right Tech to Modernise Healthcare
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Wayne Miller
- March 19, 2019
- Use this roadmap to select a mobility solution that you can be confident will meet your healthcare communication standards
Getting a Big Picture View of Clinical Mobility Considerations
- 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: 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: 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
- by: Mark Wheeler
- September 22, 2021
- Whether you’re dropping off orders on behalf of local businesses or handling packages shipped from halfway around the world, last-mile delivery tends to be the most expensive and time-consuming part of the process. But these mobile technologies can help change that.
Four (More) Ways That You Can Modernize Your Delivery Operations Practically Overnight
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