Retail
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 20, 2021
- Zebra’s Chief Security Officer explains how you can “Do Your Part and #BeCyberSmart” in this age of constant threats.
With Cyberattacks on the Rise, Security Strategies Must Change. Here’s What You Should Be Doing Now.
- by: Alex Fryer
- October 14, 2021
- Workers need to be able to make good decisions in a split second, but they can’t always do that on their own. Modern collaboration technologies are helping them reach the right experts fast.
The Two-Way Radio Hasn’t Gone Out of Style. It’s Just Changed Its Style – and Gained in Value as Collaboration Becomes Essential.
- 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: Matt Petito
- October 08, 2021
- We knew the Zebra 3600 Series Ultra-Rugged Scanners were tough. But we found out their tolerance for drops, tumbles, water, and dust is even higher than we thought.
Here’s Proof You Should Never Underestimate Your Capabilities – Or Technology
- 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: Kevin Tapscott
- September 24, 2021
- In times of uncertainty and competitive stress, modern technologies can provide a bit of relief to workers and improve the customer experience.
Four Ways to Boost Employee Engagement and Retention at Convenience Stores Right Now
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 17, 2021
- Thinking about increasing your safety stock, tech spend, or vendor relationships to ensure on-time delivery to customers? Our experts explain what it really takes to regain control of your operations.
The Supply Chain Situation is Serious, but There are Some Things Small Businesses Can Do to Turn Things Around.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 13, 2021
- With new 5G rugged tablets such as the Zebra ET85 hitting the market, those in the public safety, manufacturing and field service sectors are curious if there will be an immediate benefit. Enterprise mobility expert Bruce Willins weighs in.
Ask the Expert: Should I Upgrade My Workers to 5G Devices in 2021? And, If Not Now, When?
- by: John Wirthlin
- September 09, 2021
- Regulatory mandates may drive manufacturers, distributors and others to improve track and trace. But compliance isn’t the only concern right now. People’s lives are at stake.
We Must Urgently Rethink How Pharmaceutical Supply Chains are Managed – and the Role RFID Plays
- by: Christine Weber
- September 08, 2021
- According to the Zebra Supplies team that came up with these cool labels, they won’t melt under heat lamps or high kitchen temperatures. But they will just melt away under running water.
Dissolvable Labels are Now a Thing, and Both Mother Nature and Restaurateurs are Rejoicing
- by: Roger Chien
- September 07, 2021
- Even if it’s still working, your business doesn’t work the same way it did 10+ years ago when the G-Series was developed. Fortunately, there are several newer printers built to help you keep up with current and future demand, including the Zebra ZD421 and ZD621.
If You’re Still Using a Zebra G-Series Desktop Printer, It’s Probably Time for a New Printer. Here’s Why.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 03, 2021
- It’s all helping customers improve operational performance, say robotics automation experts Jim Lawton and Melonee Wise.
Exclusive Interview: The Real Reason Why Zebra Acquired Fetch Robotics
- by: Adam Arruda
- September 02, 2021
- Think of it as hiring a security guard to
Make This One Move Now to Keep Your Zebra Android™ Devices Well-Defended Against Millions of Threats and Automatically Updated for Years on End
- 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: Christine Weber
- August 30, 2021
- In our first episode of “That Supplies Show,” I sit down with Supplies Application Architect Kelly Breneisen to uncover what happens when you have a need for speed – and information – but your RFID chip’s memory is lacking.
How’s Your (RFID) Memory? Let’s Find Out.
- by: Rob Armstrong
- August 26, 2021
- It’s because app developers, IT teams, front-line workers, and operations managers can easily unlock Zebra DNA, a unique suite of software capabilities engineered into every Zebra device to keep them in their prime through every stage of life.
Ever Wonder Why Zebra Mobile Computers, Scanners or Printers are Just Easier to Deploy, Manage and Use Than Others? Or Why They Last Longer?
- by: Mark Thomson
- August 23, 2021
- New interactive 3D tool lets you tour both your physical stores and online fulfilment processes so you can see where improvements should be made and how technology may be able to help.
Retailers: See How Technology Can Improve the Store Experience – from the Shopper and Associate Points of View
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 20, 2021
- In this exclusive interview, Greg Buzek, founder and president of retail analyst firm IHL Group, reveals how his prolific career has fueled his philanthropic mission with RetailROI, a nonprofit he co-founded to help orphans around the world.
Doing Well by Doing Good: How You Can Leverage Your Professional Experience for Philanthropic Purposes (According to Someone Who Has)
- 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 12, 2021
- Our experts break down each technology component forklift operators will need to navigate your facilities safely and efficiently, especially when things are hectic and deadlines are tight.
Ask the Expert: Can You Help Me Find the Right Computer, Mounting Configuration and Mobile Printer for My Material Handling Applications? There Are So Many Options on the Market.
- by: Lesly Gonzalez
- August 11, 2021
- Organizations must be able to do more with less. They must also find new ways to improve customer experiences and worker productivity. Now they can, thanks to the flexibility of the new Zebra TC52ax Android™ 11 Wi-Fi 6 mobile computer + Workstation Connect solution.
How to Turn Your Workers’ Mobile Devices into Desktop Workstations on Demand – and Why You Should Even Want To
- by: Bill Inzeo
- August 09, 2021
- It used to be standard practice for restaurateurs, retailers, and other companies to build and manage a “shared fleet” of mobile computers. Find out why this might be changing.
Ask the Expert: Should My Workers Be Sharing Corporate-Owned Devices? Or Should I Be Giving Them Each Their Own Personally Enabled Device?
- 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: Matt Petito
- August 03, 2021
- What a barcode scanner can (and can’t) do directly impacts your business capabilities. Fortunately, the new Zebra DS3600-KD Ultra-Rugged Scanner can do – and tolerate – more than any other scanner in its class.
You Need an Indestructible Barcode Scanner to Manage Inventory (and Customer Expectations) in Today’s Fast-Paced World. But You Also Need a Keypad and Color Display. Here’s Why
- 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: Lorna Hopkin
- July 22, 2021
- With customers demanding more and drivers in high demand, transportation and logistics providers should take these simple steps to keep operations from derailing – and take advantage of a hot growth opportunity.
Four Top Tips for Distribution Networks Feeling the Heat to Pick Up Speed Amidst Driver Shortages
- by: Tom Schmidt
- July 21, 2021
- The mobility capabilities they need today may not be what they need tomorrow, yet they always need the right technology tools for the task at hand.
Four Reasons Why It May Be Smart for You to Rent or Buy Refurbished Mobile Devices for Your Workers Right Now
- 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: 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 09, 2021
- Enterprise mobility expert Bruce Willins answers your burning questions about this new Wi-Fi technology, including when, where, and how it works best in different business environments and when the time will be right to start the infrastructure upgrade.
Ask the Expert: My Business is Growing. Will Wi-Fi 6 Really Give Me Enough Coverage Long Term for All My Connected Devices and IoT Applications? And What Happens If I Want to Expand My Device Usage or Network Range Down the Line?
- by: Mike Withers
- July 08, 2021
- A rise in omnichannel delivery models has ignited more interest in kiosk technology and innovation, creating new and exciting opportunities for OEMs operating across Asia Pacific.
There are Millions of Kiosks Across Asia, But There Still Aren’t Enough to Meet Shoppers’ (and Retailers’) Needs
- by: Mark Wheeler
- June 30, 2021
- Through the more focused utilization of intelligence tools, you can create a “crystal ball” that helps you predict what may be coming based on current trends and adapt operations in an opportunistic manner.
Warehouse Maturity Model Phase 5: It’s Time to Become More Proactive with Performance Improvements
- 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: 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: Matt Rance
- June 16, 2021
- And the one thing that will almost always happen if you “opt out.”
Three Reasons Why Maintenance Plans are Always Worth the Money
- by: Gary Keeler
- June 15, 2021
- Learn about the best practices for developing and deploying game-changing software solutions that allow you to capitalize on inflection points and propel your business forward.
Catching Lightning: How to Use Custom Software to Solve Common Business Challenges
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- June 13, 2021
- Don’t wait for a system “failure” alert to assess the performance of your labeling strategy and solutions – especially if efficiency matters to your organization.
How to Apply “Lean” Principles to Your Labeling
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 11, 2021
- And what can organizations gain from mobile computing devices such as the latest Zebra TC26 that offer support for CBRS?
Ask the Expert: What Are the Benefits of Using the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) or a Private Wireless Network, in General?
- 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: Dan Quagliana
- June 09, 2021
- If it’s not, you might be missing out on key business insights.
Your Device Analytics Solution Should Be Able to Ingest and Analyze These 250 Different Types of Data (at a Minimum)
- by: Greg Carras
- June 08, 2021
- New Virtual Tether solution will alert you when a Zebra CS60 Companion Scanner or DS8100 Series imager moves out of range so that you can keep scanners in range, charged, and ready for use.
Sound the Alarms: You Won’t Have to Waste Time or Money on Missing Barcode Scanners Anymore
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 04, 2021
- Find out how members of Zebra’s Green Product Council are celebrating World Environment Day – and working to reduce the environmental impact of technology every other day of the year.
Meet the Experts on a Mission to Protect Our Planet…One Mobile Device at a Time
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- June 03, 2021
- Privacy and security should always be a priority. But boosting employee efficiency, even outside your facilities, can help protect your business – and their well-being – just as much. \
If Your Workers Want One Mobile Device for Both Professional and Personal Use, Corporate-Owned Devices with a Work Profile May Be an Ideal Device Management Solution
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 01, 2021
- Deanna Self has proven anything is possible with a little creativity, compassion and drive.
Meet the Supply Chain Champion Who Is Focused on Bringing Her Authentic Self to Work Every Day – and Helping Others Do the Same
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 28, 2021
- Find out what advice Suresh Menon has for organizations looking for a future-forward approach to tech decisions.
Meet the Expert Helping Retailers, Warehouse Operators, Banks and Healthcare Providers Rethink Their View of Technology
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- May 27, 2021
- There are ramifications for damaged and incorrect labels. There is also an easy way to avoid them.
Four Reasons Why You Need to Pay More Attention to the Quality and Accuracy of Your Labels
- 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 Contributor
- May 20, 2021
- Security is not exclusively maintained by printer settings.
Four Ways to Help Keep Your Enterprise Print Applications Secure
- by: Richard Thompson
- May 17, 2021
- Everything from vending machines to lockers are going digital. Here’s how you can take advantage.
Identifying the Most Profitable OEM Opportunities of 2021
- by: Jennifer Myers
- May 14, 2021
- The best way to boost workers’ productivity and efficiency is to strike the right balance of experience and skillsets across each shift. That’s only possible with insights from an intelligent workforce management system.
Three Reasons Why Warehouses and Distribution Center Managers Shouldn’t Even Attempt to Manage Labor Via Manual Methods Any More
- by: Rachel Adlard
- May 13, 2021
- Delivering an excellent customer service requires planning – and a lot of communication.
This is What Goes on Behind the Scenes to Ensure Your Front-Line Technology Implementations Go Smoothly
- by: Jim Bajzath
- May 11, 2021
- VisibilityIQ Foresight now supports printers and will allow you to generate and obtain operational insights from a single location.
This is the Easiest Way to Monitor the Performance of All Your Zebra Print DNA Printers
- by: Mark Delaney
- May 10, 2021
- In a COVID-19 world, c-store operators find safety and speed are equally important – and equally challenging. That’s why they’re getting creative with contactless technology solutions.
Convenience Stores’ Priority in 2021? Becoming Convenient Once Again
- 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: Your Edge Contributor
- May 06, 2021
- Digital technologies can significantly improve the front-line worker experience (EX), but a unified endpoint management (UEM) strategy is key to supporting them at scale.
How to Boost Supply Chain Resilience Through Digital Transformation
- by: Mark Delaney
- May 05, 2021
- Micro fulfillment is now a key part of retailers’ e-commerce strategy, and related technology investments are appearing on many retailers’ to-do lists. This is why.
The Pandemic Helped Build the Momentum Behind Micro Fulfillment Centers, but Something Else is Sustaining It
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 04, 2021
- In this exclusive interview, we get the scoop on why so many smaller businesses are betting big on automation solutions right now and why Zebra is advising them to first adopt a more enterprise-like mobility strategy.
Meet One of Our Top Small- and Medium-Sized Business Technology Experts: Amanda Honig
- by: Dan Carroll
- May 03, 2021
- We want both the environment and your business to thrive for a very long time – just like you do.
Business Owners: Do You Want to Operate More Sustainably? Here’s One Way How.
- 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: 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: Tim Kane
- April 15, 2021
- There is a lot that must happen throughout the day, and even after hours, to ensure vaccinations go smoothly.
Four More Reasons Why Getting the Right People, Processes and Technology in Place – at All Locations – Should Be a Priority for Vaccine Campaign Managers
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 13, 2021
- There’s a lot of consumer excitement around 5G and Wi-Fi 6, but should businesses be as enthusiastic? Will CBRS and other private LTE network setups be a better solution for some? Get answers to these questions and more.
Ask the Expert: What’s Next in Wireless Technology? And How Will It Impact My Enterprise Mobility Strategy?
- by: Eileen Looi
- April 12, 2021
- Though traditional employment opportunities still exist, more companies are rethinking how they recruit talent.
Three Ways the “Gig Economy” is Changing the Professional Workforce Model
- by: Richard Thompson
- April 09, 2021
- Find out why some companies have become more open to adopting collaborative robotics in recent months (and you should too).
3 Reasons Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Driving Greater Demand for Cobots
- by: Marc Perrella
- April 07, 2021
- Intelligent automation and other Internet of Things (IoT) systems aren’t much different from closed-loop industrial operational technologies in terms of vulnerabilities and risk.
What Retailers Can Learn from Utilities About “Smart Automation” Security, Safety and Privacy
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