Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
- by: Kevin Tapscott
- January 24, 2022
- From curbside pickup to in-store fulfillment, retail store associates must work faster to support today’s customers. But you can help them work smarter, so they don’t have to feel like the work is hard.
Retail Store Associates Have More to Do Than Ever Before. Here are Three Ways to Support Them.
- by: Rob Armstrong
- January 21, 2022
- Not every problem has a clear solution. But there is always an alternative way.
This is What's Helping Us (as a Manufacturer) Manage Supply Chain Shortages and Slowdowns
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 20, 2022
- Know this before making a decision about whether to go with a corded or cordless barcode scanner.
Think It’s Time to Cut the (Scanner) Cord?
- by: Eric Malmed
- January 18, 2022
- The Premium and Premium Plus versions of the Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Sled also feature OtterBox adaptors that enable use with non-Zebra smartphones in stores, hotels, stadiums, hospitals and more.
Now Available: The World’s First Handheld RFID Sled with Wi-Fi™ 6 Connectivity
- by: Rob Armstrong
- January 13, 2022
- The one thing they have in common? They will all give you a better view of what’s happening upstream in the supply chain.
Back to Basics: Global Experts Say These Steps Could Expedite Retail’s Recovery in 2022
- by: Rob Armstrong
- January 12, 2022
- Front-line workers simply have to push-to-talk to connect with one another when they have questions, need to coordinate actions, or want to deliver the best customer experience possible.
It’s True! You Can Now Use the Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie App on Dozens of Zebra Android™ Devices.
- by: Rob Armstrong
- January 07, 2022
- Truck drivers? Air cargo freight carriers? Robots? Read on to find out what experts say.
Who (or What) Will Save the Supply Chain?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 22, 2021
- Brilliant ideas and tangible solutions from Zebra partners like ICO Innovative Computer are helping front-line heroes provide fast, trustworthy access control so we can all feel comfortable gathering again.
As We Return to Stadiums, Schools and Other Social Settings, Let’s Remember to Thank the People Who are Making It Possible (and Safe)
- by: Suresh Menon
- December 20, 2021
- Groceryshop 2021 was filled with future-forward technology solutions. But our key takeaways were the lessons learned from the past two years.
Industry Insights: Grocery Stores are Becoming Smarter, and Grocers are Becoming Wiser
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- December 17, 2021
- Wizy.io’s innovation, combined with mobile, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies, helped SmartAID healthcare providers, relief workers, search and rescue teams, and field technicians save lives and alleviate suffering.
The Ingenuity of One Zebra Partner Has Helped Empower Over 7,000 Front-line Heroes Through Several Humanitarian Crises, Enabling Them to Reach Over One Million People in Need
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 16, 2021
- Though the right answer is always going to be specific to your operating environment, we asked some AIDC and vertical industry experts to explain the best use cases for each form factor.
Which Is Better: Handheld or Hands-free Barcode Scanners?
- by: Patricia Lacey
- December 14, 2021
- All roads lead to stock accuracy.
KAIZEN and the Art of Inventory Improvement
- by: Christine Weber
- December 07, 2021
- In the latest episode of That Supplies Show, we explain the qualities to look for when choosing thermal ribbons so you can keep operations running optimally through peak season – and all year long.
Winter is Coming. It’s Time to Break Out Your Thermal (Printing Supplies).
- by: George Pepes
- December 06, 2021
- With Australia, New Zealand and other Asia-Pacific countries reopening borders for the first time in over a year, retailers must figure out how to reopen stores in line with new consumer shopping behaviors.
The Return of Retail Down Under (and Elsewhere Around the World)
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- December 03, 2021
- Find out how a group of software engineers was able to rally an entire industry to help front-line healthcare heroes during the pandemic.
We Have Thousands of Reasons to Be Grateful for 3D Printers – and Partners Like StayLinked
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- November 29, 2021
- The “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” guidance will require a more technology-centric traceability system. Here’s what you need to know.
The FDA Has Defined a New “Blueprint for the Future,” and the Seafood Industry Must Act Now
- by: Martin Murphy
- November 18, 2021
- It all comes down to how quickly and easily you can get food items properly labeled.
There’s an Easier Way to Comply with Natasha’s Law – and Introduce Click-and-Collect Services – in Food Service Settings
- by: Brian Wallace
- November 17, 2021
- Digital transformation and COVID-19 exposed many of the flaws in current branch banking operations. This is an opportunity to make improvements before the next world-changing events occur.
How Bank Managers Can Improve Execution, Communications, and More by Doing Less
- by: Jose Tormo
- November 15, 2021
- Whether they work hard to protect communities or keep customers happy, your team will be excited to hear they’re getting new 5G and Wi-Fi 6E rugged tablets in 2022 to help keep them safe and on schedule.
Heard Your Favorite Zebra Tablet is Sold Out? Have No Fear. The New L10ax Windows® Rugged Tablets Will Soon Be Here.
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- November 05, 2021
- Workforce productivity is hanging in the balance, as is worker availability to respond when you need them to. Learn how to keep devices online and disruptions at bay for years to come.
The Five Phases of Rugged Device Lifecycle Management (and How They Impact Your Return on Investment)
- by: Kevin Tapscott
- November 04, 2021
- You need to optimize labor spend and ensure proper staffing to be successful during disruptive times. Here are six ways intelligent workforce management helps you do that.
Why Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning is Essential to Solving Your Retail Labor and Execution Challenges
- by: Alejandro Silva Barron
- November 02, 2021
- Zebra is introducing a new 10-inch VC8300 Android™ vehicle-mount computer that can give them what they want and need to stay safe and productive as workloads increase. (It’s freezer-friendly, too.)
If You’ve Been Thinking About Installing Rugged Tablets in Your Forklifts, Cranes or Container Bridges Because Operators Want or Need a Larger Touchscreen, Read This First.
- by: Paul Hilton
- October 21, 2021
- As we’ve learned, one small mistake early on can multiply tenfold when moving from one technology system to the next. That’s why we don’t stray from this process anymore – and you shouldn’t either.
Secrets to a Smooth System Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Technology Owners, Operators and Overseers
- by: Patrick Seidensticker
- October 19, 2021
- But they do need a computer they can bring with them everywhere they go – and the ease of a full-sized keyboard on occasion. That’s why rugged 2-in-1 tablets are in high demand right now.
Believe It or Not, Most Field-Based Workers Don’t Need or Want Laptops.
- 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: John Kelly
- October 04, 2021
- As a Zebra partner, Anadtek Information Technologies could significantly increase the number of transactional deals it closes each year. But it focuses instead on giving customers time and advice – and that has paid off.
From One Entrepreneur to Another: "Know Your Consultative Worth"
- 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: 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
- Getting the backing of a big brand is one of the easiest ways to elevate your profile, says one expert. But a simple endorsement won’t be enough. Find out why you really need a partner with resources and relationships.
Small Business Leaders: If You Want Customers to Trust You, Channel the Expertise of Their Most-Trusted Brands
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Your Edge Contributor
- March 17, 2021
- Mobilizing workflows is especially critical for small-to-medium-sized businesses with limited resources that want to take advantage of big growth opportunities. These are the moves to make.
How to Digitalize Your Warehouse Without Complexity
- by: Mark Zucherman
- March 10, 2021
- New Zebra CardStudio 2.0 software allows you to start with a standard card design or customize your own to ensure digital IDs work for your specific application and use case.
The ID Card is Changing: 4 Things to Know Before Creating a Digital Version for Your Employees or Customers.
- 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: Your Edge Contributor
- February 18, 2021
- Shared devices can transform mobile workflows, improve front-line worker productivity and deliver greater cost efficiency across your entire technology architecture – assuming you can provide a smooth and secure handoff.
5 Things to Consider When Equipping Shift Workers with Shared Devices
- by: Jennifer Myers
- February 17, 2021
- Workforce scheduling, task management, and inventory management technology can go a long way in shortening fulfillment lead times.
Tech-Enabled Transformation: This is One of the Best Ways Distribution Centers Can Improve Efficiency to Meet Demand
- by: Richard Thompson
- February 15, 2021
- This is a prime opportunity for OEMs to show what they’re made of – and what they can make to ease the challenges of everyday tasks in a safety-first world.
How COVID-19 Has Changed the Face of Self-Service…in Healthcare, Manufacturing and Other Non-Retail Sectors
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 01, 2021
- According to well-respected robotics and automation executive, Jim Lawton, the answer is yes! Zebra has the ability to deliver “automation for all” businesses, regardless of size or industry.
Ask the Expert: Is Zebra Really One of the Top Robotics Companies in the World?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 28, 2021
- Learn about the differences between these two computer form factors and whether one is a better fit for forklifts.
Ask the Expert: Should I Be Replacing My Fixed Vehicle Computers with Grab-and-Go Rugged Tablets?
- 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: Brian Wallace
- January 25, 2021
- Modern branch networks require agile mobile communications to meet evolving customer demands while adopting to unprecedented challenges.
Banks Must Embrace the Opportunity to Transform Branch Communications. Here’s Why.
- by: Mark Thomson
- January 21, 2021
- These are the new table stakes for retail mobility.
3 Reasons Why Rugged Mobile Devices are the Only Type of Devices Retailers Should be Shopping for Right Now
- 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: 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 12, 2021
- Hear firsthand how new mobile, cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities will help both small businesses and large enterprises better execute edge operations in 2021 and beyond.
Ask the (Google and Zebra) Experts: What are Some of the Most Innovative Technology Solutions You are Working on Today?
- by: Michelle Grodzki
- January 06, 2021
- Because of our continued diligence, the Zebra ET51/56 tablets received a Bronze rating in the EPEAT® system and several new sustainable offerings have hit the market.
It’s Our Corporate Social Responsibility to Maintain Focus on Environmental Initiatives, Even During a Pandemic
- by: Richard Thompson
- January 05, 2021
- There are four key growth opportunities for OEMs this year, each of which is designed to bring joy to consumers and prosperity to industries.
The Top OEM Solutions for Social Distancing (and Customer Satisfaction) in 2021
- by: Ritesh Gupta
- January 04, 2021
- The truth is that your business will only benefit from technology if your employees actually (know how to) use it.
Did You Know? There Is a Direct Correlation Between Your Training Investment and Your Return on Technology Investments
- 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: Dan Baldwin
- December 15, 2020
- Equipped with a touchscreen and optional keypad, the new Android™ 10 Zebra WT6300 wearable computer is the perfect fit (literally and figuratively) for workers who need their hands free to pick, pack, sort, load and more.
The Industrial Wearable Computer Has Evolved to Be Everything You Need (and Everything Front-Line Workers Want) in a Hands-Free Solution. Check It Out...
- 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: Matt Hayes
- November 04, 2020
- Find out why you should be taking a closer look at this AI-based visual recognition technology if you want to be able to better sense, analyze and act on opportunities that can benefit your business.
Ask the Expert: What is Computer Vision? And Will It Really Give My Organization Better Visibility into Operations?
- 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: Lee Gamble
- October 27, 2020
- Whether you choose the cellular data + Wi-Fi enabled Zebra MC2700 or the Wi-Fi-only MC2200, you’ll have the workflow features and flexibility you need to meet the needs of practically any worker, any app, anywhere for years to come.
These New Keypad + Touchscreen Mobile Computers Can Be Anything Your Small to Mid-Sized Business Wants or Needs Them to Be
- by: Christine Weber
- October 14, 2020
- Learn how you can speed up operations and improve your KPIs simply by changing which labels you put on your products, packages and pallets.
Are Your Labels Helping or Hurting Your Business? Register Now for This Free Masterclass to Find Out
- 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
- September 23, 2020
- Find out from two of Zebra’s experts how the circular economy model works and how it can economically benefit participants while boosting sustainability efforts.
Ask the Expert: What Is the Circular Economy? And Why Should I Get My Business in the “Loop”?
- 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: 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: 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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