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Overcoming retail fulfillment friction
In today's fast-paced retail environment, locating individual packages during day-to-day operations remains a notably slow process. Frontline associates are frequently required to manually search for and scan one item at a time. This repetitive motion adds unnecessary friction to every task. The core of the problem lies in outdated data capture methods that force workers to visually identify and isolate single barcodes amidst crowded storage areas.
These operational bottlenecks create a ripple effect across the entire business. Relying on inefficient search methods limits overall throughput and drives up labor costs. When associates spend excessive time searching instead of moving inventory, customer satisfaction drops. Retailers face increased pressure to fulfill orders rapidly, and manual scanning simply cannot keep pace with modern demands.
Intelligent multimodal capture for modern retail
Zebra provides an advanced approach that integrates top-of-the-line mobile computing with on-device artificial intelligence. By moving away from single-item scans, your associates can leverage multimodal data capture to locate packages on the very first look. This connected ecosystem empowers retail workers to process inventory faster, significantly reducing task friction and empowering your frontline to handle higher volumes with greater confidence and ease.
Potential benefits
Implementing this intelligent scanning capability delivers tangible benefits for your retail operations. By upgrading your data capture methods, your business will experience immediate improvements in both workflow speed and associate productivity.
45% faster
Locate packages 45% faster reducing the time spent searching for inventory
4.62 seconds
Save an average of 4.62 seconds per individual fulfillment task
How the solution works
Power demanding retail operations
The Zebra TC501 provides the reliable computing power needed for demanding retail environments. Built with a class-leading embedded memory architecture, this device easily handles heavy data loads. This robust foundation gives associates a dependable tool for continuous daily use, allowing them to run advanced applications seamlessly and keep operations flowing without interruption.
Capture high-resolution images even in challenging back-room lighting
The TC701 mobile computer provides equally robust capabilities for demanding workflows that require an ultra-rugged form factor. Also equipped with a top-of-the-line 50 MP rear camera and the advanced Qualcomm Dragonwing processor, it delivers the high-quality multimodal data capture required to support intelligent workflows. By providing exceptionally detailed visuals, the device creates the input for advanced processing applications, eliminating the need to rescan poorly captured barcodes. This device gives your associates a highly durable option capable of handling the toughest retail tasks.
Unlock simultaneous multi-barcode scanning capabilities
The Frontline AI Multi-Barcode Scanning Enabler allows for instant, multimodal data capture that locates packages on the first look. By leveraging the advanced cameras on your mobile computers, trained, on-device artificial intelligence models detect multiple barcodes in a single frame. This intelligent software removes the need to manually scan individual items, letting your workers capture critical inventory data simultaneously while avoiding the time latency and token costs of cloud processing.
Unlock greater operational efficiency
Empower your associates to work smarter and accelerate your fulfillment workflows. With Zebra mobile computers and on-device AI, you can easily remove operational friction and drive meaningful productivity gains across your entire retail enterprise.
Note:
Use case figures and savings estimates are illustrative only and may be derived from customer data, projections, or controlled testing. They do not represent guaranteed results, and actual outcomes will vary by application; customers should consult a Zebra sales representative to evaluate their specific environment.
