Transportation and Logistics
- by: Will Corns
- May 19, 2022
- Today’s supply chain operations are dynamic and data driven. But so are today’s industrial automation solutions, as we’ll prove to you in the new “Industrial Automation Insider” podcast series. The first episode is available now.
Machine Vision May Have a Storied Past, but It Is Giving Supply Chain Organizations Hope for a Better Future
- by: Nicholas Heenan
- May 16, 2022
- It only took a few minutes in a New Jersey manufacturing facility for this Wisconsinite to see why temperature monitoring solutions are hotter than ever in cold chains.
Inside Look: The Magic Behind Vaccine Vial Monitors and Other Temperature Sensing Technologies
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 13, 2022
- ArcBest believes in equipping its employees with the best technology available, and that makes a big impression on staff and customers.
Buy Nice or Buy Twice, Says Leaders with One Leading Freight and Logistics Provider
- by: Michelle White
- May 13, 2022
- See if you can spot the issues with each part, pill, product, and package coming off the production line in this free, fun, interactive new game that mimics real-world inspection requirements.
What’s Wrong with This Picture? New Automation Challenge Let’s You Test Your Vision Against a Machine Vision Camera.
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- May 11, 2022
- Oh, how far she’s come since her first robot, which was inspired by a 1980’s catalog and held together with household items. Hear about her journey (and her advice for future roboticists).
Melonee Wise is a Robot Ninja. But Did You Know She is Also the Latest Winner of the Engelberger Award, the “Nobel Prize of Robotics”?!
- by: Jennifer Myers
- May 10, 2022
- A new integration between the FourKites and Zebra Reflexis platforms can give you real-time visibility into actual arrival times so your receiving and stocking teams no longer have to sit around waiting to get to work.
Want to See the Real-Time Status of Inbound Deliveries or Receive Alerts When Trucks Will Be Early or Late? Now You Can – and So Can Your Front-Line Workers.
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- April 28, 2022
- RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy Technology can be used to control access, coordinate movements around heavy machinery and help ensure common tools don’t become hazards – and that’s just the start.
Your Employees Want to Feel Safer at Work. You Want to Reduce the Risk of Incidents. There are Several Ways Location Technology Can Help with Both, According to One Expert.
- by: Eric Garland
- April 25, 2022
- The good news is that once your inventory is source tagged, you’ll be able to use RFID readers to track, trace and manage each item as it moves throughout the supply chain – to your benefit.
Has a Retailer Told You That You Must Add RFID Tags to Your Goods Before They’ll Stock Them? Here’s How to Optimize Your Processes for Long-Term Compliance
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 20, 2022
- As we learn in this interview, it all comes down to security, flexibility and development capabilities for web-based apps.
Ask the Expert: Why Should I Use an Enterprise Browser for My Mobile Computers Instead of a Standard Internet Browser?
- by: Mike Weinhammer
- April 18, 2022
- If you’re affected by the new Walmart Supplier RFID requirement, or a supplier for one of the many other retailers with source tagging requirements, these are the things to know – and do – right now.
How to Quickly and Efficiently Get RFID Tags on Your Goods to Meet Retailers’ Mandates
- by: Eric Malmed
- April 11, 2022
- More manufacturing, transportation, logistics, utility, and government operations now depend on RFID-generated data. That means workers need a reliable way to quickly capture and transmit that data.
Why Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sleds are Now an Ideal Option for Reading Tags in Industrial and Field Environments
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 08, 2022
- Though we hear about the speed and latency benefits of 5G, there are lesser-known features such as “network slicing” that warrant more consideration by operational, engineering and IT decision-makers.
Ask the Expert: What Is 5G Network Slicing? And How Can It Improve My Business Applications?
- by: Cristen Kogl
- April 06, 2022
- Governments will be hard-pressed to fulfill citizens’ expectations and address supply chain problems without leveraging the power of edge technologies and advancing the right data policies.
How Policy Impacts the Effectiveness of Public and Private Sector Digitalization
- by: Julie Johnson
- March 31, 2022
- In a new podcast series, I’ll introduce you to the “Women Who Wow” me every day, including Jane Dennis. Find out how she built a rapport as a trusted advisor in tech after selling encyclopedias for 20 years.
Worried You Lack the Experience or Expertise to Get into Sales or Start Down a New Career Path? Take It from a Luddite Turned High Tech Sales Leader: “People Buy People”
- by: John Wirthlin
- March 29, 2022
- That had many industry leaders worried at a recent conference. These are the takeaways and the actions we must take now, together, to get the right track and trace systems in place.
The Pharma Industry Isn’t Ready for the November 2023 DSCSA deadline and the FDA isn’t Budging.
- by: Dan Baldwin
- March 28, 2022
- Beyond the fact that the Zebra WS50 is the first rugged, enterprise-class device of its kind.
Zebra Just Revealed the World’s Smallest All-in-One Wearable Android™ Mobile Computer. This is Why It’s Such a Big Deal.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 24, 2022
- In this exclusive podcast interview, Ryan Wager says it’s not enough to perfect inbound, outbound or store floor processes. The key to success is controlling the outcome of every item from the loading dock to point of sale.
RevLogical CTO Explains Why and How His Company Rewrote the Book on Inventory Management
- by: Matt Kowalski
- March 18, 2022
- If not, these are the top three things to know right now.
Have You Been Keeping Track of GS1 Traceability Standards?
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- March 17, 2022
- South Africa distributor, Rectron, talks about why gender equality is key to building a successful team.
Diversity of Thought Requires Workforce Diversity. So, Let’s #BreakTheBias and Invite More Women to the Table.
- by: David Lin
- March 16, 2022
- We have been hearing a lot about AGVs and AMRs in warehouses and fulfillment centers. But do you understand the differences between these two? Let’s find out from the experts.
Ask the Expert: What’s the Difference Between AGVs and AMRs?
- by: Laith Marmash
- March 09, 2022
- If you want a fully automated and compliant process, then yes! Learn how this technology can be used to validate label presence, positioning, quality and accuracy.
Is Machine Vision the Key to a Perfect Print-and-Apply Workflow?
- by: Shohail Ahmed
- March 02, 2022
- We’re working to reduce the carbon footprint of our products and solutions by “Redesigning, Renewing and Regenerating” – and you can too.
Unlimited Shades of Green: Practicing the Second Generation of the “Three R’s”
- by: Lesly Gonzalez
- March 01, 2022
- Your employees can now connect to any of your existing business applications virtually and securely using their Zebra Android™ handheld mobile computers and tablets, including those running on Windows® servers.
Did You Know Zebra Workstation Connect and Citrix Workspace are Fully Compatible?
- by: Patrick Seidensticker
- February 23, 2022
- There are so many reasons, including the fact that millions of workers need a “desktop” computer they can take home or into the field every day.
Wondering Why Zebra is Still Building (and Recommending) Windows™ Rugged Tablets to You When Android™ Mobility Solutions Seem to Be the Future?
- by: Sandeep Malhotra
- February 22, 2022
- In fact, customers in North America can drop old Zebra batteries in any Call2Recycle bin for free.
Did You Know There is an Easy Way to Recycle the Batteries Used in Your Zebra Devices?
- by: Wilson Yong
- February 17, 2022
- Our team will come to you as part of a new Zebra OneCare™ On-Site service offering.
If You’re in Australia, You May Not Need to Send Your Zebra Printers into a Repair Center Anymore
- by: Christine Weber
- February 15, 2022
- In the latest episode of That Supplies Show, I ask an outside RFID expert to weigh in on what makes this label so magical.
Think a Silverline On-Metal RFID Label is the Silver Bullet for Your Business’s Most Complicated Problems? You Might Be Right!
- by: Julie Johnson
- February 10, 2022
- Our decision is driven by many factors, but mostly by our commitment to doing what’s best for our customers.
Zebra Enterprise Mobile Devices Will Be Transitioning Directly from Android™ 11 To Android 13. Here’s Why.
- by: Rob Armstrong
- February 03, 2022
- That is just one of the many questions you probably have after hearing that Teams Walkie Talkie is now available on Zebra Android™ devices. So, I sat down with an expert to set the record straight.
What’s the Difference Between Zebra Workforce Connect and Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie?
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- January 31, 2022
- A proof-of-concept implementation between Zebra and itemit has hospital executives sold on a new approach to RFID asset tracking.
Off-the-Shelf (and Rentable) RFID Solutions Proving on Point for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 26, 2022
- In a new interview, Tom Bianculli talks about Zebra’s current cloud strategy, the industry shift to more “cloud-native platforms,” and key learnings from the company’s overall digital transformation that could help you, too.
CTO Insight: Who and What We Trusted to Guide Our Journey to the Cloud
- 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: 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 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: Chuck Wilson
- January 06, 2022
- Your existing labeling solution could start working at record speeds 24/7/365 once you drop in a Zebra ZE511 or ZE521.
These Two New Print Engines Will Really Rev Up Your Print-and-Apply Processes
- by: Sandeep Malhotra
- January 05, 2022
- According to VDC Research, over 50 minutes of mobile worker productivity is lost each time a battery doesn’t last a full shift – and that’s not the only pitfall of powered-down devices.
Charged Up: Why More Companies Need Proactive Battery Management Strategies for Employees’ Mobile Devices
- by: Mike Weinhammer
- December 21, 2021
- New identification solution makes it easier to locate, maintain and even recall tires, whether they’re currently on a passenger vehicle, semi-truck, or tall rack.
Why You Should be Looking Harder at RFID Tire Tread Labels If You Want a Faster Way to Find and Move Inventory
- 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: Dan Baldwin
- December 10, 2021
- The Zebra RS5100 is still a wearable barcode scanner. But it’s not confined strictly to a finger anymore – and many front-line workers see this as a win.
Zebra’s New Hand-Mounted Scanner Solution is Giving You (and Your Workers) One More Reason to Love Wearable Scanners
- 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: 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: 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: 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: Christine Weber
- November 01, 2021
- In our latest episode of “That Supplies Show,” we reveal the real reason why your RFID reader might not be connecting with your label.
Not a Fan of Heavy Metal? Neither are Some RFID Readers. That’s Why You Need to Hear This.
- by: Nader Newman
- October 25, 2021
- With the amount of electronic “noise” growing in warehouses, factories, retail stores and other IoT-dependent facilities, urgent steps must be taken to mask Bluetooth channels and stabilize device connections.
Silence is Golden for Those Who Use Bluetooth®-Paired Devices to Stay Productive (Which is Most Workers Today)
- by: S. David Silk
- October 22, 2021
- Some carriers are installing intelligent technology systems to track load team workflow activities and improve container utilization – and they’re getting an immediate (and sustainable) return on investment.
Need to Create More Capacity for Air Cargo and Optimize Fuel Consumption without Resizing Your Fleet? Here’s One Option.
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Thomas Koch
- September 15, 2021
- Many operational and technology changes are expected the next few years as business demands increase and more workers need to stay connected. Find out how the new Zebra MC3300ax mobile computer can help IT and operations teams manage them all.
Wireless Network Traffic is Growing by the Day, Which Means Factory, Warehouse and Retail Store Workers Will Probably Need Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Computers Sooner Than You Think. This is How You Can Prepare.
- 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: 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: 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: Richard Hudson
- September 01, 2021
- With Zebra Experience Centers starting to reopen around the world, we asked EMEA General Manager and Senior Vice President of Sales, Richard Hudson, to give us the scoop on what you can expect when you visit.
Say Hello to Zebra 2.0…in Person!
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 19, 2021
- Both government agencies and private sector entities need to take data and device security to the next level.
Ask the Experts: Zebra’s Android® 10 Devices Just Received Common Criteria Certification. How Could That Impact Organizations' Mobility Solution Buying Decisions?
- 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: 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: Therese Van Ryne
- March 02, 2021
- In December, Zippy revealed her “Special Gift” in a new book. Now she’s giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the logistics to take her story global.
Zippy Has Traveled All Around the World and Now, So Has Her Award-Winning Book! This Technology Helped Make It All Possible.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 24, 2021
- The short answer is, “yes and no.” Read on to find out when such a guarantee might be possible.
Ask the Expert: “Is There a Way to Guarantee That the Enterprise-Grade Android Devices I Buy Today will Be Compatible with Future Android Operating Systems?”
- 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: 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: 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: 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: Graeme Simons
- February 01, 2021
- Our customers like that wearable technologies help keep workers’ hands free and heads up. But they love the fact that they also enable them to provide more “hands on/on site” support to remote workers.
We’ve Learned a Lot in the Last Year, Including the Real Purpose and Value of Rugged Head-Mounted Displays
- 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: 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: 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: Your Edge Contributor
- December 31, 2020
- Things seem to change by the minute these days. Yet, one thing is constant: warehouse operating models are evolving. Read our “diary” to see what a day in the life of a warehouse worker might look like in just a few years.
The Year is 2025, and This is What Has Become of the Warehouse
- by: Dieter Avella
- December 30, 2020
- How would we be doing if the COVID-19 pandemic had happened in 2010?
Technology Isn’t the Only Thing That’s Changed in the Past Decade. Our “Crisis Readiness” Has Too.
- 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: Your Edge Contributor
- December 17, 2020
- At the center of them all: a strong, yet flexible, front-line mobility strategy.
Key Strategies for Adapting Your Transportation and Logistics Business in Response to Global Disruptions
- 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: 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: Christine Weber
- November 11, 2020
- See how the right labels, when aligned with your workflows, help speed up processes, increase your throughput, and correctly route your goods. Watch the Masterclass replay for free now.
Did You Know That Your Label Is Probably the Reason Why Your Printer “Isn’t Working Right” or Your Workers Aren’t Productive?
- by: Ed Benforado
- November 09, 2020
- In fact, there are many ways that your field-based workers will benefit from these lightweight and well-connected Android 10 WWAN and WLAN rugged tablets. Let’s talk about a few.
Yes, It’s Possible for a Large-Screen Rugged Tablet to Be Small Enough to Be Carried in Hand (While Working on Foot) for Hours on End. The New 10” Android™ Zebra ET56 is Proof.
- 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
- 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: 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 22, 2020
- In this exclusive podcast interview, you’ll hear how Zebra’s first-to-market rugged Android 10 leadership and ongoing development of future-ready Android mobility solutions are giving customers a competitive advantage.
Setting the Record Straight: Zebra Has Been Committed to Android for Years – and is Committing to Android for Several More.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 15, 2020
- Malicious acts aren’t the only thing you need to worry about. Employee mistakes can also lead to device and data breaches.
Ask the Expert: How Can My Organization Recognize and Defend Against Internal Security Threats?
- 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: Emily Cates
- October 13, 2020
- No matter what type of technology you’re investing in to support your business right now, or why you are committing such resources, you will want to take these steps to accelerate your time-to-value.
3 Surefire Ways to Maximize the ROI of a Turnkey Solution
- 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: Christine Weber
- October 05, 2020
- Zebra’s Printhead Protection Program makes it easy (and free) to keep your printheads – and, therefore, your printers – working optimally at all times.
If Your Printhead Fails, Work Stops. This is the Best Way to Prevent Both.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 02, 2020
- Fortunately, there are many strategies and tools that can be employed to eliminate vulnerabilities and minimize security risks as technology use increases. Listen to the podcast to learn more.
These are Today’s Top Enterprise Security Challenges, According to One CSO
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 30, 2020
- And does Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) make it easier to facilitate trusted data exchanges than a traditional blockchain? Experts from Zebra and IOTA answer these questions and more in a new podcast interview.
Ask the Experts: Is Blockchain Technology the Key to Simplifying – and Building Trust in – Cross-Border Trade?
- by: David Anon
- September 25, 2020
- Conflicts, economic crises and pandemics were responsible for innovations such as the radio, computer and GPS.
Six Technologies that Emerged (or Became Popular) in Difficult Times
- 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: 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: Tom Bianculli
- September 09, 2020
- But it’s completely achievable! Here’s proof.
Modernizing Your Supply Chain without Disrupting Its Flow Is a Balancing Act
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 08, 2020
- In this exclusive interview, Brian Tse, Zebra’s new Greater China Country Lead, talks about the greatest technology transformations he is seeing right now in manufacturing, retail and healthcare, as well as the impact that COVID-19 is having on technology adoption.
Ask the Expert: What are the Biggest Technology Trends (and Challenges) in China Right Now?
- by: Mark Zucherman
- September 03, 2020
- By having Managed print services, it can help having someone keep tabs on your thermal printer's performance and supplies.
How Managed Print Services Can Reduce Your Burden and Boost Your Return on Investment (ROI) for Your Entire Thermal Printing Solution, Including Supplies
- 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: Christine Weber
- August 21, 2020
- As more sustainable supplies become available, it’s important to learn which ones can make the greatest impact on your printing applications.
Eco-friendly Supplies Are Gaining Traction Across the World. This is How and Why You Should Use Them in Your Business.
- by: Richard Thompson
- August 17, 2020
- Zebra has been partnering with several OEMs to help them quickly design, build and deploy kiosks around the world. Find out how we can help you get off to a strong start, too..
Kiosks are Becoming a Booming Business. This is How Your Business Can Take Advantage.
- by: Mark Zucherman
- August 05, 2020
- Want to take the burden of configuring, securing, monitoring and managing your thermal printers off your IT or operations team? Need a better way to replenish supplies inventory? You can now enlist the help of a Managed Print Services provider thanks to Zebra’s recent printer updates.
Now Available: A New Way to (Have Someone Else) Manage Your Thermal Printers
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 03, 2020
- We’ve fully integrated Zebra’s Workforce Connect PTT Pro with BlueParrott headsets so that your workers can instantly call each other without having to pick up a device.
Your Wish is Our (Voice) Command: Hands-Free Push-to-Talk (PTT) Calling Now Available on All Android™ Devices…Including Zebra’s!
- by: Kyp Walls
- July 23, 2020
- Some devices are designed to look good above all else. Others are designed to work well first and foremost. Look for the latter if you want to keep workers (and customers) happy.
Which Matters More to the Productivity and Efficiency of Field Service Workers? A Mobile Device’s Form or Function?
- 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: 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: Alex Holdsworth
- July 13, 2020
- There are several ways that your Zebra industrial printer can be adapted to verify label compliance in-line with 100% confidence, during the actual printing process, to prevent production disruptions.
Want to Be 100% Sure You’re Printing Accurate Labels …Before They Come Off the Printer?
- by: Keith LeFebvre
- July 09, 2020
- Sometimes, mobile technology is the only way that workers can stay put where they are (and stay productive without constant interruption).
Does Your Business Need a Mobile RFID Printing Solution? This is How You’ll Know.
- 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: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 29, 2020
- Why you should seek out third-party experts, leverage peer Insights for your next mobility project.
Don’t Fall Into the “Domain Transfer” Trap During Your Digital Transformation
- 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: Dan Baldwin
- June 15, 2020
- By issuing easily-sanitized wearable data capture solutions to each individual, shift workers can avoid using shared devices to do their jobs. This can help reduce cross-contamination and, thus, the spread of infectious diseases.
This is Why More Businesses Should Give Workers a Ring (Scanner or Wrist-Mounted Device) Right Now
- by: Jennifer Springer
- May 29, 2020
- How does Zebra know if its solutions and services will really pay off for customers? We put them to work in our own global supply chain operations in the same way our customers would.
Stories from the Edge | Zebra4Zebra Program Serves as Proving Ground for Potential Use Cases and Return on Investment for Innovative Supply Chain Technology Solutions
- 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: Jeff Schmitz
- May 11, 2020
- Manufacturers and warehouse operators need to track inbound and outbound shipments. Retailers need to keep tabs on inventory. Healthcare providers must be able to locate equipment and supplies stat. RFID tags can do all that – and much more.
Why RFID Should Be Seen As 'Enabling,' Not 'Disruptive,' Of Business
- 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: Jeffrey White
- April 22, 2020
- This Earth Day, learn how – and why – companies like Zebra are prioritizing packaging reduction as global sustainability initiatives garner additional investments.
Packaging for the Planet: Cost Savings are Just One Benefit of More Sustainable Shipment Strategies
- by: Shohail Ahmed
- April 17, 2020
- Intelligent automation, IoT and 5G may have come on the scene at precisely the right time.
These are the Emerging Technologies That Can Help Workers, Customers Practice Social Distancing More Successfully
- by: Darren Koffer
- March 13, 2020
- Consider this your litmus test.
Are You 100% Confident Your Warehouse Workers Have the Right Mobile Device for Their Jobs?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 09, 2020
- Thorough disinfection of mobile computers, tablets, printers, scanners and other devices is critical to infection control in workplaces and public spaces. But there is a right and wrong way to do it.
Washing Your Hands is Important, but So is Cleaning the Devices that Your Hands Touch All Day Long
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 27, 2020
- We ask a mobility expert to answer this FAQ and offer advice on what you should do now and next.
“Will My Windows Mobile Computers Still Work Even Though Microsoft Support Has Ended?”
- by: Mike Zachman
- February 17, 2020
- Millions of devices are connected to the Internet of Things – and every single one of them must be secured. What’s the best way to do so? We ask Zebra’s security chief.
Study: More Companies Are Opening Up Their Networks to Share Data, But They’re Also Doing More to Lock Them Down
- by: Steve Mulroy
- January 17, 2020
- Precision at your fingertips for long-distance barcodes
Five Reasons to Invest in An Extended Range Scanner
- by: Jeff Rufenacht
- January 09, 2020
- Low-cost aftermarket parts may look like the real deal, but you could be left dealing with a host of printer issues and extra expenses.
Is Your Printhead Genuinely Right for Your Industrial Printer?
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- January 06, 2020
- When Six15 Technologies and Zebra teamed up to design the HD4000, we had one goal: overcome the barriers to AR adoption in warehousing, retail and field service. We succeeded. Hear how (and why).
Meet the Head-Mounted Display Making Augmented Reality Accessible to All Mobile Workers
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 16, 2019
- His work is legendary in the AIDC community. But his legacy has made a significant mark on every one of our lives, whether we realize it or not.
Remembering the Man Who Barcoded the World: A Tribute to George J. Laurer
- by: Darren Russell
- December 13, 2019
- This is the real reason why RFID is becoming the ‘right’ auto ID tool for automotive manufacturers.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is All About Mass Personalisation...and RFID Labels
- by: Mark Wheeler
- December 11, 2019
- Study Shows Technology = Happiness
How Android (and Other “Droids”) are Aiding with Warehouse Workforce Retention
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 09, 2019
- These are the computing features and capabilities that most influence tablet performance and return on investment.
Ask the Expert: What Is the Best Way to Figure Out Which Rugged Tablet is “Best?”
- 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: S. David Silk
- November 19, 2019
- This project is proof that collaborative innovation is the key to extracting “value” from a far-sighted “vision.”
How a Transportation & Logistics Customer Helped Us “See” a Different Dimension to Mobile Dimensioning
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- November 15, 2019
- We investigate the new inflection points driving the current rugged mobility reboot and their impact on your future-focused mobility investments.
Ask the Expert: Now That Android Tablets are Rugged and Enterprise Ready, Should I Even Be Considering a Windows Tablet for My Workers Anymore?
- by: Craig Swanson
- November 13, 2019
- Because What Goes In the Printer Definitely Impacts the Quality of What Comes Out
Want a Better Return on Investment for Your Thermal Transfer Printing Solution? Rethink Your Ribbon Selection
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 30, 2019
- Enterprise printing expert Mike Millman sets the record straight about what companies can and should be doing to protect their data and people every time they plug in a new printer.
Ask the Expert: Are My Printers Really a Source of Security? Or Just Another Point of Vulnerability?
- by: Eric Nudel
- October 29, 2019
- The next-generation ZT411 model is now field-upgradable for on-metal RFID tag printing and loaded with new features that will improve business adaptability, user experience and more!
More Than Just a Face Lift: Zebra ZT400-Series Industrial Printers Receive Game-Changing Upgrades
- by: Craig Swanson
- October 21, 2019
- Here are just a few of the many reasons why it is far more important to pick the right labels – and the right quality of label – for any application that uses a printer.
Believe It or Not: Your Printer Selection May Not Have the Biggest Impact on the Performance of Your Printing Application
- 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: 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: 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: Christine Weber
- August 30, 2019
- Selecting the right RFID labels and inlays is critical if you want to secure the optimal return on your RFID investment
The One (Costly) Thing Most Companies Forget to Do When Deploying an RFID Solution
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 26, 2019
- Plus, Why You Should Care (and Ask) About the Design Techniques Used for Each HazLoc-Certified Rugged Tablet You’re Evaluating
Why a C1D2 or ATEX/IECEx Certification Should Spark More Interest Among Those in Explosive Work Environments
- by: Mike Millman
- August 23, 2019
- And No, It’s Not Your Workers’ Smartphones
This May Be the Most Overlooked Source of Safety and Security in Your Warehouse
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 21, 2019
- And Is It a Smart Investment for My Company Right Now?
Ask the Expert: Is Artificial Intelligence as "Intelligent" as We're Led to Believe?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 19, 2019
- Even Some Rugged Tablets are Too Risky to Take into These Potentially Explosive Environments
This is the Only Type of Mobile Device That’s Considered Safe to Use in Hazardous Locations
- by: Jim Hilton
- August 16, 2019
- Read How High-Performing Teams Are Leveraging this Mentality, and the Right Mobile Technology to Maximum Effectiveness
Adopting a “Mobile-First” Mindset Can Help Your Field Sales and Service Teams Better Meet Customer and Business Demands
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 09, 2019
- Zebra’s Recent Acquisition of Profitect Has Many Wondering What These Business Analytics Buzzwords Mean
Ask the Expert: What is the Difference Between Prescriptive Analytics and Predictive Analytics?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 08, 2019
- The first step is to understand a tablet, scanner or smartphone’s temperature tolerance.
How Airlines Can Avoid Mobile Technology Meltdowns on the Tarmac
- by: James Poulton
- August 05, 2019
- It’s Going to Be Hard to Define, Much Less Execute, a Sustainable Technology Strategy Without AI, IoT, Blockchain and More…
Let’s Dispel the Myth That “Disruptive Technologies” Will Actually Be Disruptive to Supply Chain Organizations
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 01, 2019
- The technology tools you give your ground crews can help your planes get off the ground on time. They can also be one reason why a plane is still on the ground past its scheduled departure time.
Spotlight on Airlines: When It’s Too Hot, Planes Don’t Fly and Mobile Devices Fail
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 12, 2019
- Plus, How Many Nits Do Your Mobile Workers Really Need to Read This Blog (or Any Detailed Document) on Their Rugged Tablet Right Now?
Ask the Expert: What Is a Nit? And What Is It Not?
- by: Steve Mulroy
- July 08, 2019
- Not all scanning technologies are created equal and most could not survive these seven scenarios commonly encountered in your warehouse, on the loading dock, or during inventory transport, each of which could lead to seconds, minutes or even hours of scanner – and worker – downtime each day.
Survival of the Fittest: Seven Ways to Tell if Your Rugged Scanner is More Like a “Scammer”
- 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: Jaeho Choi
- July 01, 2019
- That is Why Zebra Utilized a Thoughtful In-House-Only Engineering Process to Elevate Its Latest Enterprise Printer Designs
Printer Performance Can Still Make or Break Business Performance in the Digital Age. (Perhaps Even More Than Ever.)
- 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: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 21, 2019
- Plus, Tips on How to Minimize the Risk of Failure on Your Next Mobility Project
Why the “Normalization of Risk” Can Put Your Organization, and Mobile Workers, at Risk
- 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: James Morley-Smith
- June 05, 2019
- Unique Approach to Technology Design Benefits Front-line Workers
Stories from the Edge: Finding Personal Inspiration to Make a Global Impact Through Technology
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 03, 2019
- Plus, Tips on How to Minimize the Risk of Failure on Your Next Mobility Project
When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Musician: Finding Harmony with the Right (Mobile) Instrument
- by: Tom Kost
- May 30, 2019
- Not All “Rugged” Devices are Enterprise-Ready Rugged
5 Ways to Tell if Your “Rugged” Tablet, Laptop or Handheld is a Knock-Off
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 22, 2019
- We “Ask the Expert” to explain the purpose, benefits and potential payoff of the “Internet of Things"
A Question of Intelligence: What Is IoT, Anyway?
- by: Nick Clemente
- May 20, 2019
- Zebra L10 portfolio achieves EPEAT Silver Rating against updated 2019 standards
Corporate Social Responsibility: How Zebra is Raising the Bar with Its Rugged Tablets
- 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: Bob Ashenbrenner
- May 14, 2019
- 3 reasons why you should evaluate TCO for your field operations technology every time
Putting the “Total” Back in Total Cost of Ownership – Part 2
- by: Drew Ehlers
- May 13, 2019
- We ask the experts to breakdown the real meaning of tech buzzwords and trends as part of a new FAQ series
What Is Blockchain Technology? And, Does It Deliver Any Real Business Benefits Today?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- May 07, 2019
- 3 reasons why you should evaluate TCO for your field operations technology every time
Putting the “Total” Back in Total Cost of Ownership – Part 1
- by: Tom McNeela
- May 03, 2019
- Data shows worker productivity is increasingly disrupted by failing mobile device batteries
Do Not Get Caught Off-Guard, or Offline: Have a (Battery) Back-Up Plan
- by: Cuneyt Taskiran
- May 01, 2019
- How 3D Sensors Are Transforming the Transportation and Logistics Industry
This One Technology is Delivering a Solution to “The Parcel Problem”
- by: Paul Norford
- April 29, 2019
- Strategies to engage younger employees and adapt on-the-job education efforts
The New Workforce Challenge: How Do We Train the Next Generation When They're Already Ahead?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- April 25, 2019
- Rugged tablet’s unique hard-handle design originated at patient bedsides
True Story: How Field Service First Got a Handle on Mobility (Thanks to Hospitals)
- 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: Jim Hilton
- April 16, 2019
- Increasing visibility to improve inventory accuracy
Making Supply Chain Operations More Agile through Superior Industry Collaboration
- by: James Morley-Smith
- April 12, 2019
- How Robots Will Make Us Even Better at Our Jobs
Why We Should Be Excited About the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- by: Darren Russell
- April 10, 2019
- How to Take Track and Trace to New Heights
Are Global Supply Chains Ready for the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive?
- by: Drew Ehlers
- April 09, 2019
- World IoT Day Celebrates the Versatility and Scalability of IoT Solutions, Demonstrates Their Ability to Help Accelerate Creation of Data-Powered Environments
Study: Enterprises are Embracing IoT Technologies to Increase Operational Intelligence
- by: Jim Hilton
- April 05, 2019
- New study reveals that only 60 percent of respondents have adopted a “mobile first” strategy
Why Your Field Operations Need Enterprise Mobile Technology
- by: Rob Puric
- April 04, 2019
- The events that led up to Zebra’s millionth-shipped TC5X and other noteworthy industry milestones
#ThrowbackThursday: When the Touch Computer Took Over (Part 2)
- by: Mark Jolley
- April 03, 2019
- Warehouse workers are valuable team members and deserve a quality work environment
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee: It's Time to Modernise the Warehouse
- by: Joe White
- April 02, 2019
- Next-generation of ultra-rugged mobile computer will help warehouse operators, retailers and manufacturers prepare for the future while preserving the efficiency of past processes
e-Commerce is Driving an (Environmentally-Conscious) Evolution in Mobile Computer Design
- by: James Morley-Smith
- April 02, 2019
- Why Schools Should Consider Rebranding Computer Science
Is It Technology or Art?
- 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: Rob Puric
- March 28, 2019
- The events that led up to Zebra’s millionth-shipped TC5X and other noteworthy industry milestones
#ThrowbackThursday: When the Touch Computer Took Over (Part 1)
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- March 28, 2019
- Want to recruit millennials and Gen Z into field service, manufacturing, and other industrial sectors? Show that you appreciate their (technology-reliant) skill sets.
This is What "Mobile" Work Looks Like to Digital Natives
- 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: 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: Tom Moore
- March 06, 2019
- Many retailers face challenges in staying relevant while remaining cost effective.
#NextWave: What Retailers Must Do to Stay Relevant in the "Now Economy"
- by: Tom McNeela
- March 05, 2019
- To “intensify innovation,” we have to address the increased reliance on mobile technologies and rapid expansion of mobile workflows.
Integrity Drives Our Business Growth and Defines Our Core Mission
- 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: 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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