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August 2024

Why Your "Loss Prevention" Efforts Aren't Working

Editor's Note: This post first published January 2024. It was updated August 2024. Ever since retailers started reporting record losses on quarterly earnings calls in early 2023, my phone has been ringing off the hook. Everyone from asset protection professionals to reporters to my next-door neighbors want to know where things are going wrong. How is so much inventory walking out the door in these stores? Why aren’t thieves being stopped?

From the Frontlines: One Nurse's Perspective on the Healthcare Community's 'Inventory Management' Problem (and How to Fix It)

During the pandemic, we were inundated with news stories about healthcare providers who had to get creative when treating patients because they couldn’t get the necessary medicine, supplies and equipment. Demand outweighed supply. But, for the most part, the supply chain has now stabilised, and nurses and doctors can source what they need to resume treatments and surgeries as normal. So, I was shocked when nearly three-quarters of hospital leaders in the UK and U.S.

Zebra DevTalk | Tips and Tricks for Developing Environmental Sensors Apps | Zebra

Join us for a comprehensive Zebra Dev Talk, where our Zebra experts will guide you through designing with ZS300 Data Loggers and demonstrate how temperature monitoring solutions can seamlessly integrate into customer workflows. Learn how to manage compliance needs and reduce waste and manual intervention effectively.

Zebra Rugged Tablets in Manufacturing | Zebra

Augment your manufacturing plant floor with Zebra rugged enterprise tablets. There are numerous use cases on the plant floor where rugged tablets can help make decisions and complete tasks faster than ever, saving time and money. With mobile access to data, workers can get more done in a day, reducing labor costs and increasing production, quality and workforce productivity.

Setup Identity Guardian Using VMWare Workspace ONE UEM (Authentication) | Zebra

Learn how to set up Identity Guardian on shared devices using VMware Workspace ONE UEM. This step-by-step guide walks you through creating an authentication profile to facilitate user authentication for each sign-in on shared devices after the initial enrollment. Follow along as we demonstrate how to upload and assign the Identity Guardian app, configure authentication settings, and automate the launch process.

Setup Identity Guardian Using VMWare Workspace ONE UEM (Enrollment) | Zebra

Learn how to set up Identity Guardian on shared devices using VMware Workspace ONE UEM. This step-by-step guide walks you through creating an enrollment profile for initial user registration on shared devices. Follow along as we demonstrate how to upload and assign the Identity Guardian app, configure settings, and automate the launch process.

5 Tips to Prevent Shrinkage in the Age of Self-Checkout

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in September 2019. It was updated with new insights and perspectives in August 2024. Five years ago, my then-colleague and retail pundit Peter Ward explained why he was such an advocate of self-service technologies at a time when scan-and-go and self-checkout (SCO) were really starting to capture retailers’ attention (and shoppers’ interest) around the world.

How- to video | RS5100/RS6100 Wearable Scanners | Zebra

Learn how to effectively manage your Zebra RS5100 and RS6100 wearable scanners with our how-to guide. In this video, we cover everything from charging and cleaning to pairing your scanners with various devices. See step-by-step instructions for mounting chargers, connecting power supplies, and maintaining your scanners for optimal performance. Additionally, explore the different methods for pairing your scanners using NFC, SSI Bluetooth, consumer Bluetooth devices, and Zebra Bluetooth adapters.

How- to video | RS2100 | Wearable Scanner | Zebra

Learn the essentials of managing your Zebra RS2100 wearable scanner with this detailed guide. In this video, we cover everything from charging and cleaning to pairing your RS2100 with various devices. Follow step-by-step instructions for mounting chargers, connecting power supplies, and maintaining your scanner for optimal performance. Learn about the different methods to pair your scanner using NFC, SSI Bluetooth, consumer Bluetooth devices, and Zebra Bluetooth adapters.

How to Set Up Your ZSB Series Printer via Mac | Zebra

This video will show you how to set up your ZSB label printer via Mac. Follow our step-by-step guide to download the ZSB setup app, create your free ZSB account, and connect your printer seamlessly. You’ll also discover how to design custom labels using the ZSB Workspace and access thousands of templates, all from the comfort of your web browser or mobile app.

Ask the Expert: How Can I Better Respond to Emergency Medical Technicians' Calls for Help in Europe?

When an ambulance is dispatched to a call, the assumption is that it will be fully stocked with the right equipment and medicines for emergency medical technicians, EMTs for short, to stabilize patients or perform life-saving measures in the field. But with the increased number of calls for service in many parts of the world, it’s becoming more difficult for EMTs to maintain proper stock in their ambulances – and that has patient care implications.

The Crucial Role of a Lead Partner in Complex IT Projects

Modern businesses are built on a collection of hardware, software, and services produced by dozens of vendors. The average enterprise uses more than 1,000 applications. The average desktop kit uses over three dozen devices and applications, many made by different companies. And emerging integrated systems rely on myriad technologies in data centers and cloud services. Your business may have even more layers to contend with.

Out-of-Stocks: A Hidden Crisis in Retail

As a retail inventory management professional, you know better than anyone the frustration of out-of-stock items. It’s a problem that impacts everyone: customers leave disappointed, associates struggle to provide a good experience, and stores lose valuable sales. Therefore, addressing out-of-stock issues is essential for maintaining customer loyalty and improving overall store performance. But how? It’s not like you haven’t tried to solve this problem before. No one is ignoring it.

Link-OS Printer Operating System - Version 7.0 Overview | Zebra

This video explains the key features available in Link-OS version 7.0, including IPv6 support and SNMPv3 (Simple Network Management Protocol) implementation. Keeping your Zebra printer's Link-OS operating system up to date helps you get maximum performance and value from your investment, giving you the most up-to-date security support, newest features and compatibility with the latest Zebra DNA software tools.

RFID vs Barcode Technology in Hospitals: Efficient Inventory Tracking and Management | Zebra

In this video, we delve into the key differences between barcode technology and RFID technology, particularly in the context of hospital asset management. Join us as Rachael Ellis, the Scan4Safety Director at Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, delves into the findings of Zebra Technologies’ Study on Materials Management in Hospitals. Discover why real-time location tracking of inventory is not just a game-changer, but essential for delivering optimal patient care in today’s healthcare landscape.

Optimize Hospital Stock Levels and Cardiac Care with Data Analytics | Zebra

Rachael Ellis, the Scan4Safety Director at Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, highlights the critical role of data dashboards for clinical teams in accessing real-time inventory status. Explore the transformative impact of the Scan4Safety’s initiative on a cardiac care department. Discover how advanced tracking and data management have revolutionized inventory control, cost savings, and patient safety.

Digitizing Materials Management in Hospitals: How Scanning Technology Prevents Mistakes | Zebra

In the high-stakes environment of the operating room, precision and safety are paramount. This video delves into the critical role that advanced scanning technology plays in orthopedic surgeries, particularly in procedures involving knee replacements. In this video, we cover.

Struggling to Find the Right Stats to Support Your Business or Marketing Strategy? The Example Set by the NFL Can Help.

Marketers can’t set a strategy just by looking at sales numbers or economic trends. We must fully understand our audience: what they’re thinking and why, their learning styles, the online places they frequent, and their desired business outcomes. We need to know what matters most and least to them so we don’t add to the digital clutter. That’s not the hardest part of our job, though.

An exceptional shopping experience with PS30 Personal Shopper | Zebra

Give your customers a highly personalized, compelling, low-friction in-store shopping experience with Zebra’s PS30 Personal Shopper. This sleek and stylish device transforms the shopping journey, allowing customers to access shopping lists, receive curated offers, get real-time directions to items, scan and bag items as they shop, get instant help, and even skip the checkout line with tap-to-pay right on the device.

From Factory Floor to Your Door: The Sneaker's Journey | Zebra

This video explores the journey a sneaker takes from the Factory, to the Warehouse and ultimately to the Retail Store. Get a behind the scenes look at 6 demos featuring solutions around Machine Vision, RFID, Intelligent Automation, Fixed Industrial Scanning, Loss Prevention and Store Associate Enablement/Order Fulfillment. Discover how Zebra’s innovative products and solutions enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction, making everyday life better for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

Are You Putting Enough Thought into Your Software Decisions?

Two years ago, I wrote a Forbes Council article encouraging members to assign more value to software tools. Not just the apps that are on mobile devices and wearables but the software that’s being used to manage those devices and manage overall operations – the software used to make critical business decisions. When I read the article again recently, I realized that this is advice that needs to be resurfaced.

Zebra Print App Tutorial | Zebra

Designed with an intuitive interface, Zebra Print combined with the Android print service framework, allows you to print PDFs, images, and other documents directly from your applications. Zebra Print requires no developer intervention or additional apps or programs, so it will easily integrate into your workflows. This video shows you how easy it is to find and add a printer and then print a document using Zebra Print.

Industrial Automation Insider: Looking at Machine Vision Through Generational Lenses | Zebra Podcast

Welcome back to the Industrial Automation Insider podcast. In this episode, Matt, explores the evolving landscape of the Machine Vision industry with special guests Robert Eastlund and Tomas Goldaracena from Zebra’s partner, Graftek Imaging. Matt, Robert, and Tomas discuss the generational changes and technological advancements transforming the Machine Vision market. Discover how AI, deep learning, and 3D technology are revolutionizing automation, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Industrial Automation Insider: Novel Ways to Use Traditional Print-and-Apply Systems | Zebra Podcast

Welcome back to the Industrial Automation Insider podcast. Join Matt as he dives into the world of print and apply systems with special guest Ben Parkin, Barcode Solution Sales Manager at Cobalt Systems. In this episode, Matt and Ben explore how fixed scanning and machine vision technologies are revolutionizing print and apply solutions across various industries. Hear how they are helping manufacturers, distributors, warehouse operators, and logistics managers verify labels and get packages out the door faster.