Whether you work in a warehouse, manufacturing or out in the field and are dependent on your rugged mobile computer – you need a device that has protection from certain elements that a consumer grade mobile computer just does not have. IP (Ingress Protection) ratings are used and followed internationally using a set of standardRead more
Warehousing Vision Study
Tech that Enhances Human Capabilities and Drives Modernization. Zebra commissioned a Warehousing Vision study to analyze the trends and challenges that are transforming warehousing operations. The study asked 1,403 IT and operations decision makers from manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail, post and parcel delivery, and wholesale distribution industries for their insights on current and plannedRead more
Best Public Safety Tablets: Zebra’s Xplore Series
Tablet computers have become a crucial tool for police and public safety officers, both inside and outside their vehicles. But there can be challenges when trying to deploy and integrate tablets in such a unique operational environment, particularly when it comes to device durability, connectivity, speed, and overall performance. Consumer-grade devices aren’t built for theRead more
Critical Reminder for Companies Using Windows Embedded Handheld
Time is running out on the Windows Embedded Handheld mobile operating system, and if you still haven’t developed your migration plan, now is the time to get started. All Microsoft support has ended for most versions of Windows Embedded Handheld, and here are the end-of-life dates for the last supported versions: July 9, 2019 –Read more
Maximizing Your Mobile Hardware ROI with Support Services
Investing in mobile technologies is the first step toward automating and optimizing your business workflows. But maintaining those advantages requires proper equipment servicing and support, to keep your total cost of ownership as low as possible and keep your devices performing flawlessly. This is one of the reasons why our team at TPI partners withRead more
When Your DC Needs a Wireless Survey and When It Doesn’t
WEBINAR “When Your DC Needs a Wireless Survey, And When It Doesn’t” TPI’s top wireless expert is going to discuss a process of how to determine if your warehouse/DC needs a wireless survey and if so, which type of analyses meets the specific needs and pain points related to mobile data collections in your operations.Read more
4 Mobile Technology Trends for 2019 and What They Mean for Supply Chains
4 Mobile Technology Trends For 2019. Wearable Devices – When you hear “wearable devices,” you might think of an Apple Watch or a Bluetooth ear piece. But in the supply chain, wearable devices are far more advanced and sophisticated than these consumer products. Many supply chains are now using wearable systems, consisting of wrist-worn mobileRead more
TPI Announces Addition of Corrie Gillis as Strategic Sales Consultant.
TPI welcomes Corrie Gillis to its Business Development Team. Corrie Gillis has long been identified as an industry leader with experience in a variety of technologies including bar-coding, networking, RFID, security and enterprise software. His strength in building ROI for customers by understanding their business processes will help expand TPI’s offering and geographic reach. HeadquarteredRead more
Tackling the On-Demand Economy with Supply Chain Digitization
It’s no secret that manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms are all grappling with the challenges of how to meet the growing needs of the on-demand economy. Customers now demand faster, more accurate fulfillment than ever before, and industries must adapt quickly to meet those requirements. In fact, in Zebra’s 2018 Future of Fulfillment Vision Study,Read more
Warehouse WiFi Problems Can Kill Productivity
Environmental conditions and facility equipment as well as different types of inventory, can impact RF coverage results in any facility. Warning signs of trouble with the WiFi in your warehouse could include: Inconsistant service in different locations Sporadic WiFi coverage during certain time periods. Slow Connectivity Scanners that freeze up. Unusual battery drainage. Our experiencedRead more