As the economy reopens, managing finances and minimizing the financial damages from COVID-19 will be crucial for many businesses. That means many companies may look to cut capital spending and cancel major planned projects such as technology upgrades; however, this can be a costly and self-defeating move in the long run. During economic downturns andRead more
How Warehouses Are Turning a Tough Year into a Win for Their Business
This year has been a massive performance test for many warehouses and distribution centers. Those who’ve been working to keep essential goods moving have been challenged with unprecedented order demands and volumes, but they’ve performed remarkably well. Despite some early struggles with shortages of goods, the warehousing industry has responded rapidly, effectively, and with aRead more
Easily Capture Hidden Efficiency Gains with A Back to The Basics Approach
By TPI and Zebra partner – Shari Christofferson, President of Connect Inc. What is the first thing you do when evaluating a large investment, like a home? You look at the fundamentals. For a house, the foundation must be without cracks and no leaking pipes or frayed electrical wires. It stands to reason thatRead more
Here’s Why Android Should Be Your Next Mobile Enterprise OS
Over the past decade, Microsoft has been phasing out many of its Windows mobile operating systems, and its newer offerings haven’t supported many of the mobile devices and form factors used in today’s enterprise. As a result, many companies have kept running Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 on their devices since it can run on virtuallyRead more
An Efficiency-Boosting Device for the Social Distancing Era: Zebra’s MC9300 Handheld Computer
As the economy reopens and businesses resume or scale up their operations, one of the biggest challenges is how to maximize productivity and efficiency with social distancing restrictions and fewer on-site personnel. Fortunately, there’s a tried and true resource we can rely on to get us through the difficulties ahead, and its mobile technology. InRead more
An Efficiency-Boosting Device for the Social Distancing Era: Zebra’s MC9300 Handheld Computer
As the economy reopens and businesses resume or scale up their operations, one of the biggest challenges is how to maximize productivity and efficiency with social distancing restrictions and fewer on-site personnel. Fortunately, there’s a tried and true resource we can rely on to get us through the difficulties ahead, and its mobile technology. InRead more
Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sanitation – They’re Not the Same
It’s Time to Revisit Your Sanitation Strategy Studies conducted by various medical specialists have reported that several viruses, including the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) can survive up to nine days on an inanimate surface of either plastic, glass, or metal. Although it only takes one touch to transmit these illnesses, frequent and adequate sanitation procedures canRead more
Productivity You Can Wear – This is the Future of Modernization
Every day, the line between worker and machine blurs a little more as technology advances to complement workforces across varying industries, and warehousing is no different. In 2019, merely 22% of warehouses reported investing in wearable computing, yet that number is expected to jump to 62% by 2022[1]. Intelligent technology such as augmented and virtualRead more
Zebra Rugged Tablets: Your First Step to Maximized Visibility
No two construction sites are the same. However, no matter what project your workers undertake, one thing is certain; productivity relies heavily on tools used. From electric screwdrivers to 200-foot cranes, new technology has revolutionized construction sites with faster operations, increased durability, and indispensable visibility, all contributing to maximized worker performance. Dedicated to augmenting workflowRead more
Why You Can’t Afford to Pass Up an Upgrade
Technology upgrades faster and more efficiently today than it did ten years ago. Therefore, keeping up with the latest generation of enterprise devices can be difficult and costly; however, avoiding upgrades can be even more detrimental to your supply chain. From sustainability initiatives to government compliance requirements, new intelligent technology can equip your warehouseRead more