Every task worker without mobile access to relevant information is forced to take more steps and more time to complete tasks. This can leave businesses unprepared for rising consumer demands, erode operational efficiency, cause more shipping errors, and increase downtime. read more
How do you expand your warehouse operations while reducing exposure to cost whenever possible and without undermining workflows? Technology is the solution that can positively impact your workforce and operations, converting unpredictable demands and a limited workforce into efficient, effective workers who get the job done, no matter what. Plus, adopting technology keeps you on pace with your peers to stay competitive in a dynamic and on-demand marketplace. read more
Controlling costs is always a priority for any business, but it is especially important when you are making significant investments in mobile and data capture technologies.
As e-commerce continues to grow exponentially, it is now more critical than ever before for industrial and warehousing to operate continuously and reliably even in the harshest conditions.
Every type of organization is at risk of a cyber- attack, and the most crucial defense is knowledge. By gaining perspective, insight, and understanding of the threats, organizations can take essential steps to mitigate them. We recently outlined five steps organizations in the manufacturing industry should take to combat cybersecurity threats and in this blog post, we debunk four common cyber security myths.
The emergence of the “now economy” is impacting every industry from e-commerce to logistics to manufacturing. The Internet of Things (IoT) is here and companies have to take advantage of the on-demand economy.. This year Cyber Monday raked in a new record of more than $9 billion in sales, marking the first day in history when consumers spent over $3 billion using their smartphones, the 2019 report from Adobe Analytics showed. With this significant jump in spending, it is more important than ever before to adopt a “mobile-first” mentality to business process improvement, especially within your sales and service organizations.
Security is critical to any companies’ daily workflow. In today’s digital world, wireless technology and networks have become more susceptible to security issues, which presents unique challenges to various industries, including the manufacturing industry. The systems used in manufacturing, specifically the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that manage and monitor different aspects of production—have unique vulnerabilities and lack security features, such as authentication or encryption — making them highly susceptible to a cyberattack.
Wireless charging has become mainstream in cell phones and is expanding to include many other devices, including tablets, laptops, and other consumer devices. This revolutionary technology is also becoming a key technology in various industries, including retail, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing.
More companies are taking advantage of the versatility and connectivity offered by iPhones, Android devices, and tablets. Unfortunately, many are finding that perfect app—the app that can streamline their workflow or empower their sales team, while also protecting them from the latest security threats—simply does not exist. read more
As fitness trackers and smart watches become more common, industries including warehousing, distribution, logistics and retail are turning to hands-free and wearable devices to better help streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
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