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WSJ AI Top 10

The Wall Street Journal recently recognized Zebra Technologies as a global Top 10 company for AI Readiness. Earning a spot next to major tech innovators validates our strategic focus on AI for the frontline of business.

No-Code Platform Solves Multi-Step Retail Challenges, Transforming Loss Prevention and Inventory Management

Retail operations generate vast amounts of data every day. This data, which includes sales transactions, inventory levels, customer interactions, and employee actions, holds the key to understanding and resolving operational issues. However, traditional data analysis methods often fall short, struggling to address the multi-step nature of many retail problems.

Zebra RFID Forum Part Two: Real-World RFID Innovations and Emerging Technologies

In part one of the series, I shared my experience attending Zebra’s inaugural RFID Forum in Prague. As we continue our journey through our first-ever RFID Forum, it’s evident that RFID is not just a buzzword but a pivotal technology driving tangible change across industries.

Why Is Shopper Satisfaction with Retailers Declining?

Shoppers expect the same things from retailers they always have, including convenience and quality. But it’s seemingly more difficult for retailers to deliver those things now. Why is that? And what can they do to fix it? Here's one retail strategist's perspective.

Seven Things to Consider Before Using AI in Home Health

You can’t just bolt on AI and expect things to get better. If you don’t take these steps first, AI use will only add to your care team’s workload, detract from patient care, and multiply your IT spend.

Why Your “Loss Prevention” Efforts Aren’t Working

Do you know exactly when, where and why losses are happening within your operations? If not, it will be hard to figure out how to prevent them, fix inventory distortion, and eliminate friction within your operations. So, let’s talk about loss detection.

What a ‘Scan’ Should Look Like – and Look For – If You Want to Stop Shrink at the POS

The traditional 1D barcode scanner isn’t going to help you see and intervene when losses occur at the point of sale (POS). Nor will it reduce the number of interventions required by retail store associates or restaurant workers. But retail leader Mark Thomson has seen something that will. He explains in his latest blog post.

Is It Time for You to Consider Using Wi-Fi-based Fine Timing Measurement (FTM) for Mobile Device Locating?

If you want to know exactly where your Zebra Android mobile devices are within your facilities, the you'll want to find out how the 802.11mc fine time measurement (FTM) locating feature works. You'll also want to turn it on across your Wi-Fi network and Zebra devices. (There's no extra cost.) Learn more.

There’s a New Way to Secure Your Organization’s Shared Mobile Devices (and Speed Up Device Access for Front-line Users)

Identity Guardian uses face biometrics and an encrypted barcode to prevent unauthorized users from seeing sensitive business data – and help authorized users access that data faster. Here’s how it works.

How Your Quick Service Restaurant Can Respond to the Death of Single Use Plastics

If it feels inconvenient to have to buy all new reusable bins or recyclable serving utensils, find out what one global QSR chain is doing to conveniently maintain operations, meet sustainability goals and comply with multiple plastics bans.

Industry’s First Freezer-Rated, Single Finger Bluetooth Wearable Scanner Now Available for Cold Chain Operations

Retail, logistics, shipping, and warehouse teams are having to move more cold chain goods every day. So, they will appreciate how the Zebra RS6100 can survive extreme temps and help them maintain a steady tempo in and out of freezers.

What is a Mobile Device Really Going to Cost You?

Here are some calculations to run and often overlooked factors to consider before you think that a consumer mobile device is going to be “cheaper" than one purpose-built for business or industrial use cases.

Your Mobile Device May Not Be as Secure as You Want Out of the Box for This Reason

Erv Comer is an engineer who has spent the last 35 years focused on security. This is what he wants you to ask (and) know before you buy another mobile computer or tablet, especially if you plan to use it for business purposes.

Why Data Sharing Partnerships are So Important for Your Business

Learn more about what type of data is flowing from Zebra’s technology systems into ServiceNow asset management systems to help you keep tabs on all your assets without doing more than lifting a finger.

There’s Better (and Less Expensive) Retail Loss Prevention Strategy Than Locking Up Items

Though meant to reduce theft, locking up products in your stores may be causing losses by deterring impatient shoppers from completing their purchase or complicating inventory management. Consider this instead.

The Truth About AI in Business

AI does not start and end with ChatGPT (or whatever other generative AI is creating the most buzz). So, let’s talk about what AI means for your business, including your workers.

Why It’s Wrong to Think of RFID as a Barcode Replacement

The RFID tag is not the next evolution of the barcode. It is technology you should treat as complementary to barcodes. Here’s why.