Advancements in technology occur daily – hourly in some cases. In this “microwave” society, we want information now and we want it to tell us as much as we can possibly absorb. A retailer is no different. The analytics of who is buying from you and what they are buying is more important now than ever. Allowing your point of sale system to provide you with useful information allows you to mold your business offering to goods and services that the public wants or needs.
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Over the past five years, Android has expediently become the global market leader in smartphone and tablet mobile operating systems. Its open-source platform has proven successful in attracting an abundance of hardware manufacturers and application developers. Google’s legion of partners has spurred innovation to produce a vast and varied selection of cellular phones and tablets. But what's coming next?
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The era of mobility is here, and it’s been slowly changing the way we do business for several years now. Mobile solutions are everywhere, and can be implemented in a variety of creative ways to help improve your business model and overall customer satisfaction. So, you want to start utilizing tablets to help drive your business, because you feel they will be a good investment. How can you get the most out of your buck, while still protecting your investment? Here’s why enclosures are the right move for you.
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Mobile computing technology is changing industries all over the world, and the warehouse and distribution industries are no exception to this. Mobility is a disrupting force that is relevant to most industries, and it’s important to embrace these technologies and their ability to enhance your business.
Now, with ruggedized mobility solutions, even the toughest industries can benefit from mobile technology. However, companies must keep a close eye on what they’re purchasing to ensure these devices will truly be worth the investment and improve the overall bottom line.
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The standard checkout lanes that many grew up going through are barely recognizable these days. There were no LED monitors, intricate conveyor systems, or even scanners in some cases. Now you have conveyor systems that take your groceries to different bagging stations, LED monitors that display the price and/or discount of each item purchased, and even scanners that require no human intervention in order to read the barcode; it will recognize the package instead of reading the barcode on the item.
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Technology is always changing, and with it comes new transitions and regulations that you can’t afford to miss out on. October 2020 marks the deadline for EMV conversion at gas stations across the country. And while that date seems far off, there are many reasons gas station owners shouldn't wait. This date does not force EMV processing capabilities on gas station terminals, but does signify the shift of financial liability to whichever party (banks, card issuers, or merchants) does not support the more secure (EMV) technology.
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Over the past 25 years, the barcode has been the primary tool to identify goods in supply chain. Barcodes have evolved and taken different forms, and have been improved since their original conception. However today’s technology market now offers a good rival option in RFID.
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There is an economic change that business owners need to be aware of: the shift from a “Service Economy” to an “Experience Economy.” If adequately taken advantage of, this shift can dramatically impact how your customers perceive, value and talk about your business.
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Within warehouse processes, it can often be beneficial to automate the assignment of specific workflows; requirements for collecting pallets are different from the requirements for collection boxes, and need to be overseen differently. There are many different ways that these tasks, or the management of these tasks, can be automated within warehouses. One method in particular that can aid in the execution and efficacy of warehouse functions is voice technology for forklift terminals.
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The cash register has quickly become the cassette tape of the retail and hospitality vertical. Mobile point-of-sale systems (mPOS) that enable fast, secure and convenient transaction in traditional and/or unique environments are quickly gaining more acceptance within businesses.
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