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Still Using Windows Mobile? The Time to Switch to Android is Now

Many companies have delayed a move from Windows mobile to Android because they’ve been busy trying to keep up with day-to-day operations, and/or worried about the cost, time and effort needed to move to a new mobile operating system. For most, the clock is running out when it comes to using Windows OS. There are simply too many significant risks, costs, and potentially negative business impacts for companies to keep using Windows mobile. Here’s why:

By Lee Ann CapogrossiApparel Solutions, Automotive Solutions, Blog Posts, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Omnichannel, Zebra Mobile ComputersAndroid, Apps, barcode, warehouse, Zebra

6 Keys to Choosing the Best Mobile Technologies for Your Business

In virtually every industry, mobile technologies have become an essential way to digitize, automate and streamline workflows for increased productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. With widespread labor shortages and the cost of doing business on the rise, investing in mobile automation and efficiency is more important than ever. However, to figure out the right solution for the job, secure the budget and obtain buy-in with management, it’s important to follow some crucial best practices. Here are six key steps in the...

By Lee Ann CapogrossiBarcode, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, Zebra Mobile Computersautomation, barcode, handheld, Inventory Management, mobile, mobile computer, Mobile Readers, Productivity, RFID, RFID Supply Chain, warehouse, Zebra

Barcode Solutions Help Hospitals Keep Pace with Surging Caseloads

Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, one of the biggest concerns among public health officials has been that the healthcare system would be overwhelmed by massive patient loads that exceed hospital capacity. In many parts of the USA—including large metro areas, small towns, and rural areas—hospital ICUs have routinely exceeded 100% occupancy during peak periods of infection. Even as vaccination rates climb and the pandemic wanes, many hospitals around the country are still operating at greater than 100% of their...

By Justin JohnsonBarcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Zebra Mobile Computers

Supporting Caregivers on the Move with a Healthcare-Designed Mobile Computer

One lesson we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic is that increasing workloads and labor shortages have put a premium on caregiver efficiency in virtually every healthcare workplace. Today, more than ever, clinicians simply don’t have time to hunt for equipment, supplies, or information. They need devices that put information at their fingertips and instantly connect them with other care team members. For much of the past decade, many healthcare organizations have been investing in mobile technologies that help improve efficiency...

By Justin JohnsonBarcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Zebra Mobile Computers

4 Goals for Optimizing Chain of Custody Procedures

MSM serves labs of varying size and type, all with one common thread: optimizing the chain of custody process. Laboratory operations require high-volume throughput with pinpoint accuracy. This is particularly important when you consider a medical lab, for example, where one mistake could mean life or death for the patient. The Chain of Custody (CoC) ProcessChain of custody is a common procedure that ensures that a specimen, sample or item being produced is properly identified at the start of the...

By Brett WilkersonBarcode, Blog Posts, Healthcare Solutions, Lab Samples, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, PortalTrack, RFID, Zebra Mobile Computers, Zebra Mobile Printersbarcode, chain of custody, Inventory Management, lab operations, mobile computer, RFID, scanner, Zebra

A Zebra Study: Mobile Solutions in Manufacturing

A well-functioning supply chain is essential for any manufacturing business, and that requires a well-connected warehouse operation that offers visibility into materials, supplies, and products at all times. The integration of mobile computers and rugged tablets are one of the best ways to transform warehouse operations to help manufacturers keep pace with the challenges of today’s on-demand economy. We’re not the only ones advocating for mobile devices as a way to transform manufacturing operations. Zebra recently released a study of...

By Brett WilkersonApparel Solutions, Automotive Solutions, Barcode, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, Zebra Mobile Computers, Zebra Mobile Printersbarcode, Inventory Management, mobile computers, mobile workforce, rugged tablets, Zebra

Using Mobile Devices to Improve Inventory Management

Whether you’re tracking parts as they make their way to the assembly line, managing the flow of products through a retail back room, or monitoring the usage of essential supplies in a hospital, your operation’s efficiency is determined largely by your ability to ensure that everything your workflows need is in the right place at the right time. In fact, effective inventory management is essential for any business that moves materials through a supply chain or distributes and tracks...

By Brett WilkersonApparel Solutions, Barcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Lab Samples, Manufacturing, Mobile Printing, Omnichannel, Retail, Zebra Mobile Computers, Zebra Mobile Printersbarcode, Inventory Management, mobile computers, Zebra

Serving up Software: 4 Reasons why BarTender is an Industry Favorite

If you’re in the market for barcode label software, then chances are you’ve heard of BarTender. BarTender is a product of Seagull Scientific, and helps users simplify the creation of labels, documents, barcodes and more. For anyone who has had the responsibility to print labels for serial plates, inventory materials, orders, pallets, shelving, assets and even ID cards, you know how difficult it can be to manage it with a home-grown program and limited parameters. With BarTender you have...

By Justin JohnsonAutomotive Solutions, Barcode, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Service Bureau, Zebra Mobile Computersbarcode, BarTender, label, print, printer, security, software, trial, warehouse

5 Reasons to Update Your Mobile Devices

The state of warehouse operations is changing. High-volume fulfillment operations require more item-level picking and returns. There’s a growing demand for shorter cycle times; and with high workforce turnover and seasonal staffing, it puts a premium on training. Plus, widespread use of mobile devices has increased exposure to IT security breaches that threaten to disrupt warehouse operations. Add it up, and today’s warehouse or distribution center is no place for outdated technology. If you need a cost-effective way to...

By Justin JohnsonAutomotive Solutions, Barcode, Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing, Service Bureau, Zebra Mobile ComputersAndroid, computers, mobile, network, security, Zebra

4 Reasons Why Organizations Are Switching to Android Enterprise Mobile

Now that Microsoft has ended all remaining support and security updates for nearly all of its previous enterprise mobile operating systems, many organizations, including healthcare systems, are confronting a transition to a new OS while they’re already grappling with Coronavirus response. In this blog, we’ll discuss why organizations are switching to Android Enterprise Mobile to support business continuity. Making the Switch Choosing to stay with Microsoft and make the transition to Windows 10 IoT is an option, but it can be a challenge...

By Justin JohnsonBarcode, Distribution and Logistics, Healthcare Solutions, Manufacturing, Zebra Mobile ComputersAndroid, Apps, healthcare, manufacturing, mobile, warehouse, Zebra