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Really Want to Stop Shrink at the Point of Sale (POS)? Rethink What a 'Scan' Should Look Like - and Look For.

There are a lot of ways to reduce shrink at the point of sale (POS) without degrading the customer experience. There are also many ways to stop losses stemming from accidental misreads or mis-rings by associates as they’re hurrying to queue bust, do inventory, or restock shelves. All of them start with having the proper barcode scanner. I know you probably think you’re set with your scanners. But are you really? Are you sure you have the right scanners for the job?

The Ultimate Hologram Fan Buying Checklist

Understanding hologram technology goes beyond just seeing a 3D image projected in the air. It involves intricate processes that manipulate light to create the illusion of depth and dimension. Holograms are meticulously created using lasers to split light beams into two separate parts which then form an interference pattern on a film or surface, capturing all aspects of an object from multiple angles. With HoloFex, customers can feel confident in their purchases and avoid falling victim to counterfeit products.

It's the Little Things That Matter Most to Your Business, Especially When It Comes to Choosing (and Being Happy with) Your Barcode Scanners

It's the little things in life that seem to have the greatest impact on our well-being and happiness. The same is true in business, especially when it comes to technology. For example, many retail, healthcare, and hospitality leaders have been telling me they would be so much happier if devices like barcode scanners were physically smaller and easier to install and manage.

How MAP Policies Influence Tech Retailer Pricing and Profitability

Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policies have become a significant aspect of the retail landscape, especially in the highly competitive world of technology products. To prevent price erosion and maintain brand integrity, MAP policies set the lowest price at which a retailer can advertise a product. Effective reseller channel management is crucial in ensuring compliance with these policies. But how exactly do these policies influence tech retailers' pricing strategies and profitability? Let's explore.

Curious What's Really Happening Over the Road? Want to Better Track and Manage Goods in Transit?

I know many companies are making technology purchases these days in reaction to regulations or mandates. Not just in transportation and logistics (T&L), either. I’m seeing this happen in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries too. But because compliance is the driver for these purchases, I worry that many business leaders aren’t taking the time to consider the bigger picture opportunities that technology offers them.

6 Ways to Avoid Impulse Purchases and Make Better Financial Choices

In a world filled with digital temptation and instant gratification, it's no wonder many of us find ourselves making impulse purchases. While that spontaneous buy might bring a brief thrill, it can wreak havoc on our finances. If you're reading this, you're likely looking for ways to take control of your spending habits and make smarter financial choices. You're in the right place.

Industrial Automation Insider: Why It's Good to Look at Machine Vision Through Different Generational Lenses

For many decades, there were business problems that machine vision technology (and engineers) just couldn’t solve for manufacturers, warehouse operators, 3PLs, retailers, and even healthcare providers. Now, we’re seeing at least two solutions proposed for every problem. In some cases, we’ve swung from having no options to having too many options when it comes to using machine vision as a solution facilitator.

Retail Observability | Softcat + Grafana

Grafana empowers retailers to deliver unmatched customer experiences, reduce costs, and optimize delivery with omnichannel observability. Innovate faster, increase agility, and watch your business thrive. Grafana Cloud is the easiest way to get started with Grafana dashboards, metrics, logs, and traces. Our forever-free tier includes access to 10k metrics, 50GB logs, 50GB traces and more. We also have plans for every use case.
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Using Workforce Management Software? Top KPIs to Assess Schedule Quality

Workforce management (WFM) software can play a pivotal role in modern business operations, as a high-quality schedule not only boosts operational efficiency and employee satisfaction but also improves customer service. Of course, the technology tool chosen must be capable of producing a high-quality schedule if you want a significant return on investment (ROI).

Investing in Logistics: Identifying Disruption to Stay Ahead of the Pack

Tony Palcheck has been identifying consumer and commercial business trends and investing in technologies that either drive or benefit from those trends for over 20 years. He remembers the days when GPS and Wi-Fi were ideas on a PowerPoint slide – and watching them become mainstream technologies across industries that help improve our everyday lives. And he’s proud to have been at the forefront of many smart, innovative technology ideas ever since as a corporate venture capitalist.