Field service work is incorporating the use of several tools including software solutions and mobile devices. Business2community lists the challenges that any organization is likely to face prior to deploying a new solution. Whenever an organization decides to implement a field service solution, its immediate focus will be to remain competitive and manage their long […]
A critical component of machine learning and machine-to-machine communication, Internet of Things (IoT) is certainly here to stay. The following article explains how IoT can benefit small to medium businesses. The Internet of Things – or IoT as we know it – has introduced a new era of connectivity. From autonomous vehicles to smart […]
Why Rugged Mobile Devices Are Mission-Critical For The U.S. Military Military personnel can’t afford downtime, and the computing equipment they use has to be as dependable as their weapons systems. Today’s warfighters rely on technology to create portable command-and-control posts on the battlefield. They need a reliable tool to access real-time information and control the […]
Roadmap for a Successful Android Device Deployment Whether upgrading an existing base of iOS mobile devices or replacing those that are running on Windows CE, more companies are deploying rugged, Android operating system devices for their front line workers. Now a top operating system (OS) for enterprise-grade handheld devices from OEMs like Panasonic, Android provides […]
Implementing change into any company typically comes with a handful of challenges. While management feels a new solution will enhance operations, it can be difficult to get everyone to fully adopt a new supplier and process. In this article by Food Manufacturing, find out the steps you can take to make supplier adoption a more […]
With cloud-based Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems, handling modern industrial equipment is easier than ever before. However, these systems require maintenance managers to adapt their operations practices as well. Learn the 8 steps Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation highlights for EAM success. “The bigger they come, the harder they fall” is a principle usually applied to […]
Last year, the National Department of Defense announced its key modernization goals, including “resilient and agile logistics.” Maintaining numerous supply lines, access to multiple logistics systems and real-time data entry are all vital to the agile logistics goal, and mobile technology such as rugged laptops and tablets play an important role in ensuring the U.S. […]
When companies implement advanced picking technologies in their fulfillment centers, picked units per hour, worker productivity, order accuracy, and customer satisfaction rates rise. Panasonic’s Brett Whitaker explains the key benefits of voice picking and the related technologies helping firms achieve their fulfillment goals. Order picking, the process of pulling items from inventory to fill customer […]
Here’s what’s coming around the next corner in payment technology, and what your organization should be doing now to prepare for the future. From IoT-enabled secure payment technology to retail stores equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) capabilities to voice technology that delivers personalized financial services, the level of technological advancements on the global payment […]
Companies with a mobile workforce must ensure they stay on top of security considerations for their mobile devices. In this article, Information Management explores the steps to implement protective measures for you business data. Today, data protection is a serious issue for every business, and it requires constant vigilance and compliance with many regulatory rules. Adherence […]