Theft in retail stores and along the supply chain — from warehousing to distribution centers — is a real threat to bottom line profits across the board. In some areas, losses from these activities can extend to three percent of the turnover value of inventory in the warehouse. Fortunately, there are many ways to deter theft, including analyzing processes that could make your operation vulnerable to fraud; getting to the crux of IT vulnerabilities using control and surveillance systems; and even modeling potential security scenarios with an eye toward awareness.
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Topics:
security,
barcode scanners,
theft,
RFID
Sustainability has moved front and center in the business world, with educated consumers expressing a preference for companies that embrace sustainable practices. Even major enterprises such as Walmart are bending to the wishes of consumers by making sustainability pivotal to their business’ core values. From there, every company along the supply chain that supplies Walmart was affected, including those that print signage, labels, packaging, and more.
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Topics:
Print Management,
Sustainability,
Production print
Cloud computing has been increasingly linked to educational organizations as more schools strive to take advantage of increasing connectivity options through smartphones, laptops, desktop computers, and tablets. In fact, the market is set to explode upwards of $25 billion by 2021, an incredible surge from just $8 billion in 2016.
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Topics:
education,
Cloud computing,
public schools
The hospitality industry has always been competitive, but the recent pandemic has just upped the ante. Now, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments, inns, and others all must choose a strong differentiation strategy to survive. Current consumer demands include trends like no-contamination zones and highly personalized — even hyper-personalized — strategies.
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Topics:
#printers,
#hotels,
bed-and-breakfast,
inns,
printer for hospitality,
motels
A new generation of healthcare consumers are demanding better care. Not only do they want access to high quality care, but they also want a more personalized health care experience. This importance of personalized engagement has only increased during the coronavirus pandemic, a trend that outlines the changing face of healthcare and the eagerness of consumers to engage with caregivers in a more open and positive way. Research from McKinsey shows the following trends are guiding personalization demands in the healthcare industry:
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Topics:
document management,
Managed IT,
#managedservices,
#ManagedITServices,
#cybersecurity,
MSP
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) companies are facing a decision: How to proceed forward in an economy where efficiency, cost management, and risk management are key? Historically, the AEC industry suffers from inefficiencies and difficulties founded in miscommunication as they deal with siloed departments and offices that use various systems to support daily functions. This produces a number of problems that have a direct impact on bottom lines, including:
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Topics:
#managedIT,
#DocumentManagement,
Managed print,
business automation
Climate change has been in the headlines over the past year, with the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releasing a “Red Alert” in August. This new focus, coupled with other environmental concerns such as overburdened landfills, microplastics in our oceans, and toxic waste from decaying e-waste and other elements leaching into our soil and water tables, has caused consumers to reach for eco-friendly brands.
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Topics:
#printers,
Sustainability,
sustainability in print,
print business
The one thing a real estate agent needs to be successful is . . . clients. While that seems like a simple formula for success, the reality is much more complex. Getting — and keeping — clients in our post-COVID economy is a challenge. Consumer demands are shifting, and the tools agents use to reach them are changing as well as we move to a more contactless and virtual real estate experience.
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Topics:
document management,
document management solutions,
real estate,
personalization
With wave after wave of COVID-19 variants still disrupting home and business life, many companies are opting for a remote or hybrid work environment to help keep employees safer and business on target. For the manufacturing industry, however, this is not an option. The nature of the industry requires staff to work in close proximity with one another and the typical preventative measures such as cubicles, plexiglass barriers, or social distancing cannot work in this environment. Even mask wearing can be difficult for a manufacturing employee whose job may require them to physically exert themselves, as masks can make breathing more difficult.
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Topics:
#Manufacturing,
thermal temperature scanners,
covid,
thermal imaging
