Retail IT White Papers

31. Developing Exclusive Fashion Assortments Using Consumer Insight 7/19/2012

    The landscape of the retail industry is changing rapidly.  With the overall industry growing at only 3-4% per year (according to the National Retail Federation), retailers and brands are in a constant tug-of-war to gain share.

32. Thermal Printing Cuts Cost And Adds Value For DSD 4/24/2012

    An important part of the value of automating direct store delivery (DSD) operations comes from having the ability to give customers delivery receipts, order forms and invoices on the spot. Printing documentation at the time of the visit helps ensure accuracy, reduces paperwork and clerical labor in the back office, and accelerates the cash cycle. In some countries, it is a legal requirement that DSD companies to provide and maintain a printed record of each transaction.  By Intermec, Inc.

33. Shopping Survey Report: Connecting With Today's Shoppers 4/16/2012

    Even before the customer walks through the door, many retailers face a significant disadvantage. It used to be that customers relied on retailers, on-site, for most or all product information. In today’s omnichannel, digital world, that’s no longer the case. Many customers conduct online research about a given product: price comparisons, product reviews, substitutes, and more. By Motorola

34. Considering The Advantages Of Voice For Your Forklift Fleet? 3/22/2012
    Voice technology and full-screen, multifunction forklift-mounted terminals that support bar code, RFID and other technologies each have their place in efficient warehouse operations. Both options have relative strengths and limitations regarding their convenience, efficiency, accuracy and the types of information they can collect, process and present to users. By Intermec
35. Selecting The Right Mobile Device Management Solution: On-Premise, Managed Service Or SaaS 1/24/2012
    With a premise-based solution, all servers are installed at your location(s) and are maintained as part of your enterprise.
36. Managing The Next Generation Of BYOD Mobile Devices In The Enterprise 1/24/2012
    In this white paper, we explore the impact that consumerization of IT has on the current enterprise mobility landscape.
37. When Good To Know Is Just Not Good Enough 1/5/2012
    Analytical or Business Intelligence (BI) Solutions have been developed with a primary focus on “informing”. Through a myriad of methods, visualization techniques, KPIs and more recently predictive tools, BI can provide an excellent view of what has happened in the business (and to a more limited extent) what may happen in the future.
38. Tracking To The Right POD System In Food Distribution 11/10/2011
    The food industry is like no other. The distribution process through the supply chain must be timelier, more efficient and more accurate than nearly any other industry. If that was not enough challenge the food distributors have the daunting task in today's economy of not only complying with food industry regulations but also efficiently operating large fleets, managing a mobile workforce, and keep an eye on all important customer service quality.
39. Maximizing Retail Footfall And Conversion Rates In Tandem 10/14/2011
    Many people are quick to talk about the rise of online shipping in terms of how it could spell doom for brick and mortar retailers.
40. Experian FootFall Conversion Insights - Part 6 10/14/2011
    This is the last article in a six piece insight series from Experian FootFall, a retail analytics and consultancy business helping retailers improve store performance.