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Keeping Count: How to Successfully Deploy RFID in Retail

Though the benefits of RFID are plentiful—including inventory record accuracy, display compliance, and futuristic uses of technology to improve the customer experience—retailers must ask the question: is RFID the right fit? Metals and liquids pose a challenge for RFID tags, and while there are workarounds, this is still something to consider. So, what justifies…

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Keeping Count: RFID History and How It is Used Today

While many have likely not heard of radio frequency identification (RFID), most consumers are using it. Card tap payment—the one that allows you to skip the fuss of inserting your card into the reader — is an example of RFID. Datascan’s VP of Technology Strategy, Herb Billings, explains the uses of RFID technology with…

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Keeping Count: RFID’s Exciting Impact in Retail

Stores often wonder: Why do shoppers leave without a purchase? There are four main reasons: Items are out of stock. There’s no one to help. It takes too much time to finalize the shop. The experience is impersonal. The solution? RFID. RFID improves the out-of-stock problem by providing real-time stock levels, which is crucial…

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Keeping Count: RFID’s Role in Supply Chain Management

Remember the toilet paper scarcity? Yeah. That. What if we told you that could have been avoided or minimized? Herb Billings, VP of Technology Strategy at Datascan, dives into the effects radio frequency identification (RFID) has on the supply chain with host Tyler Kern. RFID provides inventory record accuracy at affordable rates. Having this feature…

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Keeping Count: What are the main drivers prompting retailers to implement RFID?

Datascan’s VP of Technology Strategy, Herb Billings, converses with Tyler Kern about the benefits of using radio frequency identification (RFID). There are four main uses for RFID: “It improves inventory record accuracy. It reduces manual labor time around inventory management tasks. You can implement it for anti-theft, and display compliance — making sure you have…

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Keeping Count: Ways to Minimize Returns

Welcome to Herb’s Hot Takes, where we address the growing challenges of retail returns in today’s digital landscape. We explore the complexities of returns and provide expert insights to help navigate this crucial aspect of operations. With the rise of e-commerce, returns have become an inevitable part of retail operations. Retailers can employ strategies to…

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Herb’s Hot Hot Takes: The Five Effects of Bad Inventory Management

Unlock the potential of your retail business with Herb’s Hot Takes, featuring Herb Billings, Datascan’s VP of Product Strategy, as he reveals how RFID technology can revolutionize your growth. In this episode, Herb addresses the critical impact of poor inventory record accuracy on your business’s success. Discover the five key consequences that stem from inaccurate…

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A Father’s Legacy: Balancing Career and Parenthood in the Tech Industry with Scott Stevens
December 19, 2024

For Scott Stevens, a veteran of the semiconductor and PC industry, it’s not just the innovation and technological revolutions that mark the timeline of his journey. More precious are the personal milestones: the births of his three children, Jenny, Will, and Cole. As a dedicated father, he prioritized carving out time during his bustling…

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Tailored Vibration Solutions for Microscopes Enhance Accuracy, Stability & Precision
December 19, 2024

Welcome to another engaging episode of “Vibrations,” a TMC podcast hosted by Daniel Litwin, the voice of B2B. This episode dives deep into the intricacies of tailored vibration solutions for microscopes, an essential tool in various scientific and industrial settings. Join us as we explore how these solutions enhance the functionality and precision of…

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Madewell’s Data Driven Evolution for Today’s Consumer
December 19, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of retail, success hinges on understanding the modern consumer’s priorities: personalized shopping, timeless quality, and seamless experiences. Madewell, a denim-first brand, has leaned into these trends by redefining its in-store shopping and product strategies. With the rise of digital integration and customer-driven design, the stakes have never been higher for…

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Retail Reimagined: Unpacking the Retail in Box for Small & Medium Retailers
Retail Reimagined: Unpacking the Retail in Box for Small & Medium Retailers
December 19, 2024

India’s retail sector is experiencing a digital revolution, and Intel’s Retail in a Box is leading the charge. In this episode of To the Edge and Beyond, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores how this innovative solution integrates AI-driven analytics and advanced POS systems to streamline operations for India’s 10-13 million kirana stores and small…

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What Does An Ideal Inventory Counting Solution Look Like for Retailers Worldwide?
September 13, 2021

On this episode of Keeping Count, a podcast from the experts at Datascan, Host Tyler Kern talked with Gerry Meca, Chief Information Officer at Datascan. They talked about some of the trends in the industry and what they will look like moving forward. Meca joined Datascan as VP and Chief Information Officer in March…

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