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Barcode scanning & driver mental health

Dave Pickburn #StreamTeam update | 17 May 2019 Hi! Welcome to this weeks’ Stream update. I’m Dave and this is coming to you from outside our offices in Leeds, its a nice day today. We’ve had a couple of new sign-ups this week, including quite a big new customer for us. One of our new corporate customers […]

#StreamTeam ePOD Devices Video Updates Posted by Zoe on May 17, 2019.

Are eCommerce & on-demand leading the way in workforce mobility?

How ecommerce is driving the need for ever faster field operations Zebra Technologies this week released their latest vision study which looks at how leading organisations are using mobility and innovative technologies to meet ever increasing service expectation demands from consumers. After surveying 2,000 organisations, Zebra’s The Future of Field Operations Study outlines predictions for […]

ePOD Devices Posted by Zoe on March 22, 2019.

How to use barcodes with delivery tracking software

For small businesses with a lighter delivery load, barcode scanning may seem unnecessary. But what happens as those small businesses grow, expanding to multiple product lines and various routes each day? When deliveries are going smoothly, and you have a tracking system in place, delivery management can still be simple at scale. But what happens when a […]

Delivery & Logistics Management ePOD Devices Posted by Zoe on October 17, 2018.

What is the requirement for Proof of Delivery?

What is Proof of Delivery? Proof of Delivery (also known as POD) shows that an item has been delivered. BusinessDictionary.com has defined Proof of Delivery as a: “Receipt signed by a consignee or recipient, confirming delivery of a shipment in good order and condition“ So what does that mean in practice? Proof of Delivery gives […]

Delivery & Logistics Management ePOD Devices Posted by Zoe on July 16, 2018.

What is the Difference Between a Touch Mobile Computer and a PDA?

When the time comes around to replacing or upgrading the hardware in your business, the options can seem endless. We’ve discussed some of the key considerations when upgrading driver phones; the merits of using Android, over other OS (operating systems); and what makes enterprise-grade devices stand out over consumer smartphones. Both the STREAM Mobile Driver […]

ePOD Devices Posted by Zoe on November 6, 2017.

What Makes Zebra’s OS Stand Out Over Consumer Smartphones?

Android is the most popular mobile operating system (OS), with 70.1% of people using Android(compared to 21% on iOS) worldwide and in the UK, with 55% of people using Android in (compared to 42.3% on iOS). Despite its’ popularity and great capabilities as an OS, however, Android alone isn’t perfectly suited to business use. In […]

ePOD Devices Posted by Zoe on August 22, 2017.

Why the Zebra TC56 is the Best Device for Logistics

Chosing a phone for logistics staff, like drivers and warehouse operatives, can be a daunting task. Which device has all the features needed to reduce downtime, make your logistics process more efficient and productive, and improve customer service? Zebra‘s TC56 is perfectly suited to the transport and logistics industry. When you’re delivering goods in your […]

Delivery & Logistics Management ePOD Devices Posted by Zoe on August 2, 2017.

How to Increase Productivity for Commercial Drivers

Our partners at Zebra Technologies are experts in increasing workforce productivity by using the right hardware for the job. What exactly the right hardware is, will depend on your business, your budget and your priorities. Increasingly, companies are choosing to purchase consumer-grade smartphones for their drivers. In some cases, some businesses are adopting a ‘bring-your-own-device’ […]

ePOD Devices Uncategorized Posted by Zoe on July 10, 2017.

10 Reasons why Android on Zebra is great for Commercial Drivers

Android is the operating system designed and maintained by Google and used primarily on a range of touchscreen devices. In May 2017, Google announced that they had reached 2 billion monthly active users on Android worldwide. In fact, as of the start of 2017, 81.7% of the 432 million smartphones sold in the last quarter […]

ePOD Devices Posted by Zoe on June 13, 2017.

10 Important Things to Consider Before Upgrading Your Driver’s Phones

Upgrading your team’s mobile devices can feel like a chore. What kind of phone is best for delivery drivers? Not all team members need a ruggedised device. For some, a regular commercial smartphone is perfect for the job. But other members of your team, like your drivers, will likely need something more robust and more […]

ePOD Devices Posted by Zoe on May 26, 2017.

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