Why You Need Zebra VisibilityIQ^TM Foresight for Instant Business Intelligence

In the warehousing and logistics industry, staying competitive means continuously optimizing the performance of your mobile devices, predicting potential issues, and minimizing downtime. Zebra Technology’s VisibilityIQ Foresight is a cutting-edge analytics solution designed specifically for these needs. It goes beyond traditional Mobile Device Management (MDM) by offering real-time insights and predictive analytics to help companies make data-driven decisions instantly, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations. Here’s a closer look at why SK&T recommends VisibilityIQ Foresight for any warehouse seeking real business intelligence that drives results.

Traditional MDM Solutions Offer Limited Insight and Performance

Most warehouses rely on MDM solutions to manage and track devices, ensuring they’re secure and up to date. However, traditional MDM systems have limitations. While they offer visibility into device status, basic usage, and some security parameters, they don’t provide the kind of predictive insights that help warehouse managers proactively avoid potential issues.

Warehouses are dynamic environments with devices spread across multiple locations, handling various tasks. Device performance and productivity are critical, and any downtime or sub-optimal device usage can lead to delays, lost revenue, and increased operational costs. Simply knowing that a device is online isn’t enough; companies need predictive data to ensure devices are performing optimally and to prevent issues before they arise.

VisibilityIQ Foresight Predicts Device Performance to Maximize ROI

VisibilityIQ Foresight is an advanced analytics tool that aggregates data from different sources and presents it on a single dashboard, enabling real-time monitoring of your entire device fleet’s health, utilization, and location. Powered by predictive analytics, it provides actionable insights into your scanners, printers, mobile computers and tablets to help warehouse leaders make informed decisions and maximize ROI.

Using VisibilityIQ, you can view detailed data on every device’s usage patterns, location, network connectivity, battery health, and much more. Instead of only managing device security and software updates, VisibilityIQ gives you insights into how effectively each device is being used, whether it’s misplaced, and if it’s experiencing any recurring issues that could impact productivity.

Optimize Your Warehouse Devices with Instant Business Intelligence

Investing in VisibilityIQ Foresight has clear benefits that go beyond basic device tracking. Here’s how it drives real ROI in the warehouse:

Increase Device Uptime

Device downtime is a costly problem in warehouses. When a scanner or tablet fails, it can halt operations, delay shipments, and increase labor costs. VisibilityIQ Foresight uses predictive analytics to help identify devices at risk of failure, such as those with deteriorating battery health or connectivity issues. By addressing these problems proactively, warehouse managers can prevent unexpected downtime and keep operations running smoothly.

With real-time monitoring of device performance, VisibilityIQ can alert IT teams to potential issues, allowing for timely interventions. For instance, if a battery is nearing the end of its life, managers can replace it before it fails, ensuring continuous device availability. This proactive approach to maintenance leads to longer device lifespans and less operational disruption.

Enhance Productivity and Throughput

Wearable and handheld devices are essential for warehouse staff who rely on them to scan items, access inventory data, and communicate with team members. With VisibilityIQ Foresight, managers can track the location and usage of each device, ensuring they’re utilized efficiently across the warehouse. This means workers have access to the right tools when they need them, eliminating unnecessary downtime spent searching for misplaced devices.

Plus, VisibilityIQ’s data insights allow for better allocation of devices based on demand. For example, if one area of the warehouse experiences higher traffic, additional devices can be allocated there to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks. This targeted approach ensures that devices are deployed where they’ll have the most impact on productivity.

Reduce Operational Costs

VisibilityIQ Foresight helps warehouses save costs by optimizing device usage and reducing unnecessary repairs. Through detailed insights into device health and performance, managers can implement a preventative maintenance schedule that addresses issues before they require expensive repairs or replacements.

By reducing downtime and improving device allocation, VisibilityIQ Foresight also lowers the overall cost of labor. With functioning devices always available across multiple shifts, workers can complete tasks faster and more efficiently, leading to lower labor costs per task.

Make Data-Driven Decisions

VisibilityIQ Foresight doesn’t just provide data; it turns data into actionable insights. The centralized dashboard displays key metrics and trends, allowing managers to make informed decisions quickly. Whether you need to assess device health, identify usage patterns, or track performance over time, VisibilityIQ presents the information in an accessible, easy-to-understand format.

This instant access to critical information enables data-driven decision-making, allowing IT and operations leaders to respond to issues in real-time. Managers can also use historical data to forecast future device needs and maintenance schedules, ensuring they stay ahead of potential challenges.

Improve Employee Safety and Satisfaction

VisibilityIQ Foresight contributes to a safer and more satisfying work environment for warehouse employees. By ensuring devices are always operational and well-maintained, workers can rely on their tools to get the job done efficiently.

Predictive maintenance and real-time location tracking help prevent situations where workers are left without a functioning device, reducing stress and ensuring they can complete tasks safely and effectively. Happier, safer employees are more productive and less likely to experience burnout, ultimately leading to better retention and lower recruitment costs.

VisibilityIQ Foresight Key Features for Actionable Warehouse Insights

Eliminate the guesswork around battery replacements and ensure your devices are updated with the latest security features.

• Single pane of glass: A unified dashboard shows device health, utilization, and location across the entire warehouse.
• Predictive analytics: VisibilityIQ uses data from various sources to predict and prevent issues before they impact productivity.
• Real-time alerts: Managers receive instant notifications about device health issues, allowing them to respond quickly.
• Historical data tracking: By analyzing historical data, warehouses can forecast future needs and optimize resource allocation.
• Seamless integration: Works with a variety of Zebra devices, from handheld computers to scanners, making it adaptable to different workflows.

SK&T Helps You Harness the Power of Zebra VisibilityIQ Foresight

In a competitive industry where efficiency and uptime are paramount, investing in advanced analytics with VisibilityIQ Foresight is a strategic decision that can yield long-term success for your warehouse operations. By going beyond traditional MDM solutions, it empowers warehouse managers with the insights needed to make proactive, data-driven decisions—from increasing device uptime to optimizing resource allocation.

As a trusted partner of Zebra Technologies, SK&T is well-equipped to help your warehouse integrate VisibilityIQ Foresight seamlessly into your operations. From initial setup to ongoing support, SK&T ensures that your team can maximize the value of this powerful tool to make device performance your competitive edge.

Start a discussion with an SK&T solution expert today by calling (720) 851-9108 or send us a message.