New shopper survey highlights benefit of wearable tech for sales staff.

 

Retailers looking for ways to streamline workflows and reduce the burden and turnover on their sales teams could find the answer with wearable technology.

 

Zebra Technologies ’s Annual Shopper Study states that high stress leads to physical and psychological risks, and if not managed properly, it can result in high turnover rates.

 

Eighty-five per cent of employees and decision-makers agree that technology better enhances retail workforce stability and future success, according to the supplier’s latest survey.

 

Wearable technology offers hands-free convenience, real-time data access, and instant communication. 

 

Some of the different types of wearables transforming front-line worker productivity include:

 

Bluetooth communication badges 

 

Wearable badges such as  Zebra’s  WS101 Bluetooth Communication Badge feature voice-enabled and hands-free functionality.

 

Wearable computers

 

Wearable computers enable workers to scan products and track stock levels without needing to stop and locate a handheld device, reducing manual errors and speeding up workflows. 

 

These devises enable workers to go hands-free in even the most scan-intensive jobs, including picking orders, putting away incoming inventory and loading/unloading incoming and outgoing shipments. 

 

Handheld mobile computers

 

Devices such as Zebra’s EM45 Series mobile computer enable employees to handle everything from inventory checks to customer requests without the hassle of juggling multiple devices. 

 

Equipped with 5G and Wi-Fi 6E, these devices support instant communication, enhancing coordination across retail departments. And with a variant for built-in RFID functionality, they eliminate the need for manual stock counts and reducing stock discrepancies.