With rapidly evolving in-store click and collect, online purchases, and eCommerce, retail transformation is happening now. As a retailer, you recognized the seismic shift taking place both online and offline, bridging digital and physical shopping experiences, leading to increased sales and expanding business scale.
But the challenges also exist. To cope with the changes which are more evident in the post-pandemic world, retailers need to rethink their operations and upend the traditional processes.
4 Examples of Retail Transformation in Action
As retailers are finding ways to rejuvenate their outdated operating models, digital operating systems that deliver precise in-store physical inventory counts are being well received. This allows retailers to explore several emerging cases for retail transformation:
- Inventory Counting
With the increase in product variety and inventory, getting inventory counting done is often put off. Manual data entry puts a lot of pressure on the small staff (as they need to carry a wiring computer all around and enter data manually) and making errors becomes inevitable.
Consequently, sometimes they order more stock than required, increasing inventory-carrying costs; other times, products aren’t ordered in accordance with the demand, resulting in empty shelves and unhappy customers.
The handheld mobile computer incorporates barcode scanning to eliminate the errors that come with the manual data entry, which makes it easier and more efficient to track down specific items – whether to check stock, locate product position, or look up the product warranty information, all through Wi-Fi.
- Retail Store Operations
In today’s globally integrated, time-sensitive retail environment, data is critical for the success of any business. For example, retailers need to know which products are doing well in the market to work out the best deals with suppliers, while HQ needs to keep an eye on purchased stock to ensure that it’s not sitting in warehouses or in-store shelves for too long. All workers should have access to this information, regardless of their location.
Handheld mobile computer integrated with robust data analytics feature makes it easier to balance anticipated market demand and sales volumes, and more on, the efficient supply chain operations. Ideally, with the help of cloud deployment and a centralized information repository, these modern mobile solutions are unlocking new possibilities by enabling anytime/anywhere access.
- Point of Sale
Meeting the market demand is one of the most basic requirements for any retail business. However, it is easier said than done. Keeping up with changes in seasonal market demands can be a real challenge in retail’s fast-paced world.
Just imagine, you are waiting in a checkout line and a customer holding up the line because of a price dispute – the price they seem on the price tag is not the same appearing on the cash register. The scene is way too familiar in our daily life. Simply relying on paper labels takes up a lot of time for employees to update the price. It also leaves room for human errors, which leads to disputes and delays in the checkout lane.
But luckily, help is coming from the handheld mobile computer. One of the main benefits of the handheld mobile computer is the amount of time and labor it saves. By enabling price updates, retailers can even go one step further by scheduling price updates in advance.
To achieve this, handheld mobile computers utilize secure and wireless networking to communicate with the retail price system. Retailers can scan to access the product data (including product information and image) through the android terminal to respond to consumers quickly.
- Omnichannel Fulfillment
Consumers are embracing the benefits of omnichannel retailing models that include online ordering, home delivery, and curbside pickup in the post-pandemic world.
But just like any other emerging trend, executing omnichannel fulfillment has its share of challenges. Siloed supply chain processes, errors, lack of real-time status updates, inaccurate information about available inventory, and order processing delays are the major roadblocks for seamless omnichannel fulfillment.
To ensure timely and accurate delivery of orders, it’s crucial to leverage a handheld mobile computer with regard to executing fulfillment jobs. Such capabilities include digitally connected warehouses, logistics managers, and workers across the supply chain, gaining insight into product movement, and providing accurate information.
Unlocking the True Value of Retail with UROVO Retail Solution
There are several handheld mobile computers available in the market that claim to possess all the right features to make your business hassle-free. However, UROVO does not work conventionally and goes one step beyond, offering the ultimate retail solution. UROVO’s innovative devices help retailers in the following ways:
- Optimize Inventory and Fulfillment
The ultra-high frequency mobile intelligent terminal DT50U is a must for batch inventory to help retailers keep track of their inventory on the go. They can track down what stock they have limited and what needs to be restocked to meet customer demand.
The built-in 5dBi high-sensitivity RFID antenna can read RFID tags within 20 meters in large quantities. It supports unpacking and inventory remotely, helping retailers complete their inventory work efficiently.
The handheld mobile computer is IP65 dustproof and waterproof with a high-sensitivity touch screen, allowing users to work smoothly even with wet hands, gloves, or touch pens.
With 1.2 meters’ anti-drop, retailers can rest easy knowing their device will not suffer damage if it falls on the ground. The reliable quality adds to the comfort of retailers. Even after long work hours, the retailer does not feel exhausted because of the ergonomically designed handle.
- Empower Retail Store Operation
UROVO’s large-screen mobile smart terminal, the DT50, assists in daily store operations with maximum efficiency. It comes with a 5.7-inch full-screen that provides enough display area for information and high definition resolution visible in solid outdoor light.
It also supports Wi-Fi/4G dual transmission mode to ensure high-speed data transmission indoors and outdoors. Moreover, the international professional scanning code modules manage mainstream 1D/2D codes, strained codes, wear codes, and other distorted barcodes with millisecond-level response speed.
The product has a built-in 4300mAh large capacity replaceable battery with a battery life of more than eight hours. It also supports QC fast charging technology and easily charges within three hours. With low power consumption, retailers face no interruptions in their store operations due to the long battery life.
- Elevate the Customer Experience
The handheld mobile computer DT50 improves the customer experience by supporting NFC reading. As customers expect a higher level of service, the NFC touchpoints are deployed to read information in credit cards, which facilitates digital service experiences in point-of-sale and optimizes the purchase process.
Conclusion
It is essential to acknowledge the fast-changing trends in retail and find solutions to cope with the digital transformation. UROVO brings the most efficient handheld mobile computers like the smart terminals DT50U and DT50 for retailers looking to optimize their inventory and store operations. Explore all innovative devices of UROVO here: https://en.urovo.com/.