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For maximum efficiency and profitability, less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers need to accurately measure the size and weight of shipments to get the most out of available capacity. While weighing is simple, getting accurate measurements is challenging when items are irregular shapes. In this podcast, we explain how GPC, Intel, and Stratix have solved the challenge with a 3D measuring solution mounted on a mobile device.

"If you are not on board with digital, you are not on board with growth." That's the opinion of Madeleine Zook, franchise expert and guest on this episode of the Enterprise Mobility Insights podcast. She breaks down the benefits and challenges of digital transformation in franchise organizations.    Zook says you can have the best franchise idea ever, but without digital, you're going to get stuck because you can't scale properly as the business grows, and you're not going to be able to provide customers with the kinds of experiences they're looking for

While most of the supply chain issues that began with the pandemic have eased, the topic is still top of mind for business leaders for many reasons, including global instability, changed customer expectations, and the need to be nimble with all the continued economic uncertainty. Business leaders don't want to get caught out.   In this podcast with DTG's Connor Merrick and Cameron Shaheen, we look at the warehouse piece in the supply chain and talk about how getting every ounce of efficiency from your resources significantly improves your operations end-to-end. 

For nearly all organizations, mobile has evolved from a "nice to have" to a must-have – especially any organization that leverages frontline workers, like retail, healthcare, field services, etc.  One way to get the benefits and keep costs under control is with shared device programs, but there are challenges, such as user accountability and managing access and permissions.  In this podcast, Brett Cooper, partner at  BlueFletch, explains how to deliver great user experiences while maintaining a high level of control. 

At its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced operating system and hardware improvements that will boost productivity for business users. In this podcast, Tony Glinski, Director of Apple Business at Stratix, also talks about Apple's new mixed reality headset. AR/VR has many business use cases, and the wearable from Apple is drawing lots of interest. 

As Stratix celebrates 40 years in business, we asked CEO Louis Alterman to give us his take on the current state of enterprise mobility and where he sees it headed. From digital transformation to getting the maximum ROI, Louis runs through the biggest challenges for companies and what CEOs are thinking. 

As Stratix celebrates 40 years of great success in business, we went back to the beginning with cofounder Bonney Shuman in this podcast to talk about how the company got started, the challenges of launching a startup, and how Stratix evolved into what it is now.  In the 80s, the technology we were selling was still in its infancy, and Shuman literally had to write the book on some of it. As she recounts, her time was often split between playing teacher as well as saleswoman. Today, Bonney is paying it forward, helping young women become as successful in business as she has been. 

While many industries like retail and restaurants are well into the adoption of mobile solutions that drive higher productivity and better customer experiences in their operations, the hospitality industry—for the most part—is at the early stages of its digital transformation. Some workflows, like booking, are highly digitized, but operations like housekeeping, front desk, event management, concierge, maintenance, and more are not quite there yet. Stratix recently worked with Samsung on an interactive video that shows many of the use cases.  In this podcast with Michael Blake, SVP and Chief Technology Officer at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), we dig into why digital transformation has been slower and where there's potential for improvement and rewards.

After years of pandemic-related disruption, enterprises still face extreme uncertainty. The economic outlook is murky, supply chain issues are still with us, and the ongoing war in Ukraine is impacting energy costs. In this year's 2023 Enterprise Mobility Outlook research, we set out to see how companies are investing in mobile solutions to be as nimble and efficient as possible so they can handle whatever difficulties may come. In this podcast, Stratix Senior VP of Marketing Elizabeth Klingseisen explains the data—including how mobile is changing with more wearables and IoT use in business. Seventy-eight percent of companies say emerging tech will impact their overall IT management strategy.

Amazon has drastically changed customer expectations. People assume that they can get nearly anything—from products to food—delivered to their doorsteps quickly and easily. With the pandemic, we've also seen a dramatic increase in buy online, pickup at stores. Consumers realized they liked it, and that trend continues. It means retailers must meet the new customer expectations with seamless experiences between digital and brick-and-mortar. In this podcast, Stratix's Chief Strategy and Solutions Officer Alex Kalish looks at how mobile devices play a huge role at every step, including supply chain, inventory management, customer service, and point of sale.

Fatigue is a significant problem with the demands on IT teams increasing every day. With technology being so critical to organizational success, you must find ways to relieve the pressure. In this podcast, we'll dig into the causes of IT team burnout with Stratix's Ross Homans. He has some suggestions for what you can do about it.

Supply chain problems are expected to continue for at least another year. In this third podcast in our series around the biggest challenges facing enterprises, our guests explain that some challenges, like shortages of raw materials, will just take time to resolve. Still, many logistics problems can be conquered through holistic supply chain visibility, and mobile devices play a key role in that.