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Keeping Count: Ways to Minimize Returns
Welcome to Herb’s Hot Takes, where we address the growing challenges of retail returns in today’s digital landscape. We explore the complexities of returns and provide expert insights to help navigate this crucial aspect of operations. With the rise of e-commerce, returns have become an inevitable part of retail operations. Retailers can employ strategies to…
Retail Display Compliance as a Primary Use Case for Implementing RFID
Explore the powerful application of RFID technology in ensuring display compliance within brick and mortar retail environments. Join us as we delve into real-world examples of how RFID has become a game-changer for retailers, with a focus on a major shoe retailer’s success story. Display compliance plays a crucial role in enticing customers to make…
The Advancement of RFID Adoption and Implementation in Retail
Join Datascan as we explore the current state of RFID adoption and implementation in the retail environment. In this insightful video, our expert, Max, discusses the successes and challenges associated with integrating RFID technology in retail operations. Over the past two decades, the landscape of RFID implementation has evolved significantly. In the early stages, RFID…
What concerns do retailers have when considering a self-scan solution?
Discover peace of mind with Datascan’s self-scan solution with RFID expert Hunter McNally. By adddressing retailers’ concerns head-on, Datascan’s custom RFID solutions ensures seamless implementation, data security, loss prevention, and optimal customer experience. Trust Datascan to revolutionize your retail operations with a worry-free self-scan solution. The number one concern that clients bring to Datascan is…
The Ins and Outs of the Inventory Record Accuracy Formula
Welcome to Herb’s Hot Takes! Tyler Kern and Herb Billings, VP of Product Strategy at Datascan, dive into the world of record accuracy formulas. They discuss various options and how they differ, including the percentage of SKUs with accurate counts, the absolute difference formula, and the Symmetric Mean Absolute Percentage Error (SMAPE) formula. For RFID-based…
The Negative Impacts of Poor Inventory Accuracy
Herb Billings, Vice President of Product Strategy at Datascan, is back in the studio with host Tyler Kern for another episode of Herb’s Hot Takes. This episode digs into the negative effects organizations can experience when they exhibit poor inventory accuracy. Every retailer in the world is affected by inventory accuracy, whether it is positive…
Achieving Alignment, Accountability, and Sustainable Culture through Partnership
Marquette Savings Bank discuss their journey of transformation and the positive impact of working with TSG, on their strategic plan. They reflect on the initial state of the bank, where various processes were already in place for monitoring performance, coaching employees, and sales coaching. However, there was a realization that these efforts needed to be…
Identifying Lightning Damage on Pecan Trees: Tips from TreeNewal
Join ISA Certified Arborist Wes Rivers from TreeNewal as he examines the aftermath of lightning damage on a pecan tree. In this insightful video, Wes highlights the path taken by the lightning bolt through the tree, causing superheating of the water inside. The resulting vapor expansion creates visible damage to the tree. The tree’s survival…
Explore the Training Benefits Stenograph Offers
Case CATalyst offers a range of training opportunities for users. The software itself includes interactive video training and a platform called the SEND, available to those with an EDGE support contract. Case Catalyst boasts the largest network of training agents, making it convenient for users to access training resources. For individuals transitioning from different software…
The Intersection of Data and Technology
Technology serves as a producer of data, and data plays a crucial role in driving change, whether it’s operational or behavioral. To achieve operational improvements, it’s essential to assess how technology adoption is enhancing efficiency. On the other hand, driving behavioral change requires leveraging data to demonstrate the value derived from implementing effective…
AI’s Role In Contract Analysis and Intent Realization
Contract management has evolved beyond the mere creation of contracts. It now encompasses activities such as contract discovery and the integration of contract data with enterprise data.
How does AI affect business objectives around revenue and risk?
Implementing an effective Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system has a significant impact on risk and compliance management. It allows organizations to proactively identify risks that may have gone unnoticed and ensures that contractual obligations are being met from a compliance perspective. With CLM, businesses can assess the fulfillment of contract intent, conduct appropriate…
AJ Wilcox Explains How LinkedIn Ads compare with other ad platforms like Facebook or Google
AJ Wilcox of B2Linked provides a comparative analysis of LinkedIn ads with other platforms like Facebook (Meta) and Google on this episode of the CoachYu show. It also discusses the application of the BANT (Budget, Authority, Need, Timing) model in lead qualification. LinkedIn ads are similar to Facebook as they target audiences based on their profiles,…
AJ Wilcox Explains LinkedIn B2B Targeting and Formats
LinkedIn excels in B2B targeting, offering unique ways to target professionals at scale. It allows targeting based on job title, department, seniority, skills, LinkedIn groups, company size, industry, geography, and company name. LinkedIn has been capable of account-based marketing, targeting specific companies by name, since its inception. LinkedIn also offers list upload features for targeting…
What recent innovations are impacting the way we work?
The availability of data analytics has empowered legal departments to report and utilize legal and contract statistics for making informed decisions. The ability to generate reports on negotiated clauses, contract templates, and contract life cycle times is highly valuable. By analyzing this data, legal departments can gain insights, identify targets, and establish key performance indicators,…
Myth: CLM Belongs to Legal
While contracts are legal documents, their impact extends beyond the legal department. Contract transformation should involve other departments because contracts define relationships that belong to the entire business. Whether it’s purchasing, selling, or hiring, contractual obligations affect multiple departments. For example, security and risk teams have a vested interest in contract negotiations due to…
What Is Your Why?
Contracts have often been overlooked as a valuable document throughout the entire transaction life cycle, despite being time-consuming and tedious. Recognizing the importance of leveraging contracts to track agreed-upon elements from purchase to payment and maintaining strong partnerships with their partners. By gaining insights into what was agreed upon and how it was…
Reducing Cavitation Risks with Filtration
As the mobile market moves to reduce the weight and size of equipment, an easy target is to shrink the hydraulic reservoir in a system. Schroeder’s new AFT Filter is an Innovative “Spin-In” filter designed to remove additional air from your hydraulic system. Reach out to GCC to learn more about Schroeder’s tank…
Importance of Badging and Credentials for Learners
Microcredentialing, also known as badging, is a method to recognize learners for demonstrating competency-based learning. Learners complete tasks or activities that showcase their acquired skills, which are then reviewed by experts in the field. Upon successful review, learners are rewarded with a microcredential or badge that can be shared and displayed on platforms like LinkedIn…
The Evolving Role of the Modern Integrator
Join Pro AV Today host Ben Thomas and Kevin Henneman, President of KMH Integration, as they explore the dynamic changes in the AV industry. The two discuss how integrators are redefining their role beyond product distribution and finding new ways to create value for their customers. In this episode, Kevin shares his firsthand experiences and…
Gear Comes in, Gear Goes Out
Watch this short, fun video of gear being checked in and gear being checked out!
A Dollar A Day Strategy: Sneak Peek of RDMA Event With Dennis Yu
The CoachYu show gives you a sneak peek of the RMDA event with Dennis Yu, CEO of Blitzmetrics. Dennis is a seasoned search engine engineer who advocates for a “dollar a day” strategy in digital marketing. This involves testing various pieces of content with a small budget, then investing more in the most effective ones. He…
Why Apple’s New Headset Might be the Final Nail in the Consumer VR Coffin
Apple is on the cusp of launching its first mixed-reality headset, and this could mean a big shake-up for the VR market. It’s a bit like a storm brewing on the horizon – the VR market, already in a state of flux, might just get that final gust of wind that tips it over the edge….
Justen Martin On What Separates Your Digital Marketing Agency From Other Agencies
How can you set your digital marketing agency apart from others? Justen Martin, Partner for Learn Do Teach emphasizes the core values of mastery, accountability, trust, commitment, and honesty on this episode of the CoachYu Show. He believes these values allow his company to align with people who share similar values. The company’s approach is…
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