Vocollect Hosts Aberdeen Group Webinar ‘Voice Technology Meets the e-Commerce Distribution Challenge’
Findings from Aberdeen Group’s latest white paper unveiled, including benefits of deploying voice technologies to unleash greater operational and business performance
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vocollect, a business unit of Intermec, Inc. (NYSE: IN) and the world leader in voice-centric solutions for mobile workers in distribution and warehouse environments, will host a webinar on April 27 to disclose findings from the new Aberdeen Group white paper, “Voice Technology Meets the e-Commerce Distribution Challenge.”
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Companies operating in today’s business environment face the continual pressure to reduce operating expenses while maximizing resource utilization. To achieve this delicate balance efficiently and effectively, companies seek to better understand their performance, current capabilities, and the use of enabling technologies, including voice. | |
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* 3.10X as likely to better leverage part-time/full-time mix and/or retain shift volumes |
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* 1.70X as likely to reduce staff and/or eliminate idle resources |
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* 1.31X as likely to improve perfect order rates by improving pick accuracy and on-time shipments |
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Mike Miller, senior director, consulting and implementation services at Vocollect, along with Bob Heaney, senior research analyst, supply chain management at Aberdeen, will profile best practices and critical insights into the capabilities that leading companies have implemented to manage the surge in volume and the shift toward multi-channel and web ordering within their warehouse. Main discussion points will include: |
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* Industry insights from Aberdeen Group research |
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* Case study of best-in-class operation |
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* Three things to consider before embarking on deploying voice for greater business performance |
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WHEN: |
Wednesday, April 27, 2:00-2:45 p.m. EDT |
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To register for the Aberdeen Webinar Hosted by Vocollect, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/533003104.
About Vocollect
Vocollect, a business unit of Intermec, Inc. (NYSE:IN), is the leader in creating and providing voice-centric solutions for mobile workers in distribution and warehouse environments worldwide. The speech recognition software and extreme recognition accuracy of in-vocabulary speech helps customers achieve a higher level of business performance through voice. Every day, over 300,000 workers worldwide use Vocollect’s comprehensive voice solutions to distribute more than $3 billion in goods from distribution centers and warehouses to customer locations. A global team of over 2,000 supply chain reseller and channel partner experts supports Vocollect Voice offerings. Vocollect VoiceWorld Suite integrates with all major WMS and ERP systems, including solutions from SAP AG, and supports the industry’s leading mobile computing devices. For more information, visit www.vocollect.com.
Vocollect®, Vocollect Voice®, and Vocollect VoiceWorld Suite™ are trademarks of Vocollect, Inc. All rights reserved.
About Intermec
Intermec Inc. (NYSE:IN) develops and integrates products, services and technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets and information. Core technologies include rugged mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers, label media, and RFID. The company’s products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations. For more information about Intermec, visit www.intermec.com or call 800-347-2636.
CONTACT:
Vocollect
Company Contact:
Susan Muttart, 412-349-2543
scmuttart@vocollect.com
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Media Contact:
Lauren Curley, 617-529-6463
lauren@straight-linepr.com
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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Technology Data Management Supply Chain Management Networks Software Telecommunications Other Technology Mobile/Wireless VoIP Manufacturing Other Manufacturing Retail
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