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7 Tips to Mitigate Risk of Infection, Keep the Supply Chain Moving, Employees Safe, and Operations at Full Capacity

The coronavirus pandemic has brought with it a brave new world where the health of the supply chain has never been more critical. From moving essential supplies to the boom in e-commerce, supply chain operations are moving faster than ever before. The health of your employees is vital to keeping the supply chain moving. With increased production, more care must be taken to ensure the continued health and safety of those on the front lines. With that in mind, consider these tips and solutions that help mitigate the risk of infection while maintaining social distance, to keep both employees and

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7 Tips to Mitigate Risk of Infection, Keep the Supply Chain Moving, Employees Safe, and Operations at Full Capacity

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  1. 7 Tips to Mitigate Risk of Infection, Keep the Supply Chain Moving, Employees Safe, and Operations at Full Capacity The coronavirus pandemic has brought with it a brave new world where the health of the supply chain has never been more critical. From moving essential supplies to the boom in e-commerce, supply chain operations are moving faster than ever before. The health of your employees is vital to keeping the supply chain moving. With increased production, more care must be taken to ensure the continued health and safety of those on the front lines. With that in mind, consider these tips and solutions that help mitigate the risk of infection while maintaining social distance, to keep both employees and operations at optimal health. Caring for Shared Devices It’s the nature of the supply chain for devices to be shared by multiple employees across multiple shifts. However, sharing devices makes it difficult to mitigate the risk of spreading germs and keep your employees healthy. Make sure your operation takes time to create cleaning policies and guidelines for each model of your shared devices. Manufacturers like Zebra offer device cleaning guides for each make and model of scanners, printers, mobile computers, and tablets, as well as location services products. Leverage guides like these to develop a best practices protocol for cleaning and sanitizing equipment before, during, and after each shift. Then provide a training session or refresher to communicate to employees cleaning procedures. Add Devices to Your Fleet Consider adding to your mobile fleet to have extra devices on hand to accommodate more cleaning time between uses. For example, Zebra’s TC77 touch computer is a less rugged, more affordable option over the MC9300. For some use-cases, adding the TC77 might offer similar productivity and functionality with the added benefit of implementing a device with greater application flexibility to your fleet. Another option to consider is purchasing refurbished devices. Zebra’s Certified Refurbished Device program offers the same exceptional performance and reliability as any other trusted Zebra solution, but in a manner that maximizes affordability. Eligible devices include the MC31, MC32, MC91, and MC92. These quality-ensured devices are 100% tested, certified, and guaranteed before being supplied with a new battery and added to the re-sale pool. By leveraging refurbished devices, your operation can scale up your mobile fleet to allow more time in between cleanings without impacting your productivity. Consider a UV-Clean Stand-Alone Pad For ultimate peace of mind, consider implementing a sanitizing solution. ENS Group offers a stand-alone unit that sanitizes shared Zebra tablet and mobile computer devices effectively with ultraviolet light dispensed at timed intervals with low levels up to 24” away. The solution kills 99.9% of pathogens and other harmful bacteria within seconds and is motion activated. Automate Workforce Screenings

  2. Many workplaces have enforced the screening of workers regarding certain COVID criteria before allowing them to enter the workplace, including taking of individual temperatures. Manufacturers like Zebra are working with software providers to automate the collection of data points such as temperature checks, documented hand washings, use of personal protective equipment, and employee interactions. Utilizing the Zebra TC5x series, non-contact and possibly Bluetooth methods of collecting this data are being explored. Additionally, software partners have developed applications to assist with daily worker entry screenings, right from the TC52-TC57 mobile computer. Leverage Push-to-Talk Functions Staying in close contact can be done from a distance—especially for teams that leverage Zebra’s Workforce Connect. Workforce Connect adds powerful voice and messaging features to Zebra mobile devices (like the Zebra MC9300 mobile computer) so users only need a single device for their operations and communication needs. Workforce Connect enables workers to have robust one-to-one, site-to-site, and group push-to-talk services over either cellular or Wi-Fi networks. Maximize Workforce Efficiency Never has there been more of a need for maximum workforce efficiency. Tools like Zebra’s Mobility DNA help your operation do more with fewer employees by automating workflows. Through a complete suite of applications, Zebra has made the most popular consumer operating system (Android) an enterprise-ready force to tackle your business, productivity, management, and development needs. New Zebra devices come with fourteen of the eighteen value-added tools within Mobility DNA pre-loaded for free. While it can be challenging and time consuming to determine if your operation is using your mobile devices to their full potential, professional services such a as a health assessment from Miles Data can help. Our team works extensively with mobile device manufacturers, software applications, and network configurations, and we will provide a comprehensive analysis of your entire operation in order to ensure that your business is receiving the most ROI out of your solutions. Implement Mobile Workstations Keeping safe distance is key to helping to mitigate the risk of infection. Leverage mobile workstations to help keep your employees working at a safe distance. Mobile carts can be configured flexibly to accommodate the computers, Zebra printers, and accessories required for your specific application. Additionally, they are easily maneuvered and designed to power up to 4 devices for 8-12 hours. Navigating the New Normal The supply chain has shown its resilience as an industry in the face of an unprecedented health crisis that calls for the ramping up of production lines to meet consumer demand on essential products, while at the same time keeping both the employees on the front line and your operations healthy. As you work to re-open or increase your operating capacity, contact the

  3. experts at Miles Data to help you implement the solutions that will mitigate risk and ultimately give both your employees and your business peace of mind.

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