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Zebra's Your Edge Podcast
Zebra’s Your Edge Podcast features exclusive interviews with technology experts about the issues and trends that matter to your business.
Industrial Automation Insider: The Unexpected, but Highly Effective, Uses of High-Tech and Low-Tech Automation Solutions in Healthcare
Chris Sullivan, Global Healthcare Lead for Zebra, explains how everything from robots and AI to RFID and machine vision is being used from the point of production to the point of care to improve patient experiences. Listen now then visit the Your Edge Blog for more healthcare-related discussions.
28:4223/02/2023
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: How and Why We’re Championing the 4C Model
One’s culture, career, customers and community are no longer siloed. Their overlapping influence requires us to change our vernacular and actions when it comes to matters of inclusion and diversity. That's why most organizations need to make changes to how they approach I&D and, in the course of doing so, embrace the 4C model. Tune in now to learn more.
28:2609/02/2023
Chalk Talk: Love the NFL’s Next Gen Stats? This is How They All Come Together Inside the Command Center
Hear all about the technological feat – and strategic execution by multiple teams inside and outside stadiums – that must happen every game day to give you the detailed play-by-play NFL Next Gen stats on your devices.
33:4409/01/2023
Exclusive Interview: “I Sought Physical Pain to Heal from Emotional Trauma and Strengthen My Mind, and I Would Do It Again.”
Two-time World Ironman Champion Lorna Hopkin had to learn to live again after the loss of her son and multiple tragedies that followed. So, she hit the road (quite literally) to find peace, purpose and her tribe.
19:0422/12/2022
Industrial Automation Insider: This Is What You Should Watch For – and Do – in the Next Few Months According to a Global Futurist and a Business and Market Intelligence Manager
The growing value of automation – and the confluence of robotics, machine vision, and RFID with other technologies – is driven by much more than labor challenges or compliance requirements.
29:2201/12/2022
Chalk Talk Episode #10: Legendary NFL Long Snapper Patrick Mannelly and Bernie’s Book Bank CEO Darrin Utynek Team Up to Share Stories of Unsung Heroes
This dynamic duo met by chance. Now, they’re giving others a chance to “change their story." Find out why – and how – they’re rewriting the stories of so many kids across America (possibly even yours).
37:2323/11/2022
Companies Make a Lot of Printer Security Mistakes. These Are the Most Common, According to One Cybersecurity Expert.
Find out what steps you should be taking today, and every day, to prevent hackers from easily breaching your corporate network via your printers. (It happens far more often than you probably realize.) Then visit the Your Edge Blog for more mobile computer, tablet and printer security tips.
29:0514/11/2022
I&D Action Report: How We’re Enlisting and Empowering Cultural Change Agents Across the Company
Cross-functional collaboration has proven key to developing leaders who can uplift individuals, unite teams, and maximise the diversity of thought that exists within our organization and global ecosystem. Find out exactly what we're doing to create cultural change agents at all levels - including the C-suite - and how you can replicate our strategy within your company. Then visit the Your Edge blog for more I&D updates and personal stories of courage from our employees.
12:4724/10/2022
Experts Say Many Companies Aren’t Managing Their Printers Correctly. Are You?
Printers are critically important to your business. If they go down, so does your output. That’s why Zebra Global Partner Manager, Mark Butler, asked an expert from HP Managed Print Services to talk about a few things you should be doing differently. Listen now then visit the Your Edge Blog for more printer and business technology-related tips.
12:0420/10/2022
This is What It Really Takes to Build a Strong, Collaborative Multigenerational (and Virtual) Team…Based on Personal Experience
Zebra's Senior Director of External Communications, Therese Van Ryne, sat down with an HR director and an Inside Sales team lead to find out the best way to connect and communicate with people of all ages. They also debunked a few popular myths about generational behaviors. Tune in now then visit the Your Edge blog for more insights about building and managing teams and to learn about our guests.
20:5010/10/2022
Fast Forward: Companies are Getting Smarter about How to Use Artificial Intelligence (AI), including antuit.ai and Zebra
It has become more difficult for retailers and CPG companies to forecast demand and manage inventory using traditional business applications. That’s why Zebra and antuit.ai are going all in on AI – and you should too. Tune in to learn more.
20:3507/10/2022
Chalk Talk Episode #8: NFL Pro and Life Literacy Coach Brandon Copeland Wants Us All to Start Normalizing Conversations Around Money and Meet New People. Here’s Why.
NFL Pro Brandon Copeland doesn’t want anyone to go through the personal or professional pitfalls he has, so he’s developing a “blueprint to life” that you can follow. Tune in to learn more about it - and about his recent on and off-field experiences.
Want to learn more about Brandon or check out his past podcast interviews? Visit the Your Edge Blog.
29:4606/10/2022
Chalk Talk Episode #8: Legendary Sportscaster David “Kap” Kaplan Just Wants Us All to Get Along and Live Life All In – and He Has Some Ideas (and a Tattoo) to Inspire Us
Legendary sports broadcaster David "Kap" Kaplan's stories may shock you, but his passion – for life, sports, and helping people – will humble and inspire. Find out how you can literally follow in his footsteps, no matter where you live or how you want to live your life. Tune into the latest episode of Chalk Talk now, then visit the Your Edge Blog to learn more about Kap, the Walk as One Chicago event he talks about, and how you can tune into his daily TV and radio shows.
38:0820/09/2022
Women Who Wow: Jenna Stanley is Proof That “It Never Hurts to Ask” for What You Want in Life (Especially at Work)
In second grade, Jenna Stanley thought she wanted to be a lawyer. In college, she studied economics and psychology. Today, she runs a multi-million-dollar Services and Customer Success business for a Fortune 1000 company. Find out why she veered in so many different directions (and how her big moves paid off).
You can also learn more about the Services and Customer Success business Jenna leads here.
28:2929/08/2022
How to Implement Changes Across Your Cold Chain without Resistance
Whether you’re trying to shift to more sustainable practices, improve quality control or simply gain more efficiencies, experts say these are the best practices and processes to apply. Listen now.
18:1722/08/2022
Industrial Automation Insider: “The Biggest Thing Changing About Automation is Its Relevance”
Two global automation experts say supply chain leaders now see automation as foundational given hiring challenges but warn that you can’t automate in silos if you want to achieve your objectives. You'll want to hear their advice. You can also find more automation best practices and learn about the experts here.
24:2318/08/2022
Chalk Talk Podcast Episode #7: NFL Legend and Football Operations Executive, Troy Vincent, Says Data Will Change What Players, Coaches, Officials and Scouts Do This Season. Find Out How.
As the NFL works to balance tradition with innovation, data is proving core to every decision made in the back office and on the field. This is what to expect, whether you’re an NFL hopeful or just a fan.
Catch up on past Chalk Talk episodes and NFL news here.
41:1817/08/2022
What to Know Before Rolling Out Real-Time Location Solutions Across Your Healthcare System
Chris Sullivan, Global Healthcare Practice Lead at Zebra Technologies, sat down with an RN from APAC and a healthcare technologist from EMEA to talk about how RFID and other track and trace technologies are saving lives and money in hospitals, as well as best practices and common mistakes they see with location technology implementations. Listen now then learn more about location technologies for healthcare here.
27:2010/08/2022
Two Zebra Interns Reveal Why They Chose to Return for a Second Summer Versus “Exploring Their Options” Elsewhere Like Often Advised to Students
As Nicole Hurowitz and Natalie Koenig explain in this podcast interview, Zebra offers opportunities to those who want to take their careers in a completely different direction. That's among the top reasons why they chose to return to Zebra for a second summer. Plus, they were offered hybrid work options, among other benefits. Tune in more to hear more about their career growth these past two years at Zebra as well as the projects they get to work on. If you want to learn more about working at Zebra, visit the Your Edge Blog.
32:4928/07/2022
Industrial Automation Insider: How Pharmaceutical Companies are Pairing Machine Vision with RFID, Temperature Sensors and More for Track and Trace and Compliance
Two global pharma technology experts share some of the unique ways they’ve been working with Zebra customers and partners to address the top challenges faced throughout the supply chain today. Tune in now then visit the Your Edge Blog to learn more about the solutions and best practices discussed.
28:4520/07/2022
Chalk Talk Episode #6: Former NFL Coach Sean Payton Talks about His New Team, as Well as What Excites and Frightens Him about the Next Chapter of His Movie-Worthy Story
We chatted with the soon-to-be Fox Sports analyst about what’s most important to him, why he’s a big fan of homework, and how the football landscape is changing on and off the field. Listen now.
39:4214/07/2022
Cisco Leader Agrees: The Pandemic Subtly Accelerated – and Dramatically Altered – Enterprise Adoption of 5G
Cisco's Shaun McCarthy joins Zebra's Jeff Stark on the Your Edge podcast to paint a realistic picture of 5G’s value to businesses. They also reveal how private 5G could – and should – be used alongside Wi-Fi 6 if you have automation ambitions. Listen now then check out the Your Edge Blog for more insights on the Zebra-Cisco collaboration.
24:5207/07/2022
One Year Later: How Zebra and Fetch Robotics Have Become Better Together – to the Benefit of Front-Line Workers
World-renowned automation experts Melonee Wise and Jim Lawton analyze the robotics innovations that have resulted from Zebra’s acquisition of Fetch. They also reveal what new robot solutions you can expect to see in the future. Listen now then visit the Your Edge Blog to learn more about Melonee, Jim and the work Zebra and Fetch teams are doing.
36:3230/06/2022
Experts: Corporate Social Responsibility Cannot Fall by the Wayside, Especially During Crises
While it can be difficult to prioritize CSR when you’re just trying to keep your business from derailing, maintaining focus may be the best way to stay on track. Experts explain why. Tune in now then visit the Your Edge blog for more CSR best practices.
26:5828/06/2022
Industrial Automation Insider: The Food and Beverage Industry is Cooking Up Some Interesting Solutions to Current Supply Chain Problems
In addition to sharing the scoop on some unique new technology use cases in the food and beverage industry, my guests dish on what quick serve restaurant owners are doing in the kitchen – and in their supply chains – to show food lovers like you and I that we can trust the quality and safety of our dine-in and take-out meals. Listen now then visit the Your Edge Blog to learn more about the technologies they discussed.
19:2513/06/2022
Industrial Automation Insider: Why Zebra Acquired Matrox Imaging and You Should be Excited if You’re Being Driven to Automate Operations
Donato Montanari discusses Zebra’s plans to both simplify and scale machine vision applications specific to robot guidance, 3D inspections, and other business-critical capabilities in today’s complex supply chains. Listen now then check out more about Zebra's vision for machine vision and fixed industrial scanning solutions on the Your Edge blog.
19:2506/06/2022
Chalk Talk Episode #5: The 2022 NFL Draft Was Proof That Anything Can Happen in Vegas
The NFL Draft reminded us that there really is no such thing as an “off season” in the pros. Chalk Talk co-hosts Hale Hentges and Adam Petrus have been digging into the NFL and college player stats to see how things might shake out in the Fall as rosters shape up. Tune in now to hear their expert opinions then visit the Your Edge Blog to catch up on past episodes.
31:4727/05/2022
Industrial Automation Insider: Machine Vision May Have a Storied Past, but It Is Giving Supply Chain Organizations Hope for a Better Future
Today’s supply chain operations are dynamic and data driven. But so are today’s industrial automation solutions, as we’ll prove to you in the new “Industrial Automation Insider” podcast series. Tune into the first episode now.
Want more expert insights on industrial automation? Visit the Your Edge Blog.
24:3619/05/2022
Melonee Wise is a Robot Ninja. But Did You Know She is Also the Latest Winner of the Engelberger Award, the “Nobel Prize of Robotics”?!
Oh, how far Melonee Wise has come since her first robot, which was inspired by a 1980’s catalog and held together with household items. Hear about her journey (and her advice for future roboticists).
26:5111/05/2022
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: Bringing Outside Thinking in to Accelerate Progress
If we want to help others, we must first understand them. Likewise, we must seek inspiration from leading best practices and act with intentionality to advance our own internal inclusion and diversity journey. Find out how Zebra employees are doing both.
11:3329/04/2022
Your Employees Want to Feel Safer at Work. You Want to Reduce the Risk of Incidents. There are Several Ways Location Technology Can Help with Both, According to One Expert.
RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy Technology can be used to control access, coordinate movements around heavy machinery and help ensure common tools don’t become hazards – and that’s just the start. Listen now to find out how technology can help you keep workers safe. Then visit the Your Edge Blog to learn more about the discussed technology.
19:2428/04/2022
Chalk Talk Episode #4: It’s NFL Draft Time, and We Have Some Thoughts on How Things Will Play Out
Plus, my co-host and former NFL pro Hale Hentges reveals why you should never call an NFL hopeful in the three days leading up to the draft. Tune in now then catch up on past episodes or learn more about our work with the NFL on the Your Edge Blog.
36:1927/04/2022
Building Enterprise Technology is an Emotional Business, Says a Top Product Designer
As James Morley-Smith is starting to realize, technology users care less about the utility and more about the look and feel – and that’s influencing the way “user experiences” are engineered. Listen now to learn more about his revelation. Then check out his work on the Your Edge Blog.
20:4721/04/2022
Chalk Talk Episode #3: NFL Pros Dwayne Johnson, Jr. and Chris Streveler Just Spent Three Weeks Working at Zebra. Find Out Why (and What It Was Like).
Will they follow in the footsteps of former NFL Pro Hale Hentges and join Zebra Nation full time after they retire from the league (whenever that may be)? You’ll have to tune in to find out.
41:2415/04/2022
Worried You Lack the Experience or Expertise to Get into Sales or Start Down a New Career Path? Take It from a Luddite Turned High Tech Sales Leader: “People Buy People”
In a new podcast series, Julie Johnson will introduce you to the “Women Who Wow” her every day, including Jane Dennis. Find out how Jane built a rapport as a trusted advisor in tech after selling encyclopedias for 20 years, then visit the Your Edge Blog to learn more about incredibly strong and impressive women.
30:1331/03/2022
Chalk Talk Episode #2: Did You Know RFID Technology Was Used to Track Player Movements During 2022 NFL Combine Drills? What That Means for This Year’s Recruits (and Future Scouting Decisions).
In our latest episode, my co-host and former NFL pro Hale Hentges helps me analyze who – and what – stood out at this year’s Combine as we prepare for the 2022 NFL Draft. Listen now then learn more on the Your Edge Blog.
31:2430/03/2022
RevLogical CTO Explains Why and How His Company Rewrote the Book on Inventory Management
In this exclusive podcast interview, RevLogical CTO Ryan Wager says it’s not enough to perfect inbound, outbound or store floor processes. The key to success is controlling the outcome of every item from the loading dock to point of sale. Listen now then learn more about how RevLogical transformed its inventory management operations.
16:3524/03/2022
Exclusive Interview: Three Former Public Safety Professionals Say These Technologies Could Have Made Their Jobs Easier and Safer
Find out why Steve Wright, Rob Karsch and Matt Wroughton - all former public safety professionals - are now working with law enforcement, fire and rescue agencies to get specific technologies into the field. They want today’s first responders to have the full support and situational awareness they need. Listen now then learn more about the backgrounds of these three experts on the Your Edge Blog.
38:0814/03/2022
What Can We Do to #BreakTheBias About Women in the Workplace (and Society) Once and For All?
We can each take steps to help #BreakTheBias about women's role in the workplace and society say two people leaders who have been advocating for women’s equality for over two decades. Hear their recommendations then learn more about how you can #BreakTheBias on the Your Edge Blog.
26:1708/03/2022
Think a Silverline On-Metal RFID Label is the Silver Bullet for Your Business’s Most Complicated Problems? You Might Be Right!
In the latest episode of That Supplies Show, host Christine Weber asks an outside RFID expert to weigh in on what makes Silverline labels so magical. Listen now then visit the Your Edge Blog to learn more about the labels and RFID application best practices.
10:2115/02/2022
What Do You Think…Were Adam Petrus and Hale Hentges Spot On with Their Super Bowl Predictions?
Listen to last week's Chalk Talk to find out. Then visit the Zebra Your Edge blog to learn more about the NFL's Next Gen Stats.
12:2914/02/2022
CTO Insight: Who and What We Trusted to Guide Our Journey to the Cloud
In a new interview, Zebra CTO Tom Bianculli talks about Zebra’s current cloud strategy, the industry shift to more “cloud-native platforms,” and key learnings from the company’s overall digital transformation that could help you, too. Listen now, then visit the Your Edge Blog for more exclusive industry and company insights.
25:1826/01/2022
Inclusion & Diversity Expert: Why Every Company Needs to Assess Its “Performance”
In her Q4 Action report, Natalie Bodus talks about Zebra’s measured progress toward building a culture of belonging and explains how to identify and eliminate performative actions to become a better ally to employees, customers, and community members. Listen to it now then visit the Your Edge Blog to learn more about Zebra's commitment to inclusion and diversity.
15:2328/12/2021
Winter is Coming. It’s Time to Break Out Your Thermal (Printing Supplies).
In the latest episode of That Supplies Show, we explain the qualities to look for when choosing thermal ribbons so you can keep operations running optimally through peak season – and all year long. Listen now then learn more on the Your Edge Blog.
11:5909/12/2021
Not a Fan of Heavy Metal? Neither are Some RFID Readers. That’s Why You Need to Hear This.
In our latest episode of “That Supplies Show,” we reveal the real reason why your RFID reader might not be connecting with your label/tag. Listen now then visit the Your Edge Blog for more information on on-metal RFID solutions.
16:4401/11/2021
With Cyberattacks on the Rise, Security Strategies Must Change. Here’s What You Should Be Doing Now.
Zebra’s Chief Security Officer Mike Zachman explains how you can “Do Your Part and #BeCyberSmart” in this age of constant threats.
Mike, who was just named to CISO’s Top 100 CISO (C100) list, spends his days monitoring for vulnerabilities, tracking new threats, and recommending new strategies and tactics for Zebra as well as our partners and customers. So, we asked him to give us an honest assessment of the current cyber climate and what types of threats could become most concerning in the coming months. He also explains what you can do to protect your company and customer data against bad actors.
18:4020/10/2021
Zebra Just Acquired Its Third Software-as-a-Service Company in Two Years. What’s Going On?!
We sat down with Suresh Menon for a revealing conversation about what Zebra is trying to do to help retailers, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and possibly even healthcare organizations predict the future. Listen now then visit the Your Edge blog to learn more.
19:0207/10/2021
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: What Zebra Has Been Doing to Bring More Diverse Perspectives to Customer Projects
In this latest interview, Natalie Bodus shares the best practices her team relies on to attract diverse talent, create an equitable company culture and elevate Zebra as a top workplace. Many could prove beneficial to your organization, too. Listen now then learn more about Zebra's inclusion and diversity initiatives on the Your Edge blog.
14:4430/09/2021
How Strong Is Your (Label’s) Bond?
In our latest episode of That Supplies Show, we talk about the “glue” that keeps everything together – and tell you how to avoid sticky situations with customers, regulators and supply chain partners. Listen now then visit the Your Edge blog for more tips on how to get the most out of your supplies investment.
20:2929/09/2021
The Supply Chain Situation is Serious, but There are Some Things Small Businesses Can Do to Turn Things Around.
Thinking about increasing your safety stock, tech spend, or vendor relationships to ensure on-time delivery to customers? Two supply chain experts explain what it really takes to regain control of your small business operations. Listen now then visit the Your Edge blog for small business advice.
16:4517/09/2021