How to reinvent your business in the days of Covid-19: digitizing your store and inventory management

The health emergency caused by the spread of Covid-19 has forced many businesses to undergo a major reorganization, which was necessary to maintain their competitiveness in a radically changed environment from that before the pandemic.

First and foremost, this process goes through a radical technological renewal, resulting in increased digitization of management and business activities.

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The three areas of digital innovation

In line with 51 percent of Businesses in 2020 deciding to renovate their spaces and technologies, in 2021 , retail establishments will also adapt to the change, which is essential if they are not to lose market share, customers and growth opportunities.

The process of digitizing a business mainly involves three areas:

1. The integration of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) devices;
2. Cybersecurity;
3. The use of Big Data.

Which, along with the Cloud, are the key areas for accessing state, regional and EU funding.

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The primary purpose of technological innovation is to fill the gaps that arise from insufficient or no use of ICT; according to the report ISTAT “Business and ICT“, with reference to the year 2020, most of the Italian SMEs manifests one poor degree of digitization; in particular “8 percent say they make use of at least two smart devices or interconnected systems, robotics and big data analytics, and only 4.5 percent use 3d printers in manufacturing processes“.

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Covid’s -19 push toward digitization

The deployment of Covid-19 has had a major impact on the digital innovation process, generating ahigh demand for digital infrastructure and services.

The trend is due, primarily, to the need to actively respond to new needs determined by the specific contingencies of the historical moment and has affected every economic and business sector.

Nevertheless, as the DESI (the Economy and Society Digitization Index) report on 2020 notes: “
Italian companies lag behind in the use of technologies such as cloud and big data
, as well as in the adoption of e-commerce.”

Only 4 in 10 large enterprises, according to ISTAT data, use online sales (for SMB the figure is 10 percent) while cloud use more than doubled in 2020 (59 percent) compared to 2018 (23 percent). In any case, the National Institute of Statistics also shows an overall low or very low level of business digitization .

Solutions for digitizing your business

Theintegration of digital technologies is one of the main shortcomings of Italian companies; according to the DESI report, during 2020 the related indicators did not show any substantial improvement, despite government initiatives (the National “Enterprise 4.0” Plan and the Transition 4.0 plan).

In any case, there is no shortage of solutions; in addition to the purchase of more modern and efficient devices, which can ensure better performance in terms of quality and quantity, it is necessary to make use of specialist advice for the integration of devices in use by the company and the implementation of an appropriate management system According to a precise organizational model.

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How to optimize archive management

A key aspect of digital innovation is database management, which involves a twofold need: ensuring data security and organizing inventories in a functional way.

This requires enhancing cybersecurity, protecting not only data but also networks and the devices that connect to them.

For inventory management, on the other hand, the digital transition primarily leverages the use of wireless labeling devices, to be integrated with an appropriate management program.

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Solutions to optimize costs

Digitizing a business activity poses many challenges, includingcost optimization, which is one of the most complex goals to achieve.

There are many options available: from using digital innovation incentives (the digitization vouchers issued by the government and the regions) to choosing innovative solutions such as operating leases, a formula that can significantly cut costs without sacrificing operational efficiency.

What is Operational Rental

The operating rental formula is aimed at all businesses such as enterprises, micro enterprises, stores and offices that need to purchase new technology or completely renovate the technology fleet at an affordable cost.

In fact, it allows you to get complete workstations, labelers, multifunction printers, security and cybersecurity devices and more, paying a single monthly or quarterly fee, with minimal bureaucracy, maintenance and warranty included as well as significant tax benefits.

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Rearrange spaces with Safety Signage Labels.

In addition to being required by law (protocol of the March 14, 2020 signed by government, labor union and enterprises), to manage flows, quota entrances, clearly communicate social distancing rules and convey hygiene practices, it is now necessary to have safety signage to organize an orderly and efficient work environment, conveying professionalism and reliability to customers and employees.

Le labels, which must be clear, readable and also suitable, when needed, for outdoor display, are functional To reorganize folders, quickly find documentsi without wasting time and relying on a single modulable device, smart and easy to manage, to which the store and/or warehouse database and inventory can be linked.

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Highly intuitive and extremely easy-to-use labeling devices such as Brother P-touch, QL and VC labeling devices, which can be easily combined with the free “P-touch Editor” software and the iPrint&Label application; thanks to these devices, customized security signage can be created, even with the addition of the company logo.

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The productive, queue-free and well-organized store? All it takes is a device

To make store or office operations more efficient and productive and avoid unnecessary disruptions caused by an outdated, slow, and unintelligent fleet of machines, simply equip yourself with a single device.

For example, one can replace the old, bulky A3 printer with a compact and versatile A4 printer that is very easy to use, can also be placed on the desk, and is of the latest generation with identical functionality but a smaller shape. The customizable and intuitive display will allow even the least experienced to use it.

Why is the bar code necessary?

Barcoding is necessary both in smaller businesses and in large-scale retail, where it is mandatory, to:

• Perform accurate counts in the warehouse;
• Keeping track of product handling;
• Appear more professional by methodically organizing work.

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