Wearable technology may be the next step in harnessing the power of data to improve business decisions and processes. Wearables expand on the Internet of Things, adding sensors to capture data in the Cloud with a business focus. According to an article by Cisco, this new technology can provide a significant return on investment.
Wearables allow data to be captured and transferred to the cloud without any sort of manual entry while the activities you want to measure are happening. That information can then be translated into action items for improving your business operations.
Sensors worn by warehouse employees can track body movements, posture and speed of motion, helping managers retrain employees with poor technique to lower risk of injury.
Another example cited: smart eyewear. This tech allows the wearer to scan barcodes hands-free while also checking each pick for accuracy, improving efficiency for picks and reducing errors.
Understanding processes with data helps managers significantly reduce or eliminate inefficiencies, and new technology will aid in the collection and analysis of data by making those processes easier, as well.
