Zebra Blog and Podcast

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.

 

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.

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). 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.