Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for inventory management of a retail store. The system includes a means to communicate with mobile computing devices of customers. When the system for managing inventory receives a data capture, such as a product barcode scan, from a customer's mobile computing device, a request for an informational data capture is formulated and sent to the mobile computing device. The request for informational data capture will use the product barcode scan already received, and an inventory database, to formulate a request for informational data capture from the customer that will provide the system of inventory management useful inventory information. The request can ask for a barcode scan of another product for example, or other types of data capture. The inventory management system updates an inventory database once a response from the customer that includes the informational data capture is received.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to display systems and methods. A user interface including a graphical representation of a queue is generated, where the graphical representation indicates at least a queue number. One or more databases are queried to retrieve one or more metrics therefrom. The retrieved metrics are converted into a parameter indicating a speed for the queue or statistics associated with the queue operator. A graphical representation is rendered on the user interface indicating the parameter for the queue.

Abstract: Provided herein are methodologies, systems, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media for configuring a graphical user interface of an electronic display device for selectively displaying or obfuscating individual performance data. Activity data relating to one or more individuals may be collected and used to compute a performance metric associated with the individual's employment activities. In a first mode of operation a GUI of an electronic display device displays a graphical indication of the performance metric. Once identification information is received relating to a specific individual, the GUI may operate according to a second mode of operation, which displays specific information relating to that individual and obfuscates that specific information such that only the individual accessing the GUI can read or decipher the specific information.

Abstract: Provided herein are methodologies, systems, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable media for configuring a graphical user interface of an electronic display device for displaying and updating individual performance data. Activity data relating to one or more individuals may be collected and used to compute an impact parameter and performance ranking associated with an individual's employment activities. The impact parameters and performance rankings can be displayed on an electronic device via a GUI, and the impact parameters and performance rankings can be updated in real-time, or close to real-time. Updating the impact parameters and performance rankings in real-time reflects modifications die to activity data indicating a status or completion of one or more activities performed by the individual.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for mapping a retail store. The system collects time stamps and data captures such as barcode scans from a plurality of mobile computing devices, as the mobile computing devices are carried by employees or customers between a plurality of locations in a retail store. The time stamps and data captures are used to compute distances between the product locations associated with each of the data captures. The distances and locations are mapped on a map of the retail store. The system may also collect pedometer data from the mobile computing devices and use the pedometer data to update and refine the distance calculations. In other instances, the system collects directional data from the mobile computing devices. The directional data is used to map directional paths between the locations. The map of the retail store can be used to direct customers and employees.

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of managing overstock products at a retail sales facility include scanning a product at a stock room location of the retail sales facility using a hand-held electronic device including a processor. At least two of three functions are performed based on the scanning. First, the product may be audited by comparing data obtained by scanning the product to data contained in an inventory management database. Second, a determination of whether the scanned item is on a pick list may be made, which may include determining a demand for the scanned product to arrive at a decision whether to store the product in the stock room or place it on a shelf on the sales floor. Third, if the item is to be stored in the stock room, a determination of whether identical items are stored in bins in the stock room may be made.

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of managing products at a retail sales facility include scanning a product in a stocking cart at the retail sales facility using a hand-held electronic device including a processor. At least two of the following three functions may be performed based on the scanning of the product. First, the stocking cart may be audited by comparing scanned data to data contained in an inventory management database. Second, a determination of whether the item is on a pick list may be made, which may include determining a demand for the scanned product to arrive at a decision whether to store the product in the stock room or place it on a shelf on the sales floor. Third, if the item is to be stored in the stock room, a determination of whether identical items are stored in bins in the stock room may be made.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for determining a sequence for a plurality of tasks, such as tasks assigned to an employee by an employer. The system associates a location identifier to each task, and generates a proposed sequence for the plurality of tasks. The disclosed system receives task performance data that provides information on the actual sequence that was used to perform the plurality of tasks. The task performance data is used to determine a performed sequence—the sequence used by the employee to perform the plurality of tasks. The system compares the performed sequence to the proposed sequence. The system may score the proposed sequence and the performed sequence using a plurality of weighted factors. The system for determining a sequence for a plurality of tasks uses the proposed sequence and the performed sequence to generate proposed sequences for future pluralities of tasks.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for operating a mobile device, comprising: establishing by a locking mechanism at the mobile device that the mobile device is owned or controlled by a retail establishment at which an operator of the mobile device is an agent; searching, by a mobile device, for a signal from a network; authorizing the mobile device to operate in a vicinity of the network when the signal is detected from the network; and inactivating the mobile device or displaying information where the mobile device can operate in response to a failure by the mobile device to detect the signal.

Abstract: Provided herein are methodologies, systems, and devices for calculating and displaying operational health scores based on key operational metrics that are used to evaluate on-shelf-availability. The measure of successful adoption of various key operational metrics is combined to produce an overall operational health score. The operational metrics can include, for example, pick completion, items binned, bin accuracy, manual counts, and manual picks. In some embodiments, these metrics can be weighted to reflect their relative impact on operational health and on-shelf-availability. The operational health scores can be compared with a target operational health score to determine whether each particular store is above or below the desired health score value. In some exemplary embodiments, a heat map can be displayed via a GUI that includes a number of store icons or color coded pins overlaid on a geographical map to represent the operational health score of the stores.