{
    "componentChunkName": "component---src-design-system-templates-article-index-tsx",
    "path": "/blog/use-cases/retail/applications-for-retail-wayfinding/",
    "result": {"data":{"contentfulComposePage":{"title":"Product 101: Industry Applications for Retail Wayfinding","seo":{"title":null,"description":"Our retail wayfinding solutions have many different use cases, both inside and outside of retail. We explore how these features can optimize processes."},"content":{"author":"Shanae Vander Togt","publishDate":"Feb 11, 2020","updatedAt":"Jan 18, 2022","content":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Our retail wayfinding solutions have many different use cases, both inside and outside of retail. We explore how these features can optimize processes.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Our retail wayfinding app was initially developed to help store associates optimize their routes for picking online orders. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"We designed the app to create measurable time savings within the grocery use case. As the app has developed with expanded features, two main aspects are showing value for verticals outside of grocery.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5GWqsZDpjISbbowQrslijQ\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"List feature \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Within a shopper-facing application, the list feature allows users to create a shopping list that they can follow through the store, mirroring the Pick and Pack process, but for consumers. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"This feature is further personalized for each user through the ability to push advertisements or promotions for specific items already on their list, or items that they purchase frequently. It also offers the ability to motivate shoppers to purchase items not on their list by letting shoppers know about deals and where those items are located in the store outside of their current path. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Multi-stop pathing  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The multi-stop capability augments a full navigation experience by allowing users to plan their route end-to-end. Much like the List feature allows users to input items as ‘stops’, the multi-stop takes this a step further by allowing you to plan out the best route around a venue.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With the ability to optimize across any number of venues, multi-stop functionality brings point A to Z closer together. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Additional use cases \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The list and multi-stop features can also add value outside of retail. By integrating with existing systems, we look forward to seeing the below applications of these features come to life.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Operations \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Inventory management: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Easily manage a live version of all inventory and track where and when items come in or leave. This integration is especially effective for First In, First Out inventory systems.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Warehouse logistics: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Plan routes for pickers to increase time savings per order or batch. This allows for planning of inventory overstock, moving products to their most optimal storage point, and communicating that through a live map in-app. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Distribution centre optimization: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Organize and plan the floor layout of inventory based on what is picked most frequently through picking pattern analysis. This allows for time saved on common item orders and creating better process flow throughout a facility.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Airports \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Navigation: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Allow visitors to navigate through the terminal by finding a restaurant, a coffee shop, and the duty-free on the way to their gate, with plenty of time to make it to the bathroom before they board. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Stadiums \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Management: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Manage and maintain venues down to a seat-level and enable a full fan experience. Want to enable fans to visit a pop-up merch shop, the concession stand, and figure out the best way to their seat? Our multi-stop feature has you covered.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"We will continue to highlight and breakdown features to show the many different use cases for indoor mapping technology, as these are just a few of the existing applications for these features. We’re looking forward to exploring more in the future.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}","references":[{"contentful_id":"5GWqsZDpjISbbowQrslijQ","__typename":"ContentfulAsset","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/5GWqsZDpjISbbowQrslijQ/0fdea6c8eee5eef46df292f7b80f10a8/mappedin-retail-app-three.png","contentType":"image/png"}}]},"image":{"file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/1zXfK7TIWbvFSo4xB78zCS/bac74ab77fffe559662349a0895c7c95/Conestoga-4724.jpg"}},"pdf":null,"relatedPosts":[{"title":"Loblaw Digital: Optimizing Retail Wayfinding for Time Savings","slug":"loblaw-digital-optimizing-retail-wayfinding-for-time-savings","content":{"__typename":"ContentfulBlogPost","author":"Mappedin","publishDate":"Jan 30, 2020","updatedAt":"Jan 13, 2022","tags":{"category":{"name":"Company","slug":"company"},"topic":{"name":"Customer Examples","slug":"customer-examples"}},"content":{"raw":"{\"nodeType\":\"document\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"To better serve the retail market, Mappedin created a grocery-focused solution to enable retailers to change product locations, edit layouts, and provide picking efficiencies for associates. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Introduction\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"In order to better serve the retail market, Mappedin wanted to create a grocery- focused feature set that would allow store owners and operators to make real-time changes to layouts and product locations, while providing picking efficiencies for store associates.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"In retail, information is key, and we knew that if we could bring the same ease-of-use to a retail feature as existed in our CMS, our products could show significant time savings. We wanted to test our product in a physical retail environment and prove that mapping could play a part in improving operational processes to maximize store employees’ efforts.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"As an innovative retailer, Loblaw Digital is constantly on the hunt for ways to create efficiencies that can improve day-to-day operations, while also driving their digital strategy forward. As part of that focus, Mappedin had an opportunity to test the hypothesis that integrating a mapping solution could help the efficiency of their Click and Collect program.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"kzOix6TWxPUT5QQbGYhr7\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The Test\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The solution was tested in two stores and across a variety of scenarios. The first step was to map the physical store locations to ensure all geometry and location data was accurate. The second step was to implement the optimized picking paths in an app and run comparisons beside non-app runs. This helped validate that optimized pick paths could reduce the overall distance and time travelled by store associates.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Varying Sources:\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" The feature set was developed using several sources of data, including interviews with employees familiar with the current process. After employee interviews, we created a routing algorithm to test against the baseline in order to track time efficiencies. The routing algorithm used in the solution was created and derived from ant colony optimization techniques to augment the human aspect of this process.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Details to Data:\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" Barriers to efficiency, like picking time per order, needed to be accounted for in the feature planning to avoid dips in service quality. This included offsetting for convoluted routes, or multiple trips back to the order desk to reduce potential for missed items. This better enabled their employees to complete tasks and continue the organization’s operational excellence. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The Solution\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"A Validated Solution: \",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The Retail Wayfinding solution maps out each store down to an inventory level, enabling employees to efficiently fulfill online orders. The app leverages mapping to visualize the optimal route through the store. In the case of grocers, it even accounts for aspects like freezer and fridge items so they don’t defrost if picked first.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Measurable Optimization:\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" Leveraging an optimized routing plan like Mappedin’s produced shorter distance runs across the board. The app helped produce a 13% reduction in distance travelled. This translates to a 7 minute reduction per run, an overall 15% increase in picking efficiency.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Future Product Features:\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" This project with Loblaw helped validate the benefit of mapping technology within picking and packing environments while also exposing areas of improvement for the product. Being able to pinpoint these areas provided Mappedin with further use case parameters as well as valuable insight from Loblaw employees for future improvements.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7HmUgpRJNDdSXlgGfO5fss\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Looking Forward\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Retailers like Loblaw Digital are paving the way by constantly trying new things and collaborating with other companies to innovate and test all potential options for creating a more efficient workflow. We look forward to testing more mapping use cases with them and other companies in the future.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"39VdCAcfjXsvsS5bSRNm6L\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin continues to work on expanding our products to new industries, compiling data through proof-of-concepts, and creating products that address core needs in the market. Interested in exploring a pilot project with Mappedin? Retail experiences are undergoing a digital transformation to remain competitive, customized, and convenient. Learn more about our \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"retail offering here\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://info.mappedin.com/retail\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", or reach out to us at \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"contact@mappedin.com\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"mailto:contact@mappedin.com\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\".\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}]}"},"articleType":"Case Study","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.4975,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4vtOeJafe33cpwGZBEDB5q/607ff8633c80b1a44b7993118c27d65b/Loblaws-Produce-big-2.jpg?w=480&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4vtOeJafe33cpwGZBEDB5q/607ff8633c80b1a44b7993118c27d65b/Loblaws-Produce-big-2.jpg?w=120&h=80&q=50 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4vtOeJafe33cpwGZBEDB5q/607ff8633c80b1a44b7993118c27d65b/Loblaws-Produce-big-2.jpg?w=240&h=160&q=50 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4vtOeJafe33cpwGZBEDB5q/607ff8633c80b1a44b7993118c27d65b/Loblaws-Produce-big-2.jpg?w=480&h=321&q=50 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4vtOeJafe33cpwGZBEDB5q/607ff8633c80b1a44b7993118c27d65b/Loblaws-Produce-big-2.jpg?w=599&h=400&q=50 599w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}},{"title":"How Indoor Mapping Improves Grocery Store Picking & Packing","slug":"grocery-store-picking-and-packing-best-practices","content":{"__typename":"ContentfulBlogPost","author":"Mappedin","publishDate":"Aug 27, 2020","updatedAt":"Jan 10, 2022","tags":{"category":{"name":"Use Cases","slug":"use-cases"},"topic":{"name":"Grocery","slug":"grocery"}},"content":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Grocery Store Picking and Packing Best Practices\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-1\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Five or ten years ago, you had to go to the grocery store in-person if you wanted to stock up your kitchen. But today, there are many apps and programs that allow you to order groceries from the comforts of your own home. This has opened up an entire industry of delivery services and professional grocery shoppers – and with it, an entirely new set of operational processes. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When someone orders groceries online, a store associate or shopper has to physically pick out the goods before shipping them off to the customer. Obviously, the more customers you can serve, the better for your bottom line. But you also have to take into account if you can serve multiple orders, how many orders you can pick/pack simultaneously, how long it takes for each store associate to pick and pack a single order, and whether your current pick and packing process is as efficient as it could possibly be.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"39VdCAcfjXsvsS5bSRNm6L\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Enter \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/grocery/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"grocery store indoor mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", which is a 3D (and often interactive) visualization of your shop. Every product is laid out exactly where you can find them in the store, which makes it easier for grocers to pick and pack orders efficiently.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In this article, we’ll go through some of the ways to improve order fulfillment by using an indoor mapping platform. We’ll also talk about storage strategies that make the picking process faster, how mapping software can help with inventory management, the best practices for picking and packing, and so much more. Let’s get started. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2ZZYGF6xAMcRAm7qR48O8U\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Populate An Efficient Route\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"An efficient route is important for buildings. Whether it’s for \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/indoor-mapping-improves-emergency-planning\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"emergency management\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" or inventory management, they help to provide an accurate plan. Grocery stores are notorious for their confusing layouts. Even with signs and labels, it’s still difficult for many shoppers to find the items they need. This is compounded by the fact that some stores like to switch around product locations, which makes order picking even more challenging. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping solutions can map your store down to the inventory level. Because of that, you can plan out a more efficient route for order picking. Since you already know where each item on the list is located, and the items are listed in the exact order that you should get them, that eliminates the back-and-forths that often happen with non-map-enabled order selecting.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"For example, if you aren’t familiar with the store layout, you might wander around the store until you find one item in the order. Then, you realize that you passed another item that you need, so you double back.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"More efficient routes mean faster order fulfillment and the faster you pick and pack, the faster the customer gets their order, increasing customer satisfaction. Plus, it reduces the strain on your employees and prevents exhaustion-related human error. It’s a win all around.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"We tested this out with one of our partners, an innovative grocery retailer \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/learn/loblaw-digital-optimizing-retail-wayfinding-for-time-savings\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Loblaw Digital\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". We collected store data across multiple locations and created an interactive app. The app checks where each item on the list is and then plans out the fastest and most efficient route to get all of them. Then, we sent out orders with multiple items and timed the picking process.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The results showed that picking orders with the app was 7 minutes shorter than the same exact run without the app. That’s a whopping 15% increase in efficiency.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"blockquote\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The app even took into consideration the \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"kinds \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"of products that store associates had to get. For example, frozen or cold items were set to be picked last so that they don’t defrost before they reach the customer. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Perfect Your Storage Plan\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In-store picking and packing are becoming increasingly common, especially with smaller retailers. But giant grocery brands may fulfill online orders directly from a warehouse. In that case, how you organize your stored goods can make or break your picking and packing operations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1kLob9xQugmFXuKcFyZG0O\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Some warehouses are chaotic. Things are shipped in and placed wherever there is free space. This obviously makes picking and packing more difficult than it should be since the order picker has to find the right items first. Similarly, retailers may always change up their storage plans which can make it difficult to locate items effectively. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The secret to efficient order fulfillment is creating a logical organizational strategy. For example, you can place similar products near each other or store goods based on popularity and volume. Whichever strategy you choose, the most important thing is consistency. And don’t forget to keep your location clean and free of clutter to avoid accidents!\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"One of the best things about indoor mapping software is that you can map out different storage plans in your grocery store and test them without changing anything on the ground. This way, you can figure out what the most efficient strategy is for you at practically zero cost. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2ZZYGF6xAMcRAm7qR48O8U\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Choose The Right Strategy\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Aside from your storage strategy, your picking strategy is another extremely important element of your operations. “Picking strategy” refers to how an order picker goes about filling an order. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There are many different ways to pick and pack items. The right picking strategy for your business depends on many factors, such as average order size, how many orders you have to fulfill every day, how quickly you have to pick/pack the orders for maximum customer satisfaction.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Below are some of the most common pick and pack strategies.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Piece Picking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Piece picking is the simplest way for an order picker to pick and pack items. With piece picking, you complete an order as they come in. For example, if a customer orders a dozen apples, two boxes of cereal, and a case of beer, your workers will pick each item individually and send them off for shipping.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While it’s relatively uncomplicated, it’s also the most time-consuming. Piece picking is best used for smaller grocery stores that don’t have a lot of volume.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Batch Picking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Batch picking is like a leveled-up version of piece picking. Instead of fulfilling orders individually, you fulfill multiple orders simultaneously as a batch. Let’s say you get 10 orders from different customers. Your workers will pick and pack all of the items in one go. Each batch can have a “cut-off time,” say every 30 minutes or hour. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Batch picking is best for medium-scale groceries. Keep in mind though that this still takes a lot of time compared to other order picking methods.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Zone Picking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Zone picking is a great strategy for extremely large stores with a lot of manpower. Workers are assigned to “zones” – for example, a produce zone, meat zone, dairy and eggs zone, etc. As the orders come in, workers only pack the items that are from their zone. Instead of one worker moving around the store, it’s the box/package that travels from zone to zone.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Let’s say a customer orders two packs of pasta, two pounds of steak, and a selection of cheeses. The first worker in the staples zone packs the pasta, then passes the box onto the meat zone. There, a worker packs the steak, who then passes it to the dairy zone for the cheese. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Wave Picking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Wave picking is when orders are fulfilled according to specific criteria. You can group orders by priority (e.g. rush delivery), by delivery location (e.g. all orders from one zip code are fulfilled first). This helps you break up a large volume of orders into more manageable chunks.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The problem with wave picking is that the orders have to be packed into their separate packages down the line, which requires a whole new set of processes and staff.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"kzOix6TWxPUT5QQbGYhr7\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Locate Products Seamlessly\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There are many challenges to picking and packing. Sometimes, items aren’t where they should be because of restocking issues or changing product locations. This can result in longer picking times, delayed orders, and frustrated customers.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"One of the goals of grocery store mapping is to make the order picking process more seamless. Every product is programmed into the map on an SKU level. You’ll find full inventory management data such as the product number, price, and its exact location in the store. Finding the right items is as easy as browsing through the app and following directions.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When you have new products and items to add to your inventory, indoor mapping will also make it easier for you to add it into the inventory management system. This way, you’ll always be able to locate your products.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When you can locate products easily, you free up time and manpower for other tasks. Workers aren’t spending the entire day shuffling around the store for just a handful of orders, increasing productivity and reducing mistakes.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2ZZYGF6xAMcRAm7qR48O8U\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Reduce Distance And Time Traveled\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Even the biggest grocery stores have a maximum number of orders that they can fulfill every day. The more your workers have to move through the store to pick and pack, the fewer orders you can complete. And even if you have enough manpower, that’s manpower that can be used more efficiently for other store operations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The number one factor in long pick and pack times? The distance that workers have to travel to complete an order. Indoor mapping provides an easy solution for this because the most optimal routes are mapped out – store associates don’t have to scramble for items, they just have to follow the planned route. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When we tested our indoor mapping solution with Loblaw Digital, we found that app runs were much shorter than usual. We cut distance travelled by as much 13%, allowing workers to complete more orders in the same amount of time.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Digital Order Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Another common speed bump in picking and packing is the fact that workers have to log items that are shipped out. Even if a small order takes just a few minutes, that can stack up if you have a large customer base.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Fortunately, indoor mapping can help automate inventory management. With Mappedin’s grocery store maps, store associates can mark items as “picked” when they ship it out for the customer. You don’t have to create a separate process for tracking orders since it’s already built into the app.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2oGL8Xi41mzr1TuoZZYdgL\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"This is much more efficient than paper-based systems, which are also prone to human error. By tracking orders digitally and on the same app, you can ensure that every customer gets their order fulfilled, and there are fewer accounting mistakes. Plus, orders are updated in real-time, so there are none of the delays usually associated with manual order tracking. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Accurate Inventory Profiling\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Keeping an accurate inventory count is essential to grocery store management. If you know what’s being moved and how often, you can better plan when you need to restock. This leads to cost savings since you’re not overstocking unpopular items, stocking too frequently, and holding items in storage for longer than necessary.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping tools help you keep track of inventory by automating your stocktaking. For example, the pick and pack app we developed allows store associates to mark an item as sold or shipped. That input is automatically recorded by the system, which then updates the inventory as needed.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2ZZYGF6xAMcRAm7qR48O8U\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Optimization Through Data\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The best decisions are made based on data, but keeping track of the various operations in your grocery is practically a full-time job in itself. Indoor mapping platforms like Mappedin allow you to extract valuable insight from your day-to-day processes.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Here are just some of the things you can track with indoor mapping software:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Worker movements & productivity: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping apps allow you to track how workers move throughout the store when picking and packing. This can help you pick the right picking strategy (e.g. batch picking, zone picking, etc.) to maximize efficiency.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Optimal product location & placement: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How quickly your workers move through the store also depends on where the products are located. Through the app, you can see which products are most often bought together and plan your store layout accordingly. You’ll also know to place frequently-picked items waist-high to reduce worker injuries and speed up the process.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Inventory management: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Whenever your workers pick and pack, they can mark items as sold through the app. This tells you which items are moved more frequently, therefore giving you better control over your inventory.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Other key performance indicators: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There are plenty of KPIs that you can monitor through our mapping software, such as space utilization, order fulfillment rate, order accuracy, and labor costs. Once you have that information, you can identify process weaknesses and make better business decisions.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As a bonus, indoor mapping tech provides you with all of this data in real-time. This is especially handy if you have stakeholders or investors who are constantly demanding updates.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Retail Wayfinding Solutions\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Aside from picking and packing efficiencies, there are plenty of other ways to maximize an indoor mapping platform like Mappedin. In fact, we offer a whole host of wayfinding solutions for grocery stores, malls, retail spaces, and other industries.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"We also create wayfinding shopper apps that help customers find the products they’re looking for. It’s like a companion map for your store, complete with text directions and animated pathing. Customers can even view product details like price, size, and more – all from their mobile device.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin can use the same data for a custom in-store digital directory. These interactive maps can be placed in strategic locations around your store to guide customers to the right product, service, or section. They can display different information necessary to keep your shoppers informed.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Conclusion\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The pick and pack process for online grocery retailers provides a great opportunity for optimization. Even large stores can always stand to improve certain aspects of the process, such as order selection routes, picking strategies, and inventory profiling. We hope these best practices will help you in improving your own picking and packing operations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1ZsnxrjtPbFMgrOmbkPGUN\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Interested in incorporating indoor mapping into your own store for better picking and packing? Contact us today to learn more about our interactive 3D mapping services!\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"articleType":"Whitepaper","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.466310873915944,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3W9ZOtwSM0KRCLTBzOA6AN/7cd6bc3558290fc9abd9d37e8c6e79d2/iStock_000060452736Large-e1432822086193-2.jpg?w=480&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3W9ZOtwSM0KRCLTBzOA6AN/7cd6bc3558290fc9abd9d37e8c6e79d2/iStock_000060452736Large-e1432822086193-2.jpg?w=120&h=82&q=50 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3W9ZOtwSM0KRCLTBzOA6AN/7cd6bc3558290fc9abd9d37e8c6e79d2/iStock_000060452736Large-e1432822086193-2.jpg?w=240&h=164&q=50 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3W9ZOtwSM0KRCLTBzOA6AN/7cd6bc3558290fc9abd9d37e8c6e79d2/iStock_000060452736Large-e1432822086193-2.jpg?w=480&h=327&q=50 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3W9ZOtwSM0KRCLTBzOA6AN/7cd6bc3558290fc9abd9d37e8c6e79d2/iStock_000060452736Large-e1432822086193-2.jpg?w=720&h=491&q=50 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3W9ZOtwSM0KRCLTBzOA6AN/7cd6bc3558290fc9abd9d37e8c6e79d2/iStock_000060452736Large-e1432822086193-2.jpg?w=960&h=655&q=50 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3W9ZOtwSM0KRCLTBzOA6AN/7cd6bc3558290fc9abd9d37e8c6e79d2/iStock_000060452736Large-e1432822086193-2.jpg?w=1440&h=982&q=50 1440w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3W9ZOtwSM0KRCLTBzOA6AN/7cd6bc3558290fc9abd9d37e8c6e79d2/iStock_000060452736Large-e1432822086193-2.jpg?w=2198&h=1499&q=50 2198w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}},{"title":"Partner Applications of Mappedin SDKs","slug":"partner-applications-of-mappedin-sdks","content":{"__typename":"ContentfulBlogPost","author":"Genny Orser","publishDate":"May 26, 2020","updatedAt":"Jan 18, 2022","tags":{"category":{"name":"Company","slug":"company"},"topic":{"name":"Customer Examples","slug":"customer-examples"}},"content":{"raw":"{\"nodeType\":\"document\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin has spent years building and better understanding indoor mapping technology. We’ve had the privilege of working with clients and partners across different industries and serving many indoor spaces. In this blog, we will review how our Mapping SDKs have been utilized by our partners, showcasing the flexibility of our platform to provide solutions for retail, healthcare, construction, smart buildings, and more. Because mapping is the foundation to many digital experiences today, the ability to easily integrate with any solution and provider has become critical and is what sets our partner relationships apart from the rest. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The majority of Mappedin’s partners integrate with our \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mapping SDKs\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/sdks/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" for both mobile and web. Because of the flexibility and feature-rich nature of our Mapping SDKs, we’ve integrated with many applications including picking and packing for grocery stores, documentation sorting for construction, custom digital directories for city districts, and smart building applications, to name a few. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin’s \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mapping SDKs offer all of the features\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/sdks/product-101-mapping-sdks/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" required to build robust indoor mapping experiences. Real-time positioning, A-B wayfinding, smart search, interactive 3D map, outdoor context map, offline mode, etc. enable our partners to build just about anything that incorporates an indoor map. Below are some examples of partners who have worked with and integrated our Mapping SDKs. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Custom digital directories for city districts\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin had the opportunity to work with \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Intersection\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.intersection.com/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", a digital signage provider specializing in city district spaces, to create a completely custom directory. This directory leverages Mappedin’s Web SDK to offer \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"wayfinding at Hudson Yards\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://info.mappedin.com/hudson-yards-case-study\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". The mapping and wayfinding for this property included the ability to navigate between multiple buildings as well as within those buildings. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4IrffMW1jCbFL5Yck5rqRA\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mapping for smart building applications\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Thoughtwire\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.thoughtwire.com/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", a smart building application provider, has been working with Mappedin to integrate mapping into their solutions. Thoughtwire’s products bring operational efficiencies to managing offices as well as improving the tenant experience. Working with Mappedin’s Web SDK, Thoughtwire has added navigation, heat mapping, evacuation planning, and more to their offering. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Picking and packing for grocery and department stores\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin worked with Loblaw on a pilot to understand what efficiencies could be gained from implementing a \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"picking and packing solution\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/grocery/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". This solution takes a shopping list and plots an optimized route to collect each of the items. Leveraging our Mobile SDK, we were able to show a 13% reduction in distance traveled to fulfill an order. The picking and packing solution incorporates features such as multi-destination wayfinding, optimized routing, product information and the ability to integrate real-time positioning. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5GWqsZDpjISbbowQrslijQ\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Documentation sorting for construction applications\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"One of the more unique use cases leveraging our Mapping SDKs is documentation sorting. In industries such as construction where documents are tied to a specific location, accessing this documentation can be cumbersome. With this use case, we leveraged mapping to geotag documents to a specific location and make those documents accessible through an application. This gives construction workers the ability to access required documents on-the-go. With thousands of documents attributed to a given building, this application brings significant efficiencies to the job. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2rIESAF8Mx6qKeHnTc18xH\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Real-time wayfinding for shopping malls\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"While Mappedin offers \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"pre-built applications\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/applications/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" for mall websites and digital directories, we leverage our Mapping SDKs to build wayfinding into native mobile applications. In this example, we worked with the Dubai Mall and partner Senion to bring hyper-accurate and real-time positioning and wayfinding together. The custom navigation experience includes A-B wayfinding, search, location information, and positioning to help guide users based on their current location. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5NUXqEwPGuwMUBiKmz27vO\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"These are just a few examples of how mapping can be incorporated into solutions to create efficiencies and improve visitor experiences. With Mappedin’s Mapping SDKs, the possibilities are endless and we’re constantly looking for new opportunities to show how mapping can bring your vision to life. Our \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Partner Program\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://info.mappedin.com/partners\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" has been built to support a variety of vendors and their differing requirements for building solutions with mapping. We look forward to discussing the problems your solutions are solving, and how mapping can play a part in it.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Fill out a partner form today\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://info.mappedin.com/partners\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" to get the conversation started. We can’t wait to hear about and discuss your unique mapping needs.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}]}"},"articleType":"Article","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEASABIAAD/4gIcSUNDX1BST0ZJTEUAAQEAAAIMbGNtcwIQAABtbnRyUkdCIFhZWiAH3AABABkAAwApADlhY3NwQVBQTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA9tYAAQAAAADTLWxjbXMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAApkZXNjAAAA/AAAAF5jcHJ0AAABXAAAAAt3dHB0AAABaAAAABRia3B0AAABfAAAABRyWFlaAAABkAAAABRnWFlaAAABpAAAABRiWFlaAAABuAAAABRyVFJDAAABzAAAAEBnVFJDAAABzAAAAEBiVFJDAAABzAAAAEBkZXNjAAAAAAAAAANjMgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB0ZXh0AAAAAElYAABYWVogAAAAAAAA9tYAAQAAAADTLVhZWiAAAAAAAAADFgAAAzMAAAKkWFlaIAAAAAAAAG+iAAA49QAAA5BYWVogAAAAAAAAYpkAALeFAAAY2lhZWiAAAAAAAAAkoAAAD4QAALbPY3VydgAAAAAAAAAaAAAAywHJA2MFkghrC/YQPxVRGzQh8SmQMhg7kkYFUXdd7WtwegWJsZp8rGm/fdPD6TD////bAEMAEAsMDgwKEA4NDhIREBMYKBoYFhYYMSMlHSg6Mz08OTM4N0BIXE5ARFdFNzhQbVFXX2JnaGc+TXF5cGR4XGVnY//bAEMBERISGBUYLxoaL2NCOEJjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY//AABEIAA8AFAMBIgACEQEDEQH/xAAZAAACAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABQEDBAb/xAAiEAABBAEEAgMAAAAAAAAAAAACAQMEEQAFEiExE0FhcdH/xAAWAQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAAP/xAAZEQACAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQISIRH/2gAMAwEAAhEDEQA/AHK6yysciI0HcJbCpecog6nGahA285tcRLS+b95gNiPHAY8kFKgLwuCvBfaeshnSXJkNowoTSl67SvfOFtw0quaO2tagGKqLhKiLV7e8M54dLfjqTZON2i/P5hi5MlCB/9k=","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4jHDibMOsJuEqHuRlteMNF/728cb52e99b937c2e71ab533402a335f/diri-F1MlxlEpaOk-unsplash.jpeg?w=480&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4jHDibMOsJuEqHuRlteMNF/728cb52e99b937c2e71ab533402a335f/diri-F1MlxlEpaOk-unsplash.jpeg?w=120&h=90&q=50 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4jHDibMOsJuEqHuRlteMNF/728cb52e99b937c2e71ab533402a335f/diri-F1MlxlEpaOk-unsplash.jpeg?w=240&h=180&q=50 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4jHDibMOsJuEqHuRlteMNF/728cb52e99b937c2e71ab533402a335f/diri-F1MlxlEpaOk-unsplash.jpeg?w=480&h=360&q=50 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4jHDibMOsJuEqHuRlteMNF/728cb52e99b937c2e71ab533402a335f/diri-F1MlxlEpaOk-unsplash.jpeg?w=720&h=540&q=50 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4jHDibMOsJuEqHuRlteMNF/728cb52e99b937c2e71ab533402a335f/diri-F1MlxlEpaOk-unsplash.jpeg?w=960&h=720&q=50 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4jHDibMOsJuEqHuRlteMNF/728cb52e99b937c2e71ab533402a335f/diri-F1MlxlEpaOk-unsplash.jpeg?w=1440&h=1080&q=50 1440w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}}],"tags":{"category":{"slug":"use-cases","name":"Use Cases"},"topic":{"slug":"retail","name":"Retail"}}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"applications-for-retail-wayfinding"}},
    "staticQueryHashes": ["1252674921","3226752585","3508205345","764694655"]}