Work Smarter, Not Harder: Boost Warehouse Speed with Zebra’s WS101 Wearable Computer

In the fast-paced world of warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics, every second matters. And when workers are stuck juggling handheld scanners, clipboards, and inventory lists, productivity takes a hit.

That’s where wearable technology makes a game-changing difference starting with the Zebra WS101.

Strategic Systems helps you implement the WS101 wearable computer to maximize worker speed, improve accuracy, and free up your team’s hands for what really matters: moving product.

What Is the Zebra WS101?

The WS101 is Zebra’s next-gen wearable Android computer built specifically for frontline workers who need mobility and performance in a small, rugged form factor.

Strapped to a worker’s wrist like a smartwatch (but smarter), it offers:

• A 2.8-inch touch display for full Android functionality
  
  
• Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional LTE connectivity
  
  
• Voice control and push-to-talk for real-time communication
  
  
• Seamless pairing with Zebra ring scanners, headsets, and printers
  
  

It’s lighter than a handheld, more ergonomic than a mounted scanner, and ready for the toughest environments.

Who Uses It? Where It Shines.

The WS101 thrives in high-volume, high-pressure workflows across industries like:

Retail Distribution

Perfect for backroom inventory management, pick-to-cart workflows, and stock replenishment without slowing down. Hands stay free, scans stay fast.

Warehousing & Fulfillment

Used for picking, sorting, and packing, especially in large DCs with high SKU volume. Combine with a ring scanner and voice commands for streamlined operations.

Transportation & Logistics

Field operators and drivers use the WS101 to confirm deliveries, log exceptions, and print shipping labels all from their wrist.

Manufacturing

Operators can scan work-in-progress (WIP) materials, track parts on the line, and report issues without stopping production flow.

Strategic Systems Makes Wearables Work

Wearables aren’t just plug-and-play. Strategic Systems ensures your WS101 deployment delivers results by:

• Assessing your workflows and user tasks
• Configuring Zebra ring scanners, sleds, headsets, and chargers
• Integrating with existing WMS or ERP systems
• Training your teams on best practices
• Providing Zebra OneCare and lifecycle support
  
  

We tailor the experience to your business goals whether that’s reducing scan times, increasing order accuracy, or speeding up onboarding for new hires.

Why WS101 Over Traditional Scanners?

And because it runs Zebra Mobility DNA tools, the WS101 stays secure, managed, and updated as part of your enterprise device fleet.

Customers deploying the WS101 with Strategic Systems have reported:

• 20–30% improvement in pick rates
  
• Reduced worker fatigue and strain injuries
  
• Streamlined training time with intuitive workflows
• Cleaner, faster integrations into legacy systems
  
  

In today’s labor-constrained world, giving workers the tools to move faster and smarter is no longer optional, it’s essential.

Ready to Go Hands-Free?

Whether you’re exploring wearable tech for the first time or looking to upgrade from older wrist-mounted systems, Strategic Systems and Zebra have the tools and the experience to guide your next move.

Let’s get hands-free.

Contact Strategic Systems to start your WS101 pilot or deployment today.