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Digitalization of the point of sale: why operational performance starts with the salesperson<\/strong><\/h1>\n

In theory, the in-store tablet promises an augmented salesperson and a better-served customer. In practice, it often ends up forgotten in a drawer\u2026 Why? Because the tool is frequently seen as a technical constraint rather than a business ally. To successfully deploy it at the point of sale, the paradigm must shift: the employee experience is just as important as the customer experience. After all, an employee who doesn\u2019t adopt their tool will never be able to use it to enhance their advice.<\/p>\n


Yannick Laval, Customer Success Manager at Weblib, explains how the TabInStore solution<\/a> reconciles IT department requirements with business needs.<\/p>\n

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From constraint to adoption<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The key to getting a salesperson to adopt the tablet entrusted to them comes down to two words: fluidity and relevance<\/strong>. If the device \u201clags\u201d when showing a product sheet or if the interface is a maze of complex menus, it will be abandoned. For the salesperson, the tool must offer the same responsiveness as a personal device, so it becomes a support for persuasion rather than an obstacle to the sale.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe first factor in adoption is the hardware. A professional user is also a personal user: if they find on the tablet the same fluidity and simplicity as on their smartphone, frustration disappears in favor of usage.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

TabInStore addresses this challenge with an ultra-simplified Launcher<\/strong>. From startup, the employee accesses a locked environment, free of distracting menus or system notifications, where only business icons are present. This radical simplicity, combined with ergonomic, robust, and autonomous hardware, transforms a technical constraint into a genuine work reflex.<\/p>\n

Highlighting the role of employees<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The employee experience is the foundation of performance. Take the example of TotalEnergies<\/a>\u00a0and loyalty program enrollment: instead of asking the customer to verbally dictate their email or personal information \u2014 risking being overheard by other customers \u2014 the employee simply hands them the tablet. This simple gesture ensures complete confidentiality. While the customer enters their information discreetly, the employee positions themselves as a trusted facilitator.<\/p>\n

Once enrollment is complete, TabInStore automatically clears the app\u2019s cache: no personal data remains on the device, eliminating any risk of data leaks in case the tablet is lost or stolen. This approach thus complies with fundamental GDPR requirements<\/a>\u00a0for privacy protection.<\/p>\n

Operational optimization at the core<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Eliminating a time-consuming, repetitive task is the best proof of the tablet\u2019s value to a field team, as time savings are immediately noticeable. Another example with TotalEnergies: before TabInStore, service stations managed thick paper binders for safety data sheets (SDS). Each update had to be printed, filed, and manually checked to comply with regulations \u2014 a tedious process and a source of administrative stress in case of oversight. Today, this logistical management is fully automated. The tablet synchronizes daily via Weblib\u2019s Control Tower, ensuring certified and always up-to-date content.<\/p>\n

Operational optimization can also extend to the customer journey through the Smart Kiosk<\/a> concept. Where TabInStore frees the salesperson, an interactive kiosk integrating the tablet gives the customer full autonomy for simple but time-consuming tasks. For example, in banking, customers can deposit checks directly at dedicated kiosks. The result: massive time savings for the front-desk agent, who can focus on complex advice while the kiosk handles administrative flows smoothly and securely.<\/p>\n

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Business management through data<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is important to note that TabInStore is not just an MDM (Mobile Device Management) solution, but a true EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) tool<\/strong>. Unlike MDM, which focuses on the technical and restrictive aspects of mobile fleets, TabInStore\u2019s administration console goes further by providing valuable analytics to measure actual team adoption.<\/p>\n

By monitoring usage, managers can analyze key indicators such as app open rates or the adoption of new content. If a business app is widely used, it indicates immediate operational success. Conversely, a low open rate can identify adoption barriers before they become entrenched: is the app too complex? Does it lack relevance in the field? This data-driven approach allows content to be adjusted in real time, ensuring it is genuinely useful in employees\u2019 daily work.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTabInStore is a lever to optimize resources and secure investment, not to \u2018spy\u2019 on employees.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Agility without technical dependency<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of TabInStore\u2019s major strengths is freeing business departments from IT dependency for routine operations. Two levels of access must be clearly distinguished: on one hand, field teams use a deliberately locked tool. They cannot modify the interface, change the wallpaper, or install third-party apps, ensuring total stability and uniform brand image in-store or in branches.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the marketing or business administrator has a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)<\/strong> interface via the Control Tower, restoring full operational control:<\/p>\n