Managing Electronic Shelf Labels for Retail Operations #
The “ESL Manage” feature is designed to streamline the management of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) in retail environments. This tool allows you to efficiently bind ESLs to products, push data, and export catalog information, enhancing the in-store experience with real-time price and product updates.
Key Features in the ESL Manage Tab #
- Search Functionality:
- By Name: Search for products or ESLs by their name.
- By Code: Search using product or ESL codes.
- By Status: Track the status of ESLs (e.g., active, inactive).
- By Sync Status: Ensure that ESLs are properly synced with the system.
- By Provider: Filter by the provider of the ESLs.
- Product Management:
- Product Information: View details such as model, size, and location of the product.
- Sync Status: Check whether the ESLs are synced with the system and updated in real-time.
- Bind Time, Update Time, and Refresh Time: Monitor when the ESL data was last bound, updated, and refreshed.
To Navigate: Accessing ESL Manage #
- Go to the “Retail” tab
- Under Basic Data, choose “ESL Manage”
- The list of ESLs will appear
- Right-click on a product to reveal several options:
- Bind ESL
- Set Up Side Down
- Unbind ESL
- Unbind ESL Forced
- Force Refresh ESL
- Sync
- Edit Loc Info
- Push Data
- Push Specific Data
- Export Catalog
- Refresh
Binding an ESL: Step-by-Step #
When you select the Bind ESL option, you’ll need to fill in the following details:
- Customer Exclusive: Choose if this product is customer exclusive.
- Product: Select the product you want to bind the ESL to.
- ESL Mac: Enter the MAC address of the ESL.
- Zone: Specify the zone where the ESL is located.
- Row: Choose the row for the product.
- Column: Choose the column for the product.
- Layer: Specify the layer for the product.
The “ESL Manage” feature is an essential tool for retailers seeking to optimize their electronic shelf labeling system. By binding ESLs to products, pushing data, and exporting catalogs, businesses can ensure that pricing and product information is accurate, consistent, and up-to-date across all retail locations. This system reduces the need for manual updates, increases operational efficiency, and enhances the customer shopping experience by providing real-time, dynamic product displays.
With the flexibility to manage ESLs in both English and Chinese, this feature ensures accessibility for a wide range of users and retail environments, making it a versatile solution for businesses globally.
