Home Depot has started out the year with the roll out of an app developed to help U.S. store associates prioritize tasks more effectively. The app, dubbed Sidekick, is a new addition to existing “hdPhones,” mobile devices by Zebra Technologies. Sidekick uses an algorithm to determine which tasks to focus on, identifies out-of-stock products, and can locate products in the stores.
In addition, it will alert specific workers to tasks that need to be completed, showcasing where and how to complete a task in a dashboard with associate and manager views. The rollout was completed in all Home Depot’s U.S. stores at the end of 2022.
