Articles tagged with "inventory-management"
Simbe, Coresight Research study finds retailers urgently need to reduce inefficiencies - The Robot Report
Simbe Robotics Inc. and Coresight Research released the “State of In-Store Retailing 2025” report, highlighting the urgent need for retailers to digitize stores through artificial intelligence and automation to address significant inefficiencies. Retailers currently lose $162.7 billion annually in margin due to in-store inefficiencies—a 27% increase from 2024—primarily driven by shrinkage, manual tasks, and employee turnover. Key operational challenges include promotion execution errors (39%), product pricing errors (37%), and misplaced or missing items on shelves (37%). Although 66% of retailers have begun adopting store intelligence technologies, only 20% have fully scaled these solutions, indicating substantial room for growth. Investment in store intelligence and automation technologies is rising sharply, with a 151% year-over-year increase in planned spending and notable adoption gains in shelf-digitization robotics. Simbe’s autonomous Tally robot exemplifies the benefits of automation, enabling retailers like ShopRite to reduce out
robotautomationretail-technologystore-intelligenceinventory-managementAI-in-retailautonomous-robotsWebinar to discuss advances in mobile robots for warehouses - The Robot Report
The article discusses an upcoming webinar hosted by Vanderlande and Hai Robotics, focusing on the advancements in mobile robots for warehouse operations. As warehouse operators and third-party logistics providers face challenges such as rising customer demand, labor shortages, and trade disruptions, automation through mobile robots is becoming increasingly vital for enhancing efficiency and competitiveness. The webinar, scheduled for June 10, 2025, will feature industry experts who will explore the integration of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), self-driving forklifts, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into existing workflows, as well as their impact on productivity, inventory management, and safety. Key topics to be covered include identifying workflows suitable for automation, various mobile robot options available, and the role of orchestration software in ensuring interoperability with other equipment. The experts will also emphasize the importance of understanding the operational environment and maintaining human oversight in automated processes. Attendees will gain insights into how mobile robots can improve visibility, reduce costs, and provide valuable data for digital twins and AI applications. The webinar will be available for on-demand viewing after the live session, allowing participants to engage with the panel and ask questions.
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