Table of Contents

Overview

Technologies used in retail supply chain automation

Robots

Electronic displays and IoT sensors

RFIDs

Automated carts

Picking and packing technologies

Data science

Bluetooth beacons

Drones and unmanned vehicles

Outlook

Retail Hot Topic: Supply Chain Automation

Summary

The future of retail supply chain automation appears to be bright. Retailers’ emphasis on balanced cost/service strategies, together with the proliferation of e-commerce growth, increasing number of delivery channels, and changing supplier bases, are the major factors boosting retail supply chain automation

Scope

- Smart robots to perform multiple tasks
- Digital shelves and IoT help customers, alert employees, reduce out-of-stock scenarios, and monitor the temperature of food and drinks
- RFID adds a layer of security, transparency, and traceability
- Automated carts improve instore operational efficiency
- Picking and packing technologies in warehouse and inventory management
- Data science in key areas of the supply chain
- Bluetooth beacons assist in asset tracking and inventory control

Reasons to buy

- This report provides an overview of the retail supply chain automation and the technologies used by the retailers in supply chain automation