Walmart's Shelf-Scanning AI Boosts In-Stock Items

30%

Fewer Stockouts

28%

Less Excess Stock

15%

Sales Lift

Challenge

Stores struggled with stockouts and inventory imbalances due to infrequent manual checks.

Solution

Deployed shelf-scanning robots and AI demand forecasting to optimize inventory levels in real-time.

Results

Stockouts down by 30%, excess inventory reduced by 28%, driving higher sales and lower waste.

Full Description

Managing inventory across thousands of supercenters is a massive logistical challenge. Walmart found that items were often out of stock on shelves even when they were available in the backroom, leading to lost sales. Walmart introduced shelf-scanning robots and computer vision systems to continuously monitor on-shelf availability. Combined with predictive AI for demand forecasting, the system alerts associates to restock specific items and adjusts supply chain orders to prevent future stockouts. This granular, real-time visibility revolutionized their inventory management.

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