Moving Retail Operations Forward with IIoT

We’re beyond digital couponing. We’ve progressed past RFID tracking, digital signage and alerts on mobile devices. In the case of the Internet of Things for retail, there are opportunities for supply chain optimization, store efficiencies, new ways to become competitive and capture mind share.

Retail Sector Use Cases

IIC members are exploring and enhancing key uses of IoT for retailers such as:

• Predictive equipment maintenance (store refrigeration, power efficiencies, transportation equipment etc.)
• Warehouse automation and advancement such as inventory control and temperature monitoring
• Connected consumers and enhanced experiences, connected platforms from store to home
• Supply chain optimization, including route tracking and improvement, and automated pricing adjustments
• Smart stores: analyzing traffic patterns, using video analytics to extract actionable insights