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How IoT is transforming the retail industry?

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How IoT is transforming the retail industry?

The retail industry is continuously adopting the newest technologies; the Internet of Things is one of them. Also, it is said that the internet of things in the retail industry will transform the lives of customers as well as retailers.

As of now, retailers are taking the support of IoT to enhance supply chain management, improve the checkout process, track assets, etc.On the other side, customers are able to make better buying decisions due to these new technologies.

Here, we have conducted research and found some various common ways IoT will transform the retail industry.

10 IoT Use Cases in the Retail Industry

Several essential use cases of IoT in the retail industry.

1. Customer Satisfaction Monitoring

Various retailers have started utilizing the IoT technology to enhance the experience of the customers. You can also include IoT sensors or dashboard to get direct customer feedback after their purchase.

Moreover, the deeper a store knows the desires of its customers, the more exciting items a store can present to its customers. Ultimately, it helps a store to offer more value to customers and enhance sales.

2. Smart Shelves for Inventory & Supply Chain Management

Various small to medium-scale retail store owners use IoT to enhance their inventory management. Due to this, employees don't need to inquire about stock & product kept in shelves now & then.

You can also integrate smart shelves in your store to get quick notifications & updates about the sales levels.

3. Capturing Photos of Barcodes

Barcodes have become essential to provide in-depth information about any product. One of the latest examples of this is PUMA, the world's leading sportswear manufacturer collaborated with  EVRYTHNG to enable customers in the New York flagship store to capture photos of barcodes present in the shoes to obtain more details regarding every shoe.

4. Automated Checkout

Various customers don't like to wait in a big waiting line at your retail store. To resolve this, you need to hire more employees and integrate various systems, which is pricey.

To get over this, you can use a machine that does the work of a checkout cashier. Also, this checkout system verifies all the items with the customer and deducts the total as soon as the customer leaves the store.

To know the complete list of IoT use-cases in the retail industry, click here.

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