The retail industry finds itself in a strange situation; while sales have been going up and store traffic returning to normal, the overall US economy is feeling the heat of rising inflation and labor shortage. Retailers across the country are already preparing for an anticipated recession and devising ways to minimize costs and find efficiencies through operations.
At its foundation, customer satisfaction means speed and simplicity. Only automation can meet both these challenges and future-proof systems to ensure consistent operations and place distribution as a strategic lever. However, managing the risks associated with large capital investments is a science by itself, especially when the investment will be out of date within 18 months.
Businesses need technology that is inherently built on agile principles and can deliver quick results early on and at every stage.
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