The Save Mart Cos., in partnership with Simbe, is rolling out the autonomous inventory robot Talley at select Save Mart, Lucky/Lucky California, and FoodMaxx banners in the Modesto and East Bay areas of California. Tally robots autonomously audit store shelves to ensure products are in stock and in the correct location on the sales floor.
“Deepening our commitment to innovation with this pilot program is a reflection of The Save Mart Cos. promise to our customers to ensure the best in-store experiences,” said Hal Levitt, SVP of retail operations at The Save Mart Cos., in a statement. “We’re pleased to have a strong technology partner in Simbe to support us in testing a new, effective inventory management solution in our stores and allowing us to provide better product availability.”
According to Simbe, Tally can scan up to 30,000 products every day, bringing greater visibility to store inventory, streamlining operations for store teams, and improving the customer experience by ensuring the products they are looking for are in stock and in the correct location.
“The pandemic has further illuminated the critical need for strong on-shelf inventory data.” said Brad Bogolea, CEO and co-founder of Simbe Robotics, in a statement. “Retailers are facing an ever-evolving landscape, and Tally provides a cost-effective solution that enables them to stay ahead of the curve, with improved operations and efficiency.”
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