71% of Shoppers Say Viral Trends Drive Retail Demand Surges
A recent survey conducted by Locus Robotics has uncovered significant trends in consumer product preferences that are contributing to increased demand volatility within retail supply chains. The findings, released in October 2023, underscore the pressing need for retailers to adopt more adaptable and responsive strategies to manage these fluctuations effectively. As consumer behavior shifts rapidly, businesses are facing challenges in maintaining adequate inventory levels and ensuring timely delivery of products. The survey highlights that the acceleration of these trends is largely driven by changing consumer expectations and the influence of viral marketing on purchasing decisions. Retailers are urged to rethink their supply chain operations to better align with these evolving demands, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and innovation in their logistics and inventory management practices.
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Langebaek Logistics A/S
Denmark
Scandinavian consultancy specializing in supply chain management, logistics optimization, and warehousing. Advises clients at strategic and operational levels, integrating automation and AI into logistics workflows.
Qubiqa (prev Univeyor Logistics) (DK)
Denmark
Qubiqa is a Danish supplier of intelligent material handling and logistics systems, providing turnkey intralogistics solutions including conveyor systems and palletizing equipment, specializing in the insulation manufacturing sector.
Scallog Scalable Logistics (FR)
French developer of goods-to-person robotic order picking systems for logistics warehouses. Robots integrate with existing WMS/ERP platforms; claimed ROI under two years with documented productivity gains above 40% in order picking operations.
HERL (Human Engineering Research Lab)
United States
Joint University of Pittsburgh and US Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory conducting rehabilitation engineering research. Develops mobility devices, assistive technologies, and medical-grade products for people with disabilities.
Joanneum Research Assoc (AT)
Austria
Joanneum Research Institute for Robotics and Flexible Production conducts applied R&D in industrial robot systems, production automation and robot safety, offering feasibility analysis, consulting and testing in a robotics solution centre.
St Petersburg National Research U of ITMO
Russian leading research university (ITMO University) specializing in information technology, optical engineering, and photonics. Active research programs in AI, robotics, computer vision, and cyber-physical systems.
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