Grocery retail tech firm StrongPoint launches RetailIQ analytics service to boost e-fulfullment operations

StrongPoint has announced the launch of RetailQ, an analytics service for grocery retailers.

RetailQ taps digital simulation and virtual pick bots to help grocery retailers identify cost savings and improve efficiency in their in-store picking operations. By digitally modelling every step of the fulfillment process, it enables them to test different scenarios, quantify the impact of operational changes, optimise workflows and reveal hidden inefficiencies. 

Grocery retailers can leverage the service to: 

• Uncover hidden inefficiencies such as underutilised pick paths or staffing imbalances 

• Benchmark performance and leverage best practices 

• Assess service standards, out-of-stock occurrences, and product substitutions 

• Identify operational bottlenecks, both now and in the future 

• Identify and eliminate non-value-adding tasks in the workflow 

• Determine most efficient workflows by simulating picks using pick bots 

According to StrongPoint, the service presents:  

• Opportunities to streamline picking operations and reduce labour costs through workflow optimisation 

• Operational opportunities and recommend optimal hardware, equipment, and tools tailored to your unique picking process 

• Focus areas prioritised by the greatest opportunities for improvement 

• A comprehensive business case forecasting the impact of proposed changes and improvements across your picking estate 

“Grocers need operational analyses to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their e-commerce fulfillment. StrongPoint’s RetailQ gives grocery retailers detailed insights into where they can improve efficiency or confirm that they are already operating at high performance levels. Every grocer should be certain they’re running at peak efficiency across their stores and RetailQ delivers that insight,” says Jacob Tveraabak, CEO at StrongPoint. 

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Grocery retail will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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