Technology presentations

Transformative Technologies in Q2 2020

07/07/2020

27 examples of how technology is being used to enhance the food and CPG industry

COVID-19: autonomous ‘last mile’ delivery

23/06/2020

This report showcases five autonomous delivery examples from around the world that are helping deliver the goods during the pandemic and where next for autonomous technology...

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Demystifying JD.com’s autonomous warehouse

15/06/2020

JD.com’s autonomous warehouses, powered by proprietary advanced supply chain technologies, allowed the ecommerce giant to respond quickly to uncertainties and fluctuations in product availability and consumer demands during the COVID-19 crisis. In this report, we explore how advanced technologies have enabled these warehouses to achieve maximum efficiency and accuracy on a massive scale.

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COVID-19: Technologies to help with social distancing

11/06/2020

This report showcases technologies to help with social distancing at stores since the outbreak of COVID-19

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COVID-19: technologies to help with decontamination

05/06/2020

This report showcases six novel technologies to help with decontamination at stores since the outbreak of COVID-19.

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Transformative technologies in Q1 2020

27/04/2020

This report showcases the top 10 ‘Transformative Technology’ case studies that we have spotted within the food and CPG industry in quarter one of 2020

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30 of the greatest innovations of 2019

06/04/2020

Within this report we have selected our top 30 innovations from 2019. These innovations show how the industry is continuing to innovate and evolve to make shopping more convenient and relevant to shoppers.

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Technology trends in 2020

27/01/2020

Technology is altering the way industry operates, and the way shoppers purchase and interact with products and services. In this report, I highlight the five technologies that I believe will impact the path-to-purchase in 2020 from Augmented Reality, Smart Carts and Smart Stores to autonomous delivery and unattended in-home delivery.

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Smart carts

11/11/2019

Examples of smart shopping carts (trolleys) and how they aim to enhance the shopper experience

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Trends in Asia: technology transformation

25/10/2019

Technology transformation is one of the key trends shaping the landscape of grocery retailing in Asia. We review what technology transformation means in reality and what this trend looks like in action.

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Checkouts: speeding up payment

25/10/2019

Examples of checkout solutions that are being used in physical stores to speedup payment

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JD.com’s ‘boundaryless retail’ shopper journey

10/10/2019

JD.com is one of China’s fastest growing retailers that is also increasingly stretching its influence across Asia. We review its business operations and how it is using technology to revolutionise the shoppers path to purchase via its 7Fresh supermarket and world leading logistics capability.

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Transformative Technologies in Q3 2019

10/10/2019

This report showcases the top 14 ‘Transformative Technology’ case studies that we have spotted within the food and CPG industry in quarter three of 2019

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In-home unattended delivery

24/07/2019

We present eight case studies from around the world of retailers that are driving forward with unattended in-home delivery, and look at some of the key considerations for this new service.

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Five innovation trends from Asia

10/07/2019

We have identified five innovation trends that could offer a window into the future of global grocery retailing.

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Transformative technologies in Q2 2019

02/07/2019

This report showcases the top 12 ‘Transformative Technology’ case studies that we have spotted within the food and CPG industry in quarter two of 2019

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Vending solutions

13/05/2019

Vending solutions are one way that retailers and brands can ensure shoppers can get their products 24 hours / 7 days a week. Within this report we showcase 23 interesting vending solutions we have seen from around the world, from health related vending solutions through to vending on the go, reverse vending and the future of vending. We present case studies from PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Alibaba and many more retailers and brands.

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Augmented Reality in retail

15/04/2019

18 examples of how industry is using Augmented Reality to enhance the consumer experience. Within this report we present numerous case studies of industry using AR, from companies like Walmart, Alibaba, Carrefour, Tesco and many more retailers and brands. We also highlight the benefits and challenges of Augmented Reality and where the future of the technology could be going.

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Transformative technologies in Q1 2019

02/04/2019

This report showcases the top 17 ‘Transformative Technology’ case studies that we have spotted within the food and CPG industry in quarter one of 2019. The report gives examples of how international retailers and brands are utilising technology to improve both products and service. For example, we present how Alibaba is using data to create new products, Carrefour is utilising blockchain, through to Walmart introducing virtual reality shopping experiences and how JD.com and Amazon are using drones to deliver goods to shoppers, and much more…

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Virtual reality in retail

15/03/2019

In this report we review how the food and grocery industry is embracing immersive Virtual Reality (VR) to improve and enhance the industry. From conducting this research we have identified four ways that VR is being implemented. The four areas are: VR Training, VR Testing, VR used to showcase product transparency and how shoppers can buy products through Virtual Reality experiences. The report has numerous case studies of industry using VR, along with highlighting the benefits and barriers of VR and where the future of the technology could be going.

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Robots in retail

04/03/2019

Robot technology has made significant advances in terms of functionality and affordability, plus artificial intelligence is allowing machines to communicate more effectively with human beings. This has resulted in a number of retailers trialling in-store robots to improve efficiencies and free staff up to do more valuable roles. In this report we showcase 15 examples from around the world of how robots are being deployed in-stores.

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Last mile: delivering the goods

21/02/2019

The ‘last mile’ has become an increasingly competitive place, as the food industry and disruptors continue to create solutions that make online shopping even more convenient. In this report we’ve identified numerous examples from around the world of last mile solutions that help online shoppers embrace this convenience.

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