Data-Driven Automation: How Robotics and BI Reshape Retail Supply Chains in the United States

Abstract

Leveraging BI (Business Intelligence) with Robotic system in the distribution centers has become the game changer for U.S. retail domain. As the retail industry evolves with growing e-commerce business, complexity in supply chains, the integration of robotics and business intelligence (BI) tools play key role for operational transformation. BI-powered robotic systems in retailer’s fulfillment centers and in-store can empower retailers in various ways like faster order processing and last-mile delivery, reduce delivery delays, optimizing supply chains, real-time business insights and so on. This article explores how data-driven automation reshapes retail supply chains through enhanced efficiency, real-time analytics, and intelligent forecasting. Here, we have taken real-world use cases like Target, Walmart and Amazon to see how they integrated BI-powered robotic systems in their distribution/fulfillment centers and highlighted how robotics streamline warehousing and delivery, while BI platforms enable smarter inventory management and strategic decision-making. We have developed an interactive dashboard containing KPI matrix for optimizing retail supply chain, which can be integrated with robotic system. The research also addresses challenges like high capital investment, data integration, cybersecurity, and workforce adaptation and offers a forward-looking perspective on the role of AI-powered robotics and automation in shaping the future of U.S. retail logistics.