Inventory is no longer just a reporting problem
Retailers are investing in better inventory systems because the cost of slow action is becoming too high.
$1.73T
Lost annually to stockouts and overstocks
(Source: IHL group)
30% → 41%
Expected rise in AI use for supply chain visibility
(Source: Deloitte 2026 Retail Outlook)
59%
Expect ROI from AI-led supply chain initiatives within 12 months
(Source: Deloitte 2026 Retail Outlook)





