Retailers Get Smarter With Tally Spot: Revolutionary Fixed Area Camera Boosts Real-Time Inventory Management

Simbe Robotics Inc. has unveiled Tally Spot, a fixed area camera designed to enhance real-time inventory management in retailers. The launch comes after customer feedback led to the development of this new solution, which aims to provide more frequent and accurate data on store inventory levels.

Tally Spot cameras can be easily integrated into existing retail software and workflows, allowing for seamless deployment and connection to a retailer’s Wi-Fi network. This feature makes it simple to obtain quick access to Tally Spot data, enabling store managers to identify out-of-stock items, product placement issues, and overall store performance. The camera is designed with ease of use in mind, similar to the Tally autonomous mobile robot (AMR) deployment process. Retailers can use Simbe’s iOS and Android apps to interact with Tally Spot data, making it easy to track inventory levels and optimize store operations.

One key benefit of Tally Spot cameras is their ability to provide continuous inventory data, especially in high-velocity areas such as grocery stores or pharmacies. This allows for near-real-time insights into shelf conditions, enabling retailers to make informed decisions about restocking and pricing. The innovation also addresses the challenges faced by farm suppliers, who often struggle with inventory management due to large store sizes and product volumes.

By automating labor-intensive inventory tasks, Simbe’s Farm Supply offering aims to help retailers like Country Supplier, which operates 55 stores across the US. The company has reported a 25% improvement in on-shelf availability and a 90% improvement in price accuracy since integrating Tally into its initial trials. Additionally, Simbe has expanded its offerings with the launch of Simbe Virtual Tour, a platform that enables retail executives to remotely view and walk stores, reducing travel while optimizing layouts and facilitating faster decision-making across locations.

The company’s Store Intelligence platform can deliver in-store visibility to anticipate and meet evolving customer demands, making it an attractive solution for retailers operating in fast-paced, seasonal markets. Simbe has established itself as a leader in the retail technology industry with its accelerated growth across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s collaboration with major retailers such as CarrefourSA, Albertsons’ United Supermarkets, and Wakefern’s ShopRite has earned it several prestigious awards, including the 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award.

Simbe’s Tally robots have completed over 1.1 million traversals in 3 million autonomous hours, equivalent to 348 years, and have scanned over 12.5 billion price tags, identifying errors and enabling store associates to promptly fix them. By leveraging AI and automation, Simbe is helping retailers like Country Supplier and others across various verticals usher in a new era of retail technology and innovation. With its continued growth and expanding offerings, Simbe is well-positioned to deliver significant benefits to retailers and shoppers alike.