How Gather AI Delivers Superior Inventory Intelligence

How Gather AI Delivers Superior Inventory Intelligence

Warehouse operators face a constant battle against a $1.75 trillion problem that IHL Group calls "inventory distortion": the gap between digital records and physical inventory. This blind spot leads to lost revenue, inefficient labor allocation, and costly errors.

Traditional inventory management methods rely on manual counts and rigid hardware. These approaches are slow, error-prone, and require significant capital investment. Gather AI’s software-first platform provides a better way. It uses AI-powered computer vision on off-the-shelf drones to deliver real-time, actionable inventory intelligence.

Our system achieves 99.9% accuracy, increases cycle count speed by 15x, and delivers a return on investment in under a year. This post compares the outcomes of our approach to traditional methods.

Achieve 99.9% Accuracy with Real-Time Scanning

Gather AI’s platform uses autonomous drones and advanced computer vision to scan and catalog inventory. The system captures over 10 data points per scan, including SKU, location, and expiration dates. This provides a precise, real-time view of your entire facility.

• Unmatched Precision: We deliver 99.9% accuracy, a significant improvement over manual counts, which can have error rates as high as 50%. This level of precision helps customers like GEODIS and NFI reduce inventory shrinkage to less than 0.1%. The average shrink rate for similar operations is 1.6%, according to the National Retail Federation.
• 15x Faster Cycle Counts: Manual counts are slow, taking around 30 minutes per aisle. Our drones complete the same task in under two minutes. This speed allows for daily cycle counts, giving you constant visibility instead of a quarterly snapshot.

Reduce Costs and Improve Efficiency

Our platform is designed to reduce operational expenses and improve your bottom line. By automating data capture, you can reallocate labor to higher-value tasks and avoid unnecessary capital expenditures.

• Lower Labor Costs: Automation reduces the need for manual cycle counts and audits. This can lower labor costs associated with inventory management by up to 30%.
• Avoid Costly Hardware and Vendor Lock-In: Competing automation systems often require large investments in proprietary hardware, locking you into a single-vendor ecosystem. Gather AI’s software-first platform is different. It works with off-the-shelf drones and cameras, giving you the freedom to choose the best equipment for your needs while future-proofing your investment.
• Fast ROI: Our customers typically see a full return on investment in 6 to 12 months. This is driven by savings from reduced labor, lower shrinkage, and optimized inventory levels. Research from Capgemini confirms that AI can cut inventory holding costs by up to 25%.

Deploy in Hours, Not Months

Deploying new technology should not disrupt your operations. Our software-first solution is designed for rapid implementation without requiring changes to your existing infrastructure.

• Hardware-Agnostic Platform: Our software integrates seamlessly with commercially available drones and your existing warehouse management system. This approach avoids vendor lock-in and allows for flexible, scalable deployment.
• Rapid Deployment: A typical Gather AI deployment takes about a week. In contrast, hardware-heavy solutions can take months to install, configure, and test. Our plug-and-play model ensures you see value faster.

Choose a Modern, Cost-Effective Solution

When evaluating an inventory management solution, it is important to focus on key performance metrics. A modern system should provide:

• Scan accuracy above 99%.
• At least a 10x improvement in counting speed.
• The ability to audit an entire facility in under eight hours.

These benchmarks ensure a solution will deliver measurable improvements over manual processes. Gather AI meets and exceeds these standards, providing a cost-effective path to modernizing your warehouse operations.

See Gather AI in Action

Ready to eliminate inventory blind spots and drive efficiency? Request a demo to see how our AI-powered platform delivers real-time visibility and a rapid return on investment.

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