Scan avoidance is rampant at grocery self-checkout lanes, and even manual checkouts are susceptible to this type of theft. It can be hard to stop people from bypassing the scanner, even with cameras, since unscanned items generate no data. Malay Kundu, CEO and founder of StopLift, says artificial intelligence is the answer. With computer vision, stores can identify who’s stealing and intervene in real time — and, just as importantly, reduce unwanted interventions with honest customers.  Read More...

First, KFC ran out of chicken, then it ran out of gravy. Shortages have forced closures and reduced menus at hundreds of KFC locations across the U.K., and it all traces back to the QSR’s decision to switch distributors from food delivery specialist Bidvest to the cheaper DHL, a firm known for delivering books and toys from eCommerce merchants. What started as a cost-savings move has ended up losing the brand millions of dollars — and still has yet to be resolved.  Read More...

Car share companies like Australia’s Car Next Door and U.S.-based Turo have taken an Airbnb-like approach to car sharing offerings, serving as a marketplace that connect car borrowers with car owners. Here’s how the logistics and technology work for one Airbnb-like car share provider.  Read More...