Real-Time Inventory Management in Grocery

If grocery retail operations are leaking margin to waste, stockouts, or replenishment inefficiency, this conversation is for you. OrderGrid Co-founder Aidan Mittra joins DeAnn Campbell on the RETHINK Retail Podcast to discuss how real-time, location- and expiry-aware inventory gives grocery retailers the operational visibility needed to improve availability, reduce waste, and strengthen execution across stores and distribution networks. detection.

The conversation explores why accurate inventory counts alone are no longer enough, how demand-aware replenishment reduces manual work for store teams, why granular perishables tracking is critical in fresh grocery environments, and how real-time inventory data can surface operational and margin risks before they appear in sales reports.

Key Takeaways

• Inventory quality matters: Accurate counts are not enough. Inventory must be sellable, within date, and in the right location to support profitable operations.
• Automated replenishment: Demand-aware ordering reduces manual work for store teams and enables faster, more consistent replenishment.
• Perishables management: Granular tracking and forecasting help minimize waste while protecting availability and sales.
• Inventory as an early indicator: Real-time data can surface operational and margin risks before they appear in reporting.
• A stronger operational foundation: Connected inventory visibility enables more predictable execution across stores and distribution networks.