Transforming Retail Supply Chains
Unlocking Collaborative AI for Sustainable Demand Forecasting
This analysis reveals how Blockchain-backed Federated Learning can drastically reduce waste and boost efficiency in the perishable goods sector, enabling retailers to share intelligence without compromising privacy.
Executive Impact at a Glance
The future of sustainable retail demands innovative solutions to tackle food waste and operational inefficiencies. Our analysis quantifies the transformative impact of FL and Blockchain integration.
Deep Analysis & Enterprise Applications
Select a topic to dive deeper, then explore the specific findings from the research, rebuilt as interactive, enterprise-focused modules.
Enterprise Process Flow
Walmart Database: A Privacy-Preserving Approach
Our experimental setup used the Walmart Database [8] to simulate a real-world SSCM scenario. Through a horizontal Blockchain FL mechanism, stores shared model parameters securely without direct data sharing. This approach demonstrated the validity of a privacy-oriented Federated method, mitigating data privacy concerns prevalent among competing retailers.
Federated Learning models lead to an average of 5% reduction in over-provisioning error and perishable waste, significantly improving inventory management for grocery retailers.
| Method | Average MSE | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | 0.040-0.050 |
|
| Federated Learning (FL) | 0.030-0.035 |
|
| Centralized (Ideal) | 0.025-0.030 |
|
FL achieves performance close to the ideal Centralized scenario, significantly outperforming isolated standalone models while preserving data privacy. |
||
For stores where standalone forecasting performed poorly due to limited data, FL led to waste reductions exceeding 40%, showcasing its ability to enhance forecasting for data-sparse entities.
| Platform | SC Deploy (Gwei) | Overall Cost (ETH) |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (POS) | 2,846,556.504 | 0.070487114 |
| Optimism (POS) | 688.239 | 1.70423E-05 |
| Arbitrum (POS) | 8,947.107 | 0.00022155 |
| Polygon PoS | 72,953,334 | 1.806487934 |
Layer 2 solutions (Optimism, Arbitrum) offer significantly lower costs and greater scalability compared to Ethereum mainnet, addressing the challenge of minimizing expenses for scalable Blockchain-based FL. |
||
Calculate Your Potential AI ROI
Estimate the tangible benefits of integrating AI into your enterprise operations. Adjust the parameters below to see your potential cost savings and efficiency gains.
Your AI Implementation Roadmap
Our structured approach ensures a seamless integration of advanced AI solutions, tailored to your enterprise's unique needs and objectives.
01. Discovery & Strategy
In-depth analysis of your current operations, identification of AI opportunities, and development of a bespoke strategy.
02. Prototype & Validation
Building and testing initial AI prototypes to validate concepts and refine functionalities with real-world data.
03. Development & Integration
Full-scale development of AI solutions and seamless integration into your existing enterprise systems.
04. Deployment & Optimization
Go-live of AI solutions, continuous monitoring, performance optimization, and ongoing support to ensure maximum value.
Ready to Transform Your Enterprise with AI?
Schedule a complimentary strategy session with our AI experts to explore how these insights can be applied to your business, drive innovation, and achieve measurable results.