Millions of ambient IoT sensors deployed across Walmart’s supply chain marking first scaled rollout of ambient IoT in retail industry
Wiliot ambient IoT data feeds Walmart’s AI systems to help enhance supply chain efficiency and inventory accuracy, and cold chain compliance
Wiliot, a global leader in ambient IoT technology, announces a collaboration with Walmart, the world’s leading omnichannel retailer, to revolutionize supply chain operations.
This work represents the first large-scale deployment of ambient IoT technology in the retail sector, with millions of Wiliot IoT Pixels being integrated throughout Walmart’s supply chain.
By combining Wiliot’s ambient IoT technology with Walmart’s advanced AI systems, the collaboration is designed to dramatically enhance supply chain efficiency, inventory accuracy, and cold chain compliance. Real-time insights into inventory management—knowing exactly what merchandise is owned and where it is at any moment—are setting a new standard for retail operations.
Tal Tamir, CEO of Wiliot, says:
“With Walmart, we are advancing supply chain performance at an unprecedented scale,”
“This nationwide deployment adds a new layer of digitization to Walmart’s supply chain, empowering associates with real-time insights and automation that drive greater efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness. It’s a testament to the power of ambient IoT and artificial intelligence to help retailers operate smarter, move faster, and deliver stronger outcomes for their business, their associates, and their customers.”
Wiliot’s IoT Pixels are being used to track Walmart pallets at scale, with a goal of reaching 90 million by the end of 2026. This initiative stands as one of the largest ambient IoT deployments to date, providing a new source of supply chain data for Walmart’s expanding use of AI.
The collaboration is already making a significant impact by eliminating manual tasks and delivering automated alerts. This empowers Walmart associates to act quickly, make smarter decisions, and dedicate more time to serving customers. Enhanced visibility has also helped resolve inventory discrepancies, ensuring smoother operations and improved customer experiences.
The collaborative solution is currently deployed across 500 Walmart locations, with plans for national expansion in 2026. The rollout will cover 4,600 Walmart Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and over 40 distribution centers, generating high-resolution supply chain data that feeds into Walmart’s AI systems.
“At Walmart, technology is in service of people—both our customers and our associates,” says Greg Cathey, Walmart Senior Vice President of Transformation & Innovation. “With Wiliot’s ambient IoT technology, coupled with our AI systems, we’re not only optimizing our supply chain to make faster, smarter inventory decisions, but we’re also tackling one of the hardest problems in retail—knowing exactly what we own and where it is at any given moment. This enhanced visibility helps us deliver the consistent value, quality, and experience our customers expect—and that’s what drives us every day.”
This collaboration highlights Wiliot’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve supply chain operations and deliver exceptional value to partners and their customers. By uniting the power of ambient IoT and AI, Wiliot and Walmart are setting a new benchmark for innovation in the retail industry.
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