Walmart Patent Signals AI Transformation for Bricks-and-Mortar Retail

Walmart Patent Signals AI Transformation for Bricks-and-Mortar Retail

As big box stores start to give themselves tech makeovers, Walmart may have its sights set on artificial intelligence IP.  The retailer is seeking to patent a system for “supply chain modeling and prediction,” relying on machine learning to keep track of all the moving parts within its sprawling and complex logistics operations. Walmart’s tech seeks to predict and adapt to real-time changes that may impact the entire operation, addressing limita…