Through Collaborative Creation with Hitachi, Seiyu Introduces a System to Stores that Automatically

Through collaborative creation with Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501 / "Hitachi"), Seiyu GK ("Seiyu") will introduce the Hitachi Digital Solution for Retail/AI Demand Forecast Auto Replenishment Service to stores all over Japan from October 2019 as a system for automatically replenishing based on demand forecasted by AI. The subjects of this service include approximately 250 items produced at Seiyu's central kitchens among the products sold at the deli section. Conventionally, replenishment is implemented by experienced Seiyu associates (employees) in charge for each product based on past sales results and others. In contrast, in this system, AI conducts a high level of demand forecast for each store and product.