Wiliot, a global leader in ambient IoT, has joined forces with Walmart, the world’s largest omnichannel retailer, to transform retail supply chain operations. This marks the first large-scale rollout of ambient IoT in the retail sector, with millions of Wiliot IoT Pixels integrated across Walmart’s network.
IoT Meets AI for Smarter Supply Chains
Wiliot’s ambient IoT sensors now deliver real-time data into Walmart’s advanced AI systems. Together, they improve efficiency, boost inventory accuracy, and ensure cold chain compliance. Retailers gain full visibility of merchandise ownership and location at all times, creating a new industry standard in inventory management.
Leadership Insights
“With Walmart, we are advancing supply chain performance at an unprecedented scale,” said Tal Tamir, CEO of Wiliot. “This nationwide deployment digitizes Walmart’s supply chain, giving associates real-time insights and automation that improve efficiency and responsiveness.”
Greg Cathey, Walmart’s Senior Vice President of Transformation & Innovation, added: “At Walmart, technology serves people—customers and associates alike. By combining IoT and AI, we’re solving one of retail’s toughest challenges: knowing exactly what we own and where it is. That visibility helps us deliver the consistency and value our customers expect.”
Scaling Deployment Nationwide
Currently, Wiliot’s IoT Pixels are tracking Walmart pallets, with a target of 90 million by the end of 2026. The system is live in 500 Walmart locations and will expand nationwide in 2026. The rollout will cover 4,600 Walmart Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and more than 40 distribution centers. This effort stands among the world’s largest ambient IoT deployments, generating high-resolution supply chain data to fuel AI-powered decisions.
Driving Operational Impact
The collaboration is already reshaping daily operations. Manual tasks are being reduced, automated alerts accelerate decision-making, and associates can spend more time serving customers. Enhanced visibility has also eliminated inventory discrepancies, creating smoother workflows and improved customer experiences.
A New Era for Retail Innovation
By uniting ambient IoT with AI, Wiliot and Walmart are setting a new benchmark in retail technology. The initiative underscores Wiliot’s mission to deliver advanced solutions that improve efficiency, reduce errors, and create value for partners and consumers alike.
