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Fujitsu supports sustainable growth for retailers with data and AI through Uvance for Retail
Fujitsu has announced the launch of Uvance for Retail, a solution that integrates data onto a robust and secure cloud platform. The solution leverages Fujitsu’ s accumulated business knowledge and implementation capabilities and incorporates advanced technologies such as Agentic AI. By connecting fragmented data and operations across retail sites, Fujitsu aims to enhance both on-site execution and management decision-making while supporting the sustainable growth and competitiveness of Japan’ s retail industry.
Despite rapid advances in AI and Digital Technologies, the Japanese retail industry faces complex structural challenges including population decline, intensifying competition, labor shortages and rising costs. A major issue is the vast volume of data required for decision-making combined with fragmented systems and scattered information. Data structures also differ across manufacturers and wholesalers, creating silos that limit cross-functional use. As a result, organizations often make decisions without fully using available data, increasing operational pressure and reducing agility across the sector.
For more than 50 years, Fujitsu has supported the Japanese retail industry and developed deep knowledge of retail operations and data structures through extensive collaboration with customers. The company has also strengthened its capabilities by bringing GK Software and BrainPad into the group, combining industry expertise with advanced technology.
Uvance for Retail provides the capabilities required for retail growth with data and AI at its core.
Uvance for Retail provides the capabilities required for retail growth with data and AI at its core. Fujitsu’ s retail consultants identify management and operational challenges and design improved business processes and systems. Solutions incorporating Agentic AI are then implemented by engineers with retail expertise to support everyday operations, enable advanced decision-making and improve operational autonomy. • 46
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