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Position Imaging delivers real-time precision asset tracking powered by computer vision and RF technology for supply chain, retail, travel and beyond. Follow this channel for the latest from Position Imaging: product news, expert perspectives, and updates from the team.

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Channel Brief·Position Imaging · 64 episodes
Updated Jan 27, 2025

Logistics tech transforms retail and housing package delivery

Position Imaging argues that AI-guided package systems and self-service fulfillment are reshaping both residential delivery and retail pickup, supported by market data and real-world deployments.

Position Imaging argues that intelligent package management and self-service pickup systems are essential infrastructure for the post-pandemic retail and residential landscape. The channel demonstrates this through concrete market drivers: 76% of US adults now shop online, BOPIS spending reached $95 billion in 2022 alone, and parcel volumes are predicted to equal mail by 2025, forcing both retailers and multifamily properties to adopt technology-driven solutions.

Drawn from Self-Service BOPIS and Other Retail Trends and 3 more →

“Without physical barriers such as lockers, the system would be susceptible to theft. However, the company stood firm.”

Intelligent Tech Revolutionizing the Package Delivery Space: A Deep Dive into Position Imaging

By the numbers

$700B

global BOPIS market forecast by 2027

76%

US adults who shop online

2/3

US retail chains offering click-and-collect services

30%

growth in self-checkout usage

What the channel argues

DataBOPIS represented only 9% of e-commerce in 2022 despite $95B in sales, signaling massive growth runway.→
InsightPosition Imaging's laser-guided system eliminates package theft and loss in multifamily and retail environments without physical lockers.→
DataTwo-thirds of all US retail chains now offer click-and-collect services, but friction and manual processes still dominate.→
DataSelf-checkout usage grew 30% and 73% of shoppers prefer handling returns independently, driving demand for automated systems.→
InsightRetailers are converting stores into fulfillment hubs using proximity-based logistics to reduce shipping costs and speed delivery.→

What you'll learn

•Why parcel volumes eclipsing mail by 2025 creates urgent demand for automated package management in multifamily housing.
•How Position Imaging's computer vision and laser guidance eliminate package theft without requiring physical locker infrastructure.
•Why retail stores are becoming mini-fulfillment centers, and what cost and speed advantages proximity-based pickup delivers to both retailers and customers.
•What self-service expectations mean for retail returns and transactions, backed by 30% growth in self-checkout adoption.

What to do about it

→Audit your current package management infrastructure in both retail pickup and multifamily settings to identify friction points that automation can eliminate.
→Map your retail store locations as potential fulfillment hubs to calculate shipping cost savings from proximity-based delivery versus centralized warehousing.
→Pilot self-service and AI-guided package retrieval with a vendor like Position Imaging to measure adoption rates and theft reduction before full rollout.

Who and what shows up

Greg Brandner

Head of Marketing, Position Imaging

Discussed omni-channel shopping trends and self-service retail evolution on the Intelligent Logistics Podcast.

Matthew Knopf

VP of Partnership, Position Imaging

Explored retail trends and the rise of click-and-collect alongside omni-channel shopping on the Intelligent Logistics Podcast.

Greg Brantner

Director of Marketing, Position Imaging

Hosted episodes addressing consumer buying shifts, omni-channel retail trends, and evolving logistics technology.

Shelly Peterson

Senior Director, Smart Package Room

Discussed seamless package management demand in residential developments and how Position Imaging's tracking technology is tailored to modern consumer needs.

Netflix

Enterprise client

Validated Position Imaging's AI-powered delivery system adoption, demonstrating real-world proof of theft prevention without physical infrastructure.

Questions this channel answers

Q

How does Position Imaging prevent package theft without physical lockers or barriers?

The system relies on computer vision technology and laser guidance to track and direct customers to their packages, eliminating theft despite initial skepticism about the absence of physical barriers.

Intelligent Tech Revolutionizing the Package Delivery Sp… →
Q

Why is BOPIS growth significant for retail technology investment?

BOPIS spending reached $95 billion in 2022 but represents only 9% of total e-commerce, indicating the global market could surge past $700 billion by 2027 as adoption accelerates.

The Global BOPIS Market →
Q

How are residential properties adapting to parcel volume growth?

Experts predict an equal mail-to-parcel ratio by 2025, forcing multifamily properties and postal carriers to adopt smart package management systems to handle the logistical pressure.

The Need for Smart Package Management Solutions →
Q

What role do retail stores play in future fulfillment?

Retailers are converting stores into logistics and fulfillment centers, using proximity to customers to reduce shipping costs and speed delivery compared to centralized warehouse models.

The Future of Retail eCommerce with iPickup →
Q

What consumer behaviors are driving self-service adoption in retail?

Self-checkout usage grew 30% and 73% of shoppers prefer handling returns independently, reshaping retail operations around automation and reduced staff interaction.

The Impact and Future of Self-Service in Retail: Insight… →
Topics:BOPIS and click-and-collectSmart Package Room and iPickup Access PointLaser-guided package retrievalComputer vision and iClip technologyRetail-as-fulfillment-center model
Themes:AI and computer vision eliminate theft without physical barriersRetail stores convert to fulfillment centers through technologySelf-service and automation meet rising consumer convenience demands

Industry context

Retailers are increasingly adopting AI and computer vision technologies to enhance operations, from fraud detection to fulfillment automation, with automated facilities achieving up to 300% faster order processing.

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