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Using Retail AI to Reduce Spreadsheet Dependency in Store Operations

Retailers still rely on spreadsheets for replenishment, promotions, labor planning, exception tracking and store reporting, even when ERP data already exists elsewhere. This creates version-control issues, delayed decisions and operational risk. This article explains how enterprise AI, Odoo and governed automation can reduce spreadsheet dependency through AI copilots, agentic workflows, predictive analytics, intelligent document processing and retrieval-augmented knowledge access—without disrupting frontline operations.