SmartSense by Digi®, a division of Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII, www.digi.com), has entered into a strategic partnership with Lowes Foods, a prominent regional grocery chain serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Owned by Alex Lee, Inc., Lowes Foods operates 141 locations, including IGA and KJ’s Market stores, with a focus on offering fresh, local products and exceptional customer experiences.
Under this new collaboration, SmartSense will deploy its IoT Sensing-as-a-Service framework to monitor over 5,000 assets across Lowes Foods’ locations. This technology aims to enhance operational efficiency, ensure food safety compliance, and minimize product loss. By automating asset monitoring and digitalizing task management processes, SmartSense enables Lowes Foods employees to prioritize customer service while improving overall operational health.
Guy Yehiav, President of SmartSense by Digi, emphasized the customer-centric approach of their IoT solutions, designed to streamline operations and elevate food safety standards. He noted that the partnership with Lowes Foods underscores their commitment to reducing losses and optimizing business continuity.
Matt Bunker, Director of Safety & Asset Protection at Lowes Foods, highlighted the strategic decision to choose SmartSense after rigorous evaluation, citing the solution’s capability to digitalize their food safety program and enhance employee productivity.
SmartSense’s IoT technology supports leading grocery chains nationwide, providing robust asset monitoring solutions. For more information, visit SmartSense by Digi’s Grocery section on their website.
