Startup helps retailers track their products in real-time
Cartesian Systems has developed a technology to help retailers track inventory in real-time using RFID tags. This system aims to reduce the time employees spend managing inventory, which currently consumes about 50% of their working hours. Cartesian is already deployed in over 700 stores worldwide and is expanding its applications to other industries such as manufacturing and logistics.
- ▪Cartesian's system uses wireless signals from RFID tags to locate items in retail environments.
- ▪The technology aims to solve a $15 billion problem in the U.S. related to inventory management in retail.
- ▪Cartesian is currently working with major fashion retailer Inditex and has been deployed in 15 countries.
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Using technology invented at MIT, Cartesian’s system for locating objects could also find uses in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics. Zach Winn | MIT News Publication Date: June 5, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact: Abby Abazorius Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-253-2709 MIT News Office Media Download ↓ Download Image Caption: Cartesian's system locates items in retail store stockrooms and shop floors. Credits: Credit: Courtesy of Cartesian Systems ↓ Download Image Caption: Cartesian Systems co-founders Isaac Perper (left) and Fadel Adib (right). Credits: Credit: Courtesy of Cartesian Systems ↓ Download Image Caption: Cartesian Systems helps optimize inventory placement by managing replenishment, detecting misplaced items, and comparing sales performance.
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