Retailers generate an enormous amount of data. Each transaction is in itself a huge source of information for the business. However, they are not always able to derive value from that data. That’s why there are huge opportunities for retail with Microsoft Fabric.

This unified data platform allows us to solve some of the historical problems for retailers. These include the fragmentation of data, stored in different systems and formats. There are also difficulties in retrieving and using it. And, of course, the huge inconsistencies in the databases, which negatively affect decision making. Added to this is the absence of a data governance strategy (or an insufficient one).
Transforming the retail shopping experience with Microsoft Fabric
By integrating and organizing multiple types of data, retail with Microsoft Fabric finds a way to ensure data quality and consistency. At the same time, it supports the strategic use of this information for informed decision making and business success.
Among other areas, Microsoft Fabric’s presence in retail drives:
Inventory management and supply chain optimization.
Thanks to predictive models, it is possible to define optimal inventory levels. This allows minimizing costs and avoiding both excess and shortage of merchandise. In addition, you can notify when a given product is below a certain stock level and even automatically place an order with the supplier. Moreover, it improves operational efficiency and reduces errors throughout the supply chain.
Omni-channel shopping experience
Microsoft Fabric provides a comprehensive platform that centralizes information. In this way, it helps unify and optimize operations across multiple sales channels. In addition, it provides a 360º view of the customer. It also enables advanced segmentation to reach each customer with the most accurate proposal at the right time. Thus, it allows customers to start a purchase in one channel and complete it in another without interruptions, improving flexibility and experience.
Transaction security and customer data protection
Microsoft Fabric offers a secure infrastructure, robust encryption, advanced authentication, continuous monitoring, privacy policies and identity management tools. Retail with Microsoft Fabric gains reassurance: sensitive customer information is protected.
Microsoft Fabric solutions for retail
These are some of the solutions that retail can find with Microsoft Fabric:
Automated inventory and restocking processes
With Microsoft Fabric, retailers are assured that inventory information is centralized and updated in real time. From that, they can obtain real-time dashboards on stock levels and implement algorithms that automatically determine when and what to re-stock. In such cases, the purchase order is generated without the need for human intervention.
Predictive analytics for demand forecasting and inventory planning
Microsoft Fabric enables retail companies to make the right demand decisions. Machine learning models help predict future demand based on historical data, sales trends and seasonal factors. This allows inventory levels to be adjusted proactively.
Optimization and personalization of promotions
With Microsoft Fabric, retail companies can make data-driven decisions about product placement and promotions. To do this, it uses information about closely related products (combinations that are most often purchased together). Thus, it effectively promotes cross-selling. At the same time, it is able to interpret the performance of promotions and create customer behavioral analyses to optimize offers.
Integrated e-commerce platforms and personalized shopping experience
With Copilot’s personalized shopping template, retailers can provide a unique experience for each customer, with contextual and informative interaction. All while taking care to do so in a non-invasive manner. This starter app allows consumers to shop through an AI-enabled chat experience. It can be integrated into websites and shopping apps to enrich customer interaction organically.
Conclusions
Retail with Microsoft Fabric has the potential to transform businesses. And at Nubiral we have the knowledge and experience to guide you on this journey of growth.
Retail already has the data it needs to accelerate decision making, drive a better customer experience and optimize its operations. It’s time to start capitalizing it.
Interested in getting your organization started on its journey to the future of retail? Then our experts are waiting for your call: Schedule your meeting!
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Whitepaper • Microsoft Fabric Guide: Use case end-to-end Deployment
Blog • Microsoft Fabric: OneLake Explorer, the One Drive for Data
Blog • Microsoft Fabric Integration: management, security and governance