Theft Prevention Solutions for Intelligent Stores
Shrinkage is a growing concern for the retail sector, with losses estimated up to $100B annually in the United State alone. Self-checkout systems are one of the main contributors to this issue, with nearly 7% of all self-checkout transactions contain some form off loss – whether accidental or intentional. AI-based solutions using computer vision enable real-time detection of scanning errors and suspicious behavior as they occur, allowing immediate corrective action. In most cases, self-checkout errors happen by mistake and can be resolved on the spot, converting potential loss into completed sales.
Deploying AI-powered theft prevention requires specialized hardware and software. Together with an ecosystem of technology and implementation partners, Supermicro delivers low-barrier solutions to enable retailers to protect margins, streamline operations, and enhance customer trust.
AI-driven Loss Prevention for Retail
Discover Supermicro’s reference model for loss prevention deployments, combining robust, enterprise-grade edge systems with NVIDIA’s library of development tools and pre-trained models.

Retail AI Systems
Successfully using AI to address retail loss requires data from cameras and barcode scanners to be processed in real-time, with as little delay as possible. The best results will be achieved by running the AI model on-premises in the retail store. Supermicro has a broad portfolio of infrastructure solutions to run edge AI solutions with optimal performance and efficiency, enabling:
- No dependency on external connectivity, which can be costly and prone to downtime
- Fewer security and privacy concerns as camera images are not transmitted live over the internet
- Better scalability as the number of SCO lanes or cameras changes
- Faster rollout to new locations
Product Use Case

SYS-E403-14B-FRN2T
This box-sized system is ideal for front and back-of-store AI applications leveraging the power of an Intel® Xeon® 6 series processor and support for multiple GPU cards.

AS -1115S-FWTRT
This 1U ultra-short depth system, deployable in space-constrained environments, delivers an AMD EPYC™ 8004 CPU and GPU support for AI applications for both front and back-of-store.

SYS-322GA-NR
A GPU-optimized server, this 3U platform can support multiple inferencing workloads simultaneously, such as analyzing video feeds or rendering virtual avatars in display kiosks.
Software Partners
Supermicro works with an ecosystem of partners, including software vendors, solution integrators, and consultants, to support the development and implementation of loss prevention and other AI-based applications for retail organizations of any kind.