The Power of Immersion - How Walmart shows annual savings by reduced training time and travel cost with XR

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XR visualization technologies providing innovative solutions for business and manufacturing processes when coupled with AI (Artificial Intelligence) for measurable ROI.

Visualization with XR Delivers Impressive Metrics

XR visualization technology applied to immersive training by retail giant Walmart calculates an inferred annual savings of over $38M by reducing training time and travel costs. Walmart also reported consolidated revenue of $611M in 2023. If implementation of the training program was less than $1.5M then ROI would be at least 96%. Turn to the worksheet and study guide to see how to calculate savings for ROI. 

XR Use Cases and Examples 

XR technology can be applied to various industries, sectors, and scenarios, such as automotive, energy, ESG, virtual offices, immersive training, retail, and corporate marketing. Some examples of XR applications include VR engineering or product design studios, AR safety apps, digital twin systems for manufacturing, virtual flagship automotive dealerships, virtual deescalation training or other soft skills training, and AR retail and fashion experiences. 

Top highlights:

  • 8 out of 10 FORTUNE Global top 5 largest companies by consolidated revenue for FY 2022 & 2023 invested in XR. 

  • 75% across the board Fortune 500 reported 2023 committed to XR initiative(s). 

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