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In the retail sector, success hinges on maintaining an efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective environment for customers and staff. Challenges such as rising energy costs, ensuring seamless vertical transport (elevators and escalators), optimising HVAC performance, and addressing maintenance issues can significantly impact both customer experience and operational costs.
Bueno Analytics is designed to meet these challenges head-on. Our platform delivers actionable insights into building operations, enabling retailers to optimise energy use, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer comfort. Whether managing a single store or a large portfolio, Bueno’s scalable and customisable solutions provide the tools needed to succeed in today’s competitive retail landscape.
Reduce Energy Costs by up to 25%
Energy consumption is one of the largest operational expenses for retailers, driven primarily by lighting, HVAC, and auxiliary systems like escalators and elevators. Bueno Analytics empowers retail operators to achieve significant energy savings by providing:
- Advanced Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD):
Bueno’s FDD module identifies inefficiencies, operational deviations, and equipment faults in real-time. By proactively detecting and addressing issues like overcooling, stuck valves, broken equipment or misconfigured systems, this module helps reduce unnecessary energy consumption and prevents costly equipment failures. - Building Optimisation Using AI and Machine Learning:
Bueno’s Building Optimisation module goes beyond standard fault detection by leveraging AI and machine learning to create tailored rules, predictive insights, and dynamic reporting. This ensures continuous energy performance improvements, enabling businesses to move from average savings of 8% with basic energy management to up to 25% through full optimisation. - Holistic Energy Management:
Bueno’s Energy Management module provides near real-time monitoring of energy use across HVAC, lighting, and other energy-consuming systems. The platform visualises consumption trends, benchmarks performance, and offers actionable insights, allowing businesses to optimise operations, reduce energy waste, and achieve sustainability targets efficiently.
Retail clients using Bueno’s platform report up to 25% energy cost reductions, allowing them to reallocate savings toward enhancing the customer experience.
Vertical Transport Monitoring: Keeping Customers Moving
In the retail environment, elevators and escalators play a vital role in ensuring smooth customer flow, especially in multi-level stores and shopping centres. Bueno Analytics provides real-time monitoring and diagnostics for vertical transport systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
Key Features for Vertical Transport
- Real-Time Status Updates: Monitor the operational status of elevators and escalators across your portfolio.
- Fault Detection: Identify potential issues before they cause breakdowns, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Performance Optimisation: Analyse usage patterns to optimise scheduling and minimise energy consumption.
Bueno ensures your vertical transport systems operate seamlessly, enhancing customer convenience and satisfaction.likelihood of breakdowns, enhancing both customer experience and operational efficiency.
HVAC Optimisation for Comfort and Cost Savings
A comfortable indoor environment is essential for a positive shopping experience. Bueno Analytics optimises HVAC systems to ensure consistent temperatures and air quality while minimising energy use.
How Bueno Enhances HVAC Performance
- Temperature Management: Maintain consistent temperatures across zones to prevent hot or cold spots.
- Air Quality Monitoring: Ensure healthy indoor air quality for customers and staff.
- Predictive Maintenance: Use AI & Machine Learning (ML) to identify potential HVAC issues before they affect store operations.
By optimising HVAC systems, Bueno reduces operating costs while maintaining the perfect shopping environment.e energy savings, customer comfort, and operational efficiency, delivering long-term value.
Bueno’s Advanced Retail Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD)
Faults in building systems can disrupt operations and increase maintenance costs. Bueno’s FDD capabilities leverage AI and machine learning to identify and address issues across all connected systems.
Key Benefits of Bueno’s FDD
- Rapid Fault Identification: Detect issues as they occur, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Root Cause Analysis: Understand the underlying causes of faults for effective resolution.
- Proactive Maintenance: Schedule maintenance tasks based on near real-time data, extending equipment life.
Bueno’s FDD solutions are scalable across multiple sites, providing comprehensive oversight for retail operators managing complex portfolios.s and operational risks during unexpected outages, maintaining customer trust and operational continuity.
Customised Solutions for Retail Operations
Every retail space has unique operational needs. Bueno Analytics allows retailers to connect to more types of equipment. Bueno can also customise rules and dashboards tailored to their specific requirements, offering unparalleled flexibility and precision.
Flexible Rules and Equipment Integration
We analyse a lot more than just energy meters & HVAC. We provide a full operational optimisation and a tailored approach to your needs.
- Custom Rules: Develop algorithms that address store-specific challenges, from energy management to HVAC performance.
- Better Connectivity: With Bueno’s platform you have the ability to integrate with more equipment including IoT-enabled devices for centralised control and monitoring of all systems : lighting, HVAC, Fire, Parking, Vertical Transport and lots more.
Portfolio-Wide Insights
Bueno’s platform scales to manage hundreds or thousands of sites, enabling operators to:
- Implement portfolio-wide strategies for efficiency and savings.
- Benchmark performance across locations.
- Identify high-performing and underperforming sites.
Enhancing Customer Comfort and Experience
The retail experience is heavily influenced by the environment in which customers shop. Bueno Analytics helps retailers create a welcoming atmosphere that drives foot traffic and encourages repeat visits.
Customer Comfort Features
- Lighting Optimisation: Dynamically adjust lighting levels to create an inviting ambiance while reducing energy use.
- Thermal Comfort: Ensure consistent temperatures throughout the store to keep customers comfortable.
- Airflow Management: Improve ventilation for healthier air quality.
By prioritising customer comfort, Bueno enhances the overall shopping experience and supports greater customer loyalty.
Comprehensive Data Visibility and Reporting
Bueno’s platform provides complete visibility into building operations through customisable dashboards and detailed reports. These tools allow retail operators to:
- Track energy and water consumption.
- Monitor equipment performance in real-time.
- Generate reports for benchmarking and compliance purposes.
Bueno’s easy-to-use interface empowers users to make data-driven decisions, improving efficiency and reducing costs across their portfolio.
Sustainability and ESG Goals for Retailers
Sustainability is becoming a key differentiator in the retail industry. Bueno Analytics helps retailers achieve their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives by:
- Reducing energy use and carbon emissions.
- Improving equipment performance to extend lifecycles and reduce waste.
- Providing robust data for ESG reporting and certifications.
Bueno’s solutions align with global sustainability standards, enabling retailers to showcase their commitment to environmental responsibility.
Why Retailers Choose Bueno Analytics
Bueno Analytics is the preferred platform for retail operators seeking to optimise performance, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Key benefits include:
- Energy Optimisation: Reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
- Fault Detection and Diagnostics: Prevent equipment breakdowns and extend asset lifecycles.
- Customisable Solutions: Tailor rules and dashboards to meet your unique needs.
- More connections: Bueno connects to more equipment all in one platform.
- Portfolio-Wide Scalability: Manage multiple sites with ease, gaining insights into system performance across locations.
Contact Bueno Analytics today to learn how we can revolutionise your retail operations. Together, we can create smarter, more sustainable stores that deliver value to your customers and your business.
