AI as a Solution for Quality Control and Safety Concerns?
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine
Chicago‑Based Startup Arvist AI is redefining warehouse automation with a vision‑based platform that integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure. Founded with a focus on safety analytics, Arvist has expanded into quality control and compliance, helping customers reduce manual tasks, eliminate barcode scanning and improve operational accuracy—without disrupting their current systems.
The company just closed a $4 million seed round in late 2025, which should allow it to scale, Founder and CEO Nilay Parikh said.
Arvist uses AI tools to detect damage as pallets leave the warehouse or to ensure compliance. It also can help resolve issues. If a retailer reports receiving the wrong goods, Arvist can find the shipment ID, match it to data and automatically fill out the over, short and damaged (OSD) claim. “We have images of all four sides of the pallet at the time of departure,” Parikh said. “You can say, ‘Talk to your carrier—it’s not our responsibility.’ That entire process is automated and ready for sign‑off…”
