Walmart Canada recently began construction its first fully-automated market fulfilment center, increasing online grocery picking and dispensing up to six-times faster than manual store picking. Moreover, the new fulfilment center boasts automated kiosks that serve as vending machines for any online grocer orders, serving up to five customers at once. Customers can also opt to park in a dedicated parking spot, enter a code, and have their items appear within minutes.
Horacio Barbeito, President and Chief Executive Officer at Walmart Canada said in a statement: "We are on a journey to be the number one e-commerce retailer in Canada. Our customers want choice of service and we see the demand for online shopping continue. We are ramping up our e-commerce offering with a focus on speed, accuracy and service."
Accelerated E-Commerce Expansions
Walmart Canada Debuts Fully-Automated Market Fulfilment Centre
Trend Themes
1. Automated E-commerce Fulfillment - Fully-automated fulfillment centers increase picking and dispensing up to six-times faster than manual store picking.
2. Online Grocery Vending - Automated kiosks serve as vending machines for any online grocery orders, serving up to five customers at once.
3. Contactless Pickup - Customers can park in a dedicated spot, enter a code, and have their items appear within minutes at a contactless pickup location.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can enhance their e-commerce offerings by implementing fully-automated fulfillment centers that increase speed, accuracy, and service.
2. Grocery - Grocery stores can improve their customers' online experience by implementing automated kiosks that serve as vending machines, increasing efficiency and convenience.
3. Logistics - Logistics companies can take advantage of the demand for contactless pickup options by offering automated pickup locations that reduce wait times and improve the customer experience.