Walmart announced an investment of some six billion US-Dollars (5.3 billion Euros) over several years to further automate its supply chain, leveraging the technology of US-based robotics specialist Symbotic. The deal aims to improve upstream inventory management for e-commerce operations.
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Walmart is to pilot an automated micro-fulfilment centre system based on technology from Symbotic within one of its superstore’s backroom at an undisclosed location. The prototype will be operational in a few months with a second site reportedly in the pipeline.
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