After various acquisition offers didn’t work out, club-based grocery and CPG ecommerce startup Boxed has secured a $110 million funding round, validating the company’s technology and market position as the e-grocery space continues to heat up.
Despite its many advantages, WMS software is not in use at nearly 35% of distribution and fulfillment center operations, according to a survey by the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC). See what other technology preferences and investment plans were cited by operations professionals.
Adding a WMS and warehouse automation components is not an “either/or” decision. There are dozens of pluses for your ecommerce operations when considering these solutions separately, but to get the greatest benefits, consider the synergy of the two together.
Today’s robotic applications are all based on existing applications and technology, not uncharted research, and each generation of technology gets cheaper. Here are five important considerations when looking at an investment in warehouse robotics.
Cincinnati-based grocery chain Kroger has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring online bulk order retail startup Boxed.com, with other major players including Costco, Target and German grocery chain Aldi in the mix as well.
Chatbots have grown in popularity over the past couple years, but does this technology have lasting utility in customer support? Here is how the chatbot fad is hurting customer satisfaction.