The retail giant Walmart teams up with Massachusetts-based automation company Symbiotic to develop automated supply chain system that will redefine traditional distribution network. The extension of their relationship will bring 25 fully autonomous robots to wall mart distribution centers. The revolutionary step is said to be reduce the time takes to unload, sort and stock freight in Walmart stores.
Joe Metzger, executive vice president of supply chain operations, Walmart U.S. explained this move as a digital transformation happening today, alongside evolving customer habits, is reshaping the retail industry.
companies are aggressive about finding new ways to improve customer satisfaction. presently, the goal can be achieved only through the right companionship with technology. As Walmart and symbiotic teams up, the world expects something not less than a revolution.
