Walmart Canada launches $3.5 billion plan to upgrade DCs and transportation operations for omnichannel, 2020-07-20

Walmart’s Canadian arm will spend $3.5 billion over the next five years on retail supply chain tools and processes intended to make both its online and in-store shopping experiences “simpler, faster, and more convenient,” the giant retailer said today. Overall, the spending is designed to lead to a faster e-commerce experience, two new distribution centers to speed up the flow of products, re-invented and "smarter" stores, an enhanced omnichannel experience, and modern digital tools to ensure associates can best serve customers. The plan will enable the store to . . .
Plan includes adding micro fulfillment centers” in back rooms of retail stores, and warehouse automation upgrades with Vanderlande, Witron.

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