Walmart is testing its next generation supply chain, powered by AI and real-time data, to ensure maximum efficiency in inventory and delivery. The system will allow 80% of the U.S. population to receive same-day delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
This holiday, Walmart is looking to deliver toys and coals in one day — but it'll be AI pulling the sleigh.
"Technology like real-time data, AI, and robotics play a crucial role in powering our ecosystem," David Guggina, Walmart EVP of supply chain operations, exclusively told Yahoo Finance. In addition, the company is working to expand its next and two-day delivery options to as much as 90% of the U.S. population. To that end, Walmart has added three new robotics and automation-forward fulfillment centers in Illinois, Indiana, and Texas. The retailer has also been
Guggina said that Walmart's extensive brick-and-mortar network, with 4,700 stores located within 10 miles of 90% of the US population, will be an unique asset to its fast delivery operation.
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