Recently, Associated Food Stores and Symbotic, a leader in A.I.-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, announced they have entered into an agreement to implement Symbotic’s A.I.-powered robotic warehouse automation technology in AFS’ Farr West distribution center. 

Symbotic’s end-to-end automation system, with robotic case pick capabilities, will allow AFS’ distribution center to improve a variety of retail-facing experiences, including overall supply, expanded selection and delivery of products to stores. 

The announcement was covered by many news outlets and industry publications including those found at the links below: 

Supermarket News 

Retail Wit 

Grocery Dive 

Retail Insight Network 

Value Spectrum 

UK Newshour 

Techilive 

Menafn.com 

Morningstar 

Winsight Grocery Business 

Food Market