Bringoz Industry Weekly 5/19

almart made big gains last quarter. Gatik AI and Isuzu Motors are collaborating to further develop autonomous trucks. H-E-B is expanding its fulfillment network. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Walmart on Thursday topped quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, with shares of the company hitting an all-time high. The discounter said it made gains with high-income shoppers, and reported eCommerce growth of 22% for its U.S. business fueled by store pickup and delivery of online orders, as well as the company’s growing third-party marketplace. For the first time, Walmart’s delivery business surpassed its store pickup in terms of volume. Read more.

Gatik AI and Isuzu Motors are collaborating to mass produce Class 3-7 self-driving trucks that don’t require drivers. Isuzu will invest $30 million in Gatik to help further middle-mile autonomous driving development. “This advanced technology will also allow Isuzu to actively address pressing issues facing the industry, such as the worsening driver shortage and rapidly increasing delivery needs in North America,” the companies said. Read more.

Texas-based H-E-B has opened a new eCommerce fulfillment center in Cibolo which will support Curbside and Home Delivery orders around the San Antonio area. The new facility will support the rising demand of online shopping by stocking goods found in stores for Curbside and Home Delivery orders. H-E-B designed its fulfillment centers to allow for more capacity, greater efficiency, less aisle congestion for the in-store shopper, and better product availability. Read more.

Shifting customer demands, unexpected disruptions, and online shopping growth can impact the efficiency and effectiveness of your delivery processes. Consumer expectations are higher than ever, and businesses need to be agile enough to meet these demands. Here’s a look at some ways companies can create flexible delivery plans that can adapt to dynamic needs and ensure smooth operations in any situation. Read more.

Delivery accuracy and speed are paramount for businesses looking to meet customer expectations and maintain a competitive advantage. Whether it’s delivering products to consumers’ doorsteps or ensuring timely deliveries to B2B clients, improving delivery accuracy and speed can lead to enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty. Here are three ways businesses can improve both accuracy and speed in their delivery operations. Read more.

There are several different types of retail fulfillment. Each of them have their own benefits and drawbacks. With the growth of eCommerce over the past few years, more retailers are offering and expanding their fulfillment capabilities. Here are some common types of retail fulfillment, how they meet customer needs, and enable retailers to grow. Read more.

Retailers are making significant investments to meet shoppers’ evolving habits. The growing demand for online grocery services and eCommerce fulfillment is driving increased consideration of fulfillment centers, delivery services, and in-store fulfillment options. Here’s a look at how retailers are upping their fulfillment game and elevating the customer experience. Read more.