![]() ![]() “With our skilled talent and innovative technology that we’re bringing to this facility we’re going to be able to ship quite a few amount of inventory across this part of the country. “That’s a testament of the commitment that we have not only with the province but also with the country and how much we want to continue to grow and make a difference for Canadian customers, communities and for all our associates,” he said. Gebara said the new fulfillment centre represents a significant investment in Alberta and the creation of more than 100 jobs. Auto-boxing technology helps to optimize packaging and minimize waste by building a custom-sized box for each order, resulting in more efficiently-packed trailers.Technology-enhanced inbound receiving allows associates to introduce items to the mobile storage units more quickly, with items available for purchase on Walmart.ca in as fast as 15 minutes once entered into the system.Smart and flexible storage manages a large and wide variety of inventory, improving availability for customers and allowing the facility to adapt to customers’ needs.Three types of robotic technology assist associates with tasks within the facility Goods-to-person robotics help associates store, pick and sort items with a high degree of accuracy, speeding up the fulfillment process.Powered by cutting-edge logistics technology to achieve more productivity with less physical effort and deliver orders faster.Customers ordering items from Marketplace sellers who leverage the WFS service will benefit from faster shipping speeds and improved product availability Fulfilling orders for Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS), Walmart’s end-to-end fulfillment service for the retailer’s third-party e-commerce sellers, including larger, non-conveyable items, like large patio items, for the first time.Capability of shipping 20 million items annually directly to customers and handling up to 500,000 unique items to fulfill direct to home and ship-to-store pickup orders. ![]() Storage for thousands of items available on Walmart.ca.Highlights of the new facility, which is the third for the company in the Balzac area of Rocky View County, include: It’s a very exciting time at Walmart Canada.” Walmart Canada Fulfillment Centre in Rocky View County (Image: Mario Toneguzzi) Every day, we’re enhancing our supply chain network. We’re providing our supply chain associates with modern logistics technology to fulfill orders at exceptional speed. “Walmart Canada is an omnichannel retailer, people-led and tech-powered. “We’re on a transformational journey to modernize our supply chain and today’s grand opening marks a major milestone for Walmart Canada,” said Gonzalo Gebara, President and CEO, Walmart Canada. ![]()
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