“I believe the evaluation of Attabotics by Tesco is the most thorough micro-fulfillment search and selection process ever conducted by a retailer. Bravo Tesco!” Ladd stated.
“CEO and Founder of Attabotics, Scott Gravelle, senior executives, and the entire Attabotics team, has worked diligently over the last several years to design and introduce new technology, and improve the software utilised by Attabotics. The sales team has signed new customers, while engineering has installed more systems for current customers.”
“Attabotics also trimmed its headcount in several departments “to increase our ability to build decisions and execute even quicker” which resulted in a compact number of layoffs recently. I continue to rank Attabotics as being one of the most advanced robotics and fulfillment companies on the market. It deserves to be congratulated for signing Tesco as a new customer.”
Tesco is arguably one of the most advanced grocery retailers in the world, Ladd argued.
“I believe very highly of it. I believe it has one of the best automated grocery fulfillment programmes in Europe and globally. I’ve had multiple discussions with executives from Tesco about MFCs and automation. I agree with the majority of the strategy.”
He added that containers loaded with the Attabotics system are now on their way to England. The installation of the MFC will launch in the near future. Tesco has committed to installing additional MFCs from Attabotics depfinishing on the results of the first installation.
Ladd concluded: “Amazon, Walmart, H-E-B, and Kroger have invested heavily to automate online grocery fulfillment utilising a variety of micro-fulfillment systems and robotics. The utilize of MFCs is going to accelerate. The future of groceries is automation.”
UPDATE: Attabotics has this week filed for bankruptcy, according to numerous reports.
The company did not respond to our request for comment. RTIH is waiting on comment from Tesco on how the MFCs project will work in light of this development.
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
Automation will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards, which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a quick shifting omnichannel world.
Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, stated: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a compact scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”
He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not build it through to the final stage, and receiveting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve received all the cool stuff covered this evening.”
“But just importantly we’ve received lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and creating it usable in everyday operations – resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”
Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a huge thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legfinish that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attfinished November’s gathering.
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