The investment reflects Pattison Food Group's efforts to adapt its warehouse operations to changing demand while reducing manual processes and increasing efficiency in moving products through its supply chain.
Online demand for its products grew by 300% in two years and a new system allowed it to reduce labor costs, cut delivery times by more than half, and increase throughput by 350%.
The 22,000-square-foot space will automate online grocery picking and dispensing and is part of Walmart’s push to grow market share amid changing consumer patterns.