After a comprehensive evaluation in twenty stores, Wakefern Food Corp. will expand the use of the Simbe Robotics inventory management systems using in-store units and AI technology.

This adoption of robotic technology is in contrast to the recent comment by John Basalone president of Trader Joe’s who stated that his company would focus on products and opening new stores and not “crazy new ideas like the robot in the aisle that answer questions and helps to clean up spills.”

 Technology when appropriately designed and implemented improves efficiency limits out-of-stock enhances consumer satisfaction and contributes to the bottom line.