Symbotic Inc., a leader in AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, and Walmart Inc. have announced an expanded commercial agreement to bring further automation capabilities to 25 U.S. regional distribution centers, while supporting additional opportunities across Walmart's global supply chain network.
Walmart and Symbotic have expanded their commercial agreement to bring automation to 25 U.S. regional distribution centers.
The agreement includes an initial commitment of approximately $6 billion in spend, covering work over several years across multiple locations.
The expansion builds on more than a decade of collaboration between the two companies.
Symbotic's integrated solution includes a BreakPack each-picking solution and the SymMicro micro-fulfillment solution for e-commerce.
All Symbotic solutions are underpinned by proprietary software that harnesses AI to orchestrate and optimize the movement of millions of cases every day.
The expanded work supports e-commerce upstream inventory management, increases storage capacity and improves how products move through the supply chain.
"Our partnership with Walmart started with a single product over a decade ago, and now we offer a full end-to-end solution to help power Walmart's growth across its supply chain for years to come," said Rick Cohen, Chairman and CEO of Symbotic. "This expanded agreement reflects the strength of that collaboration – a partnership defined by trust and shared ambition."
"At Walmart, we're focused on bringing more items to more customers and members, faster than ever. Our investments in the physical and digital supply chain help us serve them however they choose to shop, whether in stores, at the curbside or at home," said Rob Montgomery, Executive Vice President for Walmart U.S. Supply Chain Operations. "Our work with Symbotic over the years, including this expanded agreement, helps us improve service, grow capacity, simplify work for our associates and lower costs."
Through its expanded work with Symbotic, Walmart plans to bring additional automation capabilities to its regional distribution center network, supporting e-commerce upstream inventory management, increasing storage capacity and improving how products move through the supply chain. These capabilities will help Walmart offer customers a broader assortment, improve speed and provide more reliable replenishment across its network.
About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, food and beverage, and medical supply distribution companies. Applying next-generation technology, high-density storage, and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy, and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce, Symbotic transforms the flow of goods and the economics of the supply chain for its customers.
