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Alert Innovation

The Alphabot, a robotic device at the heart of the Alphabot system, an automated fulfillment system for warehouses and distribution centers.
Public Companies / Retail

Walmart Buys Alphabot Maker Alert Innovation

Walmart Inc. of Bentonville is buying Alert Innovation of Andover, Massachusetts, a company that specializes in automated grocery fulfillment systems. read more >

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“I think the upfront cost is significant. Eventually, it’s going to pay for itself a few years down the road.” – John Cui, associate professor of operations and information management, McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University
Business Services / Public Companies / Retail

Walmart Launches Logistical RevolutionLock Icon

If robots can beat grandmasters at chess, surely they can help Walmart with a game of logistical Tetris. read more >

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Serafina Lalany, executive director of StartupNWA: “We’re starting to see a dramatic change in our region around access to capital.” [Michael Woods]