FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) has announced a strategic partnership and investment in Nimble, a company specializing in artificial intelligent (AI) robotics and autonomous e-commerce fulfillment.
This alliance aims to scale FedEx Fulfillment using Nimble’s fully autonomous third-party logistics (3PL) model.
How FedEx Supply Chain helps brands
Scott Temple, president of FedEx supply chain says its strategic alliance and financial investment with Nimble expands its footprint in the e-commerce space, helping to further scale FedEx Fulfillment offerings across North America.
“Nimble’s cutting-edge AI robotics and autonomous fulfillment systems will help FedEx streamline operations and unlock new opportunities for our customers,” says Temple.
Here are some key features on how FedEx supply chain helps brands:
- Smarter decisions: FedEx helps e-commerce and omnichannel brands make faster, smarter supply chain choices.
- Extensive network: Operates 130+ warehouses and fulfillment centers across North America.
- Efficient returns: Processes 475 million returns annually.
- Streamlined operations: Assists brands in consolidating supply chain functions.
- Increased agility: Enhances flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
- Faster deliveries: Accelerates click-to-door speed for better customer satisfaction.
- Maximized value: Optimizes supply chain performance to deliver greater value.
Who is Nimble?
Nimble specializes in fully autonomous robotic fulfillment for e-commerce businesses. Its AI-powered robots handle tasks like picking, packing, and shipping orders, allowing for faster, cost-effective fulfillment with minimal human intervention.
Nimble’s technology is designed to scale rapidly, providing efficient solutions for both established enterprises and high-growth brands.
Their system offers benefits like optimized inventory placement, next-day delivery in major cities, and high order accuracy while reducing labor dependency and transportation emissions.
Simon Kalouche, founder and CEO of Nimble, says this collaboration will help enable FedEx to leverage Nimble’s fast and cost-effective fulfillment centers, powered by next-generation intelligent general-purpose warehouse robots and AI technology.
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Sharl is a qualified journalist. He has over 10 years’ experience in the media industry, including positions as an editor of a magazine and Business Editor of a daily newspaper. Sharl also has experience in logistics specifically operations, where he worked with global food aid organisations distributing food into Africa. Sharl enjoys writing business stories and human interest pieces.
