PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo
(NASDAQ:PEP) today announced the launch of a micro-fulfillment
center in Joliet, Illinois. A
technology and approach quickly gaining ground with retailers,
PepsiCo will use this strategic capability to meet eCommerce demand
of our key customers and to gain important learnings through
working with retail partners to build fully integrated and highly
efficient solutions. This fully automated fulfillment approach
improves COVID safety, reduces the costs of floorspace and
expedites the picking process which allows for faster delivery and
a reduction on overall delivery costs.
"PepsiCo is one of the first CPG brands to launch an eCommerce
micro-fulfillment center, and the creation of this center
solidifies our commitment to making the necessary investments to
continue to stay ahead of the growing online consumer demand," said
Vince Jones, Head of eCommerce,
PepsiCo. "Through collaboration with our retail partners, we are
creating an end to end solution that empowers us collectively to
enhance our operations with applied insights. The goal is
getting PepsiCo products in consumers' hands and delivering more
smiles as quickly as possible."
PepsiCo's solution is powered by leading automation supplier
Dematic due to their broad experience and ability to meet PepsiCo's
world-class standards. Initial tests show the high level of
automation provided on-location allows PepsiCo to service 7.5x more
units an hour than a traditional ecommerce warehouse operation.
"We feel very good about where we are and continue to remain
focused on our capabilities and the consumer," said Jones. "When
you look at what we've accomplished in the five years since PepsiCo
started its eCommerce presence, retailers understand the value we
bring in augmenting their operations to deliver great consumer
experiences."
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion
times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the
world. PepsiCo generated more than $67
billion in net revenue in 2019, driven by a complementary
food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade,
Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio
includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including
23 brands that generate more than $1
billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding
PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods
and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. "Winning with Purpose"
reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and
embed purpose into all aspects of the business. For more
information, visit www.pepsico.com.
Media Contact:
Lauren Levine
Lauren.Levine@pepsico.com
(631)838-6805
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