Grocery stores are constantly looking to increase their market share and revenue in the massive $600 billion industry in which they belong. Kroger is hoping to accomplish this by leveraging technology, services, and an expanded product line. These concerted efforts by Kroger are an attempt to entice consumers and make decisions to advance efficiency and…
Instacart, the startup which launched in 2012, offers shoppers the ability to eliminate trips to the grocery store by pairing independent contract drivers with online shoppers. The personal food shopping service provides delivery from brick-and-mortar grocery stores to consumers’ homes within a one to two hour window from the time of purchase. Leveraging partnerships with…
Brenda Hambleton, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at ES3, recently received the Pioneer Award at the Second International Physical Internet Conference in Paris, France. This award is given to an individual in recognition of the groundbreaking support he or she has provided of the Physical Internet initiative. The Physical Internet provides a global framework for…
Originally announced on March 31st, Amazon’s Dash Buttons were first thought to be an April Fool’s joke; however, the one-touch purchase gadgets are very much real and are now available for purchase. Released within the past week, the buttons, which are physical Wi-Fi enabled devices, allow users to order popular household items from certain brands…
Family owned since 1976, Rockline Industries based in Sheboygan, WI wins the Manufacturer of the Year Award for 2014. This was awarded by the Sheboygan County Chamber, who recognized Rockline Industries for their continued commitment to job creation, community investment and growth. In the past three years Rockline has added nearly 250 jobs that have benefited…
The below is an excerpt from ES3’s “collaborate.grow.win. how smart devices create smart supply networks” whitepaper. Receive your copy today to understand the impacts of the convergence of the Internet of Things and the Physical Internet on retail’s future state. The Physical Internet provides a global framework for collaboration, enabling scale and cost-savings. Designed to…
On-demand packaging saves time and money down the supply chain. Currently, only 7% of companies make their boxes on-demand, but more and more companies are becoming familiar with the automated technology (up to 27% in 2013 from 18% in 2012). On-demand packaging reduces the quantity of corrugate required by 28%, reduces filling material by 80-90%,…
Companies are reducing parts supplies and making parts as needed using 3D printers. This is not just for production facilities, it will have huge benefits for the maintenance teams in warehouses. From automation to material handling equipment, the ability to make what you need, when you need it will mean reduced costs and higher “up…
I went to the 1964 World’s Fair as a child. I remember being amazed by the GE exhibit that showcased the future. 2014 seemed very far away back then. Asimov predicted that we would have connected cars, 3D technology, and cordless electronics – things that were almost unimaginable. GE has launched a digital campaign to…
