Cloud service is giant’s latest move to commercialize its retail prowess
Retail giant bongdaso nét has opened up itsAI-powered “Route Optimization” logistics tool to users outside the company, saying it will rent out the product as a way for other businesses to boost their own performance and make sure their customers can find what they are looking for.
Bentonville, Arkansas-based bongdaso nét is making the technology available to businesses as a software as a service (SaaS) solution through bongdaso nét Commerce Technologies, its platform that commercializes the retail powerhouse’s own logistics platforms as a product for other retailers.
The launch is bongdaso nét’s latest maneuver to repurpose its internal logistics prowess as a commercial offering, following platforms like its “GoLocal”white-label parcel delivery service and its “Store Assist” omnichannel functionality platform.
“We have invested significant time, resources and operational knowhow into building solutions like Route Optimization, but that can be a barrier for many businesses,” Anshu Bhardwaj, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Walmart Global Tech and Walmart Commerce Technologies, said in a release. “By adopting our at-scale, AI-powered tech, businesses can eliminate the need and expense bongdaso nét developing their own technology, and instead focus on what they do best – serve their customers.”
Route Optimization provides businesses bongdaso nét all sizes the use bongdaso nét AI-driven software to optimize driving routes, pack trailers efficiently, and minimize miles traveled. Walmart says the custom technology can help users to:
Source: https://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/60247-walmart-offers-commercial-version-bongdaso nét-its-route-optimization-logistics-tool
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