FMItech Presents: Takeoff Technologies Micro-Fulfillment: Launching Into The Future of Grocery Retailing
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
(2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT / 12:00 pm MT/ 11:00 am PT)
This webinar is free to FMI members and available to non-members for $59
Webinar Description:
COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on eGrocery, but do retailers have the right capabilities to address the sudden surge in demand? In this webinar we explore why micro-fulfillment, a form of automated fulfillment introduced by Takeoff Technologies, is the most viable solution for grocery eCommerce on the market.
Webinar Objectives:
· Benefits and drawbacks of current models for grocery eCommerce
· An in-depth exploration of micro-fulfillment as a service
· A glimpse into the future of grocery retailing as shoppers transition online
Speakers:
Curt Avallone | Chief Business Officer
Curt Avallone has dedicated the past 30 years to developing innovative retail solutions. He has collaborated with a variety of teams to build new businesses that today generate over $8 billion in annual sales and over 30,000 jobs. He launched successful eCommerce divisions at Ahold Delhaize, Giant Eagle, and CVS Pharmacy, as well as the HEB and Ahold Delhaize fueling divisions. Curt designed, patented and operated the Ahold "ScanIt!" mobile system, which allows shoppers to scan and bag groceries while they shop. He holds a BA from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.