Ikea strengthens delivery capability with AI platform acquisition
· Source: chainstoreage.com
In short
Ikea Retail Group is acquiring U.S.-based logistics solutions provider Locus to enhance its digital capabilities for home delivery services. The AI-based platform offers route optimization, real-time tracking, and smart resource management to improve efficiency across Ikea's supply chain and support its growing online sales, which now represent 28% of total retail sales.
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Tags: logistics, delivery, optimization, acquisition, supply-chain, e-commerce