Kroger and Ocado reveal latest CFC location

Kroger and Ocado have announced Frederick, MD in the US as the latest location for their customer fulfilment centre (CFC) project.

This is an automated warehouse facility with digital and robotic capabilities, also known as a ‘shed’.

“This site will be key to delivering amazing grocery experiences to households across Maryland, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. It will also create fantastic job opportunities for engineers looking to work alongside state-of-the-art robotics and automation," says Luke Jensen, CEO at Ocado Solutions. 

"The warehouse will be a key component of the seamless fulfilment ecosystem that Kroger is developing for customers across the United States. Ocado's proven technology will allow Kroger to achieve the lowest cost-to-serve in the market, combined with the best freshness, accuracy and service." 

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