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    Best Buy's Modernized Supply Chain Network

    Feb. 27, 2020
    To compete in today’s fast-paced e-commerce environment, Best Buy is revolutionizing its supply chain network, creating logistical efficiencies that seemed impossible in the past.

    Best Buy is a worldwide, omnichannel electronics retailer enriching the lives of its customers through technology. A few years ago, Best Buy was faced with historic challenges due to increased competition from e-commerce giants. In response to today's ever-evolving retail landscape and consumer demands, Best Buy is overhauling its omnichannel operations and supply chain network.

    The company implemented eight AutoStore systems with 840,000 bin locations and over 1,000 robots. Best Buy can now serve customers better by offering free next-day delivery to 50,000,000 people and optimized store replenishment.

    The result is better inventory management, increased order accuracy, improved customer service, and an overall reduction in supply chain costs. Watch the case study video to learn more.

    About the Author

    Bastian Solutions, Inc.

    As a systems integrator, Bastian Solutions seeks out leading technologies in both material handling equipment and information systems coupled with proven operational strategies. Our experts combine the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and custom automation engineering for complete, unique solutions. Our goal is to use these tools to help companies, across a broad spectrum of industry segments, become leaders in their industries.  

    Our history of solutions varies in complexity from simple to highly automated, such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. Every solution our team proposes is considered on its own merits to provide tremendous productivity gains and a quick return on investment.