I. Executive Summary

Modern-day consumers are not used to waiting for long, and they expect that there will be a quick delivery of their goods when they click on the "Buy Now" button and the package will land on their doorstep. As per the National Retail Federation, 75% of buyers expect that the delivery will be free even on orders under $50. According to experts, COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to digital shipping by five years. However, the traditional distribution center network isn't agile enough to keep pace with fast-paced consumer demands. Moreover, adapting existing systems to ramp up has been disruptive and expensive. It's the responsibility of retailers to find a means of standing out from the competition and adapting to the new e-commerce dominant landscape.

[Company Name] will offer highly automated fulfillment centers that will place small-scale warehouse facilities in heavily populated urban spots closer to the consumer to improve delivery times. The Company will be a perfect option for grocers eyeing to bring the fulfillment closer to customers for home delivery or curbside pickup as demand for e-grocery services increases. With the help of automated and robotic systems, the company will cut the cost of filling an order by about 75% without expanding the facility. Moreover, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics will be used to deliver goods rapidly, in as fast as an hour.

The Company, located at [insert location here], will enable retailers to complete online orders with greater efficiency.  

[Company Name] is led by [Founder's name], a visionary leader and an experienced professional who has xx years of experience working as a Manager in Warehouse Operations. With a passion for robotics, [Founder's name] seeks to disrupt as well as modernize order fulfillment through its technology-enabled software.  

[Company Name] will cater to retailers and grocery stores seeking to incorporate micro-fulfillment into their existing operations and compete with the substantial logistical infrastructure that big players are erecting.

Expansion – With the help of the company's micro fulfillment center, retailers and grocery stores will be able to expand their existing operations in a simple and less expensive manner.

Inventory Management – The Company's automated platform will let businesses have a better understanding of the localized data and orders by managing their inventory. Also, order fulfillment will be made easy due to automation in picking and packing.

Last-Mile Delivery –With the help of AI and analytics, retailers and grocery stores will be able to deliver goods rapidly, in as fast as an hour. The Company's micro-fulfillment centers will be installed in the existing supermarkets' setups, thus enabling a hyper-local function & diminish the cost of last-mile delivery.

1.5 Financial Highlights