AutoStore vs Ocado Smart Platform

AutoStore develops warehouse robotics and software that automate and coordinate order fulfillment through a cube storage system. The system combines a Controller, Robots, an aluminum Grid, storage Bins, and workstation Ports. Grid layouts can be configured around floorspace, corners, pillars, pipes, and walls. CubeControl coordinates operations and robot traffic, while AutoStore Intelligence optimizes routing with historical and operational data. CubeAnalytics provides system-status monitoring, predictive outlier information, module-performance trends, and dashboards. Open APIs and standard interfaces connect with WMS, ERP, order-management systems, and third-party hardware. The Qubit Fulfillment Platform is built for complex enterprise networks and multi-site operations, with order management, batching, pick-and-pack workflows, replenishment, and inventory tracking that includes lot and expiration control. AutoStore offers cloud deployment, API access, simulation tools, and multi-site management. Pricing is on request. Its Performance per Pick model uses recurring per-pick fees, monthly adjustments, upfront Grid investment, and typically a three-to-five-year minimum term. Qualified partners distribute, install, and service systems.

Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) is a modular system for grocery retailers that combines ecommerce, supply chain, fulfilment, and last-mile delivery capabilities. Retailers can adopt it as an integrated platform or select components to extend existing systems. Ecommerce tools support configurable, brand-tailored shopping with recommendations, search, promotions, and subscriptions across web, mobile web, apps, and tablets. With Ocado’s densely packed Customer Fulfilment Centre, a webshop can offer more than 50,000 items. Fulfilment ranges from software-only manual operations to hybrid and fully automated models. Delivery options include home delivery, store or locker click and collect, unattended doorstep delivery, and aggregator-integrated missions. Last Mile supports scheduled shops of six hours or more, same-day shops from one to six hours, and shops under 60 minutes from stores and aggregator integrations. Supply Chain uses AI-driven forecasting, ordering, and fulfilment tools. Ocado reports more than 70 million supply-chain calculations per day across stock, orders, product life, and fulfilment capacity. Partners receive dedicated expert teams and ongoing support. Pricing is on request.