Wawa has selected RELEX Solutions to deploy machine learning-based forecasting and replenishment capabilities across all its 1,100 stores in nine states and Washington, D.C.
Wawa is known for its large selection of fresh food offerings, including built-to-order hoagies and variety of coffee and hand-crafted beverages.
RELEX will provide a scalable forecasting and replenishment system for Wawa to help support growth, automate manual processes and reduce spoilage.
“We are impressed with RELEX’s reputation in the convenience store and retail industry and their deep understanding of its complexities,” said Nelson Griffin, chief supply chain officer, Wawa Inc.
“Their forecasting and replenishment solution will help us maintain our high standards of product availability and freshness, ensuring we continue to exceed our customers’ expectations as we grow.”
Frank Lord, chief revenue officer at RELEX, added: “Wawa’s commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience aligns perfectly with our culture and our capabilities. This partnership will leverage our joint expertise in convenience stores to yield measurable near-term results.”
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About Wawa
Wawa Inc., a family- and associate-owned company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, Pennsylvania, in 1902.
As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products.