Fabric
Fabric specializes in omnichannel fulfillment and grocery industries, offering automated solutions like the Fabric Smart Cube and micro-fulfillment centers, which enable high-throughput and high-density automation.
Company History
Fabric was established in 2015 with a focus on providing omnichannel fulfillment solutions, particularly for the grocery industry. The company has developed advanced technologies and systems to improve efficiency and throughput in fulfillment processes. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, with a main office in New York, Fabric also has teams across the United States and the European Union. Since its inception, Fabric has raised $375 million from notable investors including Temasek, Corner Ventures, Union Tech Ventures, Playground, Innovation Endeavors, and Aleph.
Services and Solutions
Fabric offers a range of services and solutions including back of store automation, automated micro-fulfillment, and enterprise scale operations. Their automated fulfillment solution is designed to enable high-throughput and high-density automation. Fabric’s micro-fulfillment centers can pick and pack a full grocery order within 10 minutes, addressing the complex needs of the grocery industry. Their systems support multi-temp zones, loose produce picking, and various other specialized operations to optimize grocery fulfillment.
Key Technologies
Fabric's core technology includes the Fabric Smart Cube, a high-density automated storage solution. The company's 3D cube topology enhances storage density, reducing the total footprint. Their software-driven robotics increase throughput per footprint and their AI-driven warehouse systems offer full control of end-to-end operations, continually optimizing for maximum efficiency. With a focus on robust and adaptable fulfillment solutions, Fabric's technology supports scalable and flexible operations to meet growing demand.
Market and Sector
Fabric operates predominantly in the omnichannel fulfillment and grocery industries. Their automated solutions are particularly suited to the grocery sector, addressing its unique challenges with tailored technology such as multi-temp zones and fresh produce handling. Fabric’s fulfillment centers are adaptable, fitting into various spaces such as the back of stores, standalone facilities, or click and collect stations. This flexibility enables retailers to incorporate advanced fulfillment capabilities within urban centers or existing warehouse spaces.
Awards and Recognition
Fabric's innovative fulfillment solutions have garnered multiple awards, showcasing their impact and effectiveness in the industry. The company was named to the XPRIZE and Bessemer Venture Partners’ inaugural XB100 List and received the Top Supply Chain Products Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. These accolades reflect Fabric’s excellence in developing cutting-edge automation technologies and solutions for the fulfillment industry.