Ocado Group plc is a UK-based technology-driven online grocery retailer and solutions provider. The company operates a leading e-commerce platform for grocery delivery in its home market, combining proprietary software, warehouse automation, and consumer-facing applications. Through its Ocado Smart Platform (OSP), Ocado integrates AI-powered demand forecasting, automated storage and retrieval systems, and dynamic route planning to support rapid and accurate order fulfillment.
Founded in 2000 by University College London graduates Tim Steiner, Jason Gissing and Jonathan Faiman, Ocado originally launched its own branded online grocery service in 2002. Over time it spun off a technology arm, Ocado Solutions, to license its end-to-end platform to international retail partners. The company has secured long-term agreements with major grocers including Casino Group in France, Kroger in the United States, Sobeys in Canada, Aeon in Japan and Coles in Australia, helping them modernize their supply chains and expand e-commerce capabilities.
Headquartered in Hatfield, England, Ocado employs a global workforce spanning software engineers, robotics specialists and logistics professionals. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Tim Steiner, the company continues to invest in next-generation automation technologies such as robotics, computer vision and machine learning. By combining retail know-how with advanced digital infrastructure, Ocado aims to redefine how groceries are sourced, packed and delivered around the world.
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