GrandJunction
Is the only platform for managing and offering same-day and local delivery in every North American market.
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GrandJunction Inc. operated as a transportation technology company, establishing itself in the logistics software sector before its acquisition. Founded in 2014 by Rob Howard, the San Francisco-based firm developed a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to streamline local and same-day delivery for retailers and distributors. The company's business model centered on providing a technology layer that connected shippers with a broad network of over 700 courier services across North America. This enabled clients, which ranged from small businesses to large enterprises like Office Depot and CVS Health, to manage and optimize their last-mile delivery operations.
The platform offered tools for real-time visibility, carrier performance tracking, and analytics, allowing businesses to control delivery quality and customer satisfaction. GrandJunction's software used algorithms to help retailers select the most efficient delivery methods, thereby enhancing speed and reliability. This focus on the critical last-mile challenge, which can account for a significant portion of total delivery costs, was the company's core value proposition. Prior to being acquired, the company was profitable and managed a substantial volume of local deliveries.
A significant milestone in the company's history was its acquisition by Target Corporation in August 2017 for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition was a strategic move by Target to bolster its supply chain and compete more effectively with rivals by improving its delivery capabilities, particularly for same-day service. At the time of the acquisition, GrandJunction was already collaborating with Target on a same-day delivery pilot in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood. Following the deal, GrandJunction's team, including founder and CEO Rob Howard, transitioned to become part of Target's technology division to integrate their logistics expertise and platform.
Keywords: local delivery, last-mile delivery, logistics software, SaaS, transportation technology, supply chain tech, delivery management, courier network, same-day delivery, e-commerce logistics, retailer delivery solutions, Rob Howard, Target acquisition, delivery optimization, carrier management, shipping platform, final-mile technology, freight tech, delivery analytics, order fulfillment