What is micro-fulfillment?

Colman Roche

05 April 2021

Retail & E-Commerce

Reading Time: 5 min.

Learn more during the ProMatDX upcoming virtual presentation, Deploying Micro-Fulfillment for Macro Results

Swisslog vice president of retail and e-commerce sales, Colman Roche, discusses how micro-fulfillment centers are a vital tool for conquering the last mile and bringing fulfillment closer to consumers. He explains how they can be an ideal solution for streamlining e-grocery fulfillment, as well as a broad omni-channel supply chain solution.

To hear more from Colman about micro-fulfillment, register for his upcoming virtual presentation, Deploying Micro-Fulfillment for Macro Results, at this year’s ProMatDX on Monday, April 12 at 1:30 p.m. CDT.

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Vice President, E-Commerce/Retail, Swisslog Americas

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How the right food and beverage automation protects food safety

Food & Beverage

James Sharples

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Food and beverage manufacturers are increasingly turning to automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and other forms of automation to adapt to growing demand, increase storage capacity, and alleviate labor challenges. As they do, they need to not only ensure automation delivers the capacity and efficiency they expect, but also that food safety is protected and even enhanced. In this post, we’ll cover some of the key features that enable automation systems to protect and enhance food safety across the value chain, from manufacturing through distribution to retail e-grocery fulfillment.