Micro-fulfillment centers: Bringing fulfillment closer to the customer
A simple and compact last-mile delivery solution that can be placed anywhere, especially where real estate space is limited or cost-prohibitive.
Improving the speed and efficiency of fulfillment
Automated micro-fulfillment centers allow companies with or without a brick-and-mortar footprint within a particular area to move fulfillment closer to customers in order to reduce transportation costs and enable shorter delivery times. Companies can build a micro-fulfillment center as a standalone facility, or inside or bolted on to an existing location, to expand fulfillment capacity.
A modular solution for a variety of applications
Automated micro-fulfillment centers can be a perfect solution for general merchandise retailers, as well as non-retailers, like manufacturers and distributors.
As demand for e-grocery services increases, micro-fulfillment centers have become an ideal solution for grocers wanting to move fulfillment closer to customers for curbside pickup or home delivery.
It can be especially attractive to pure-play e-grocers who don’t have retail stores that can serve as fulfillment hubs, easily storing between two to five days of grocery inventory.
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Modular Software
Swisslog SynQ software enables seamless management and optimization. -
Ultra High-Density Storage
Maximize your inventory at hand while saving floor space.
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Click & Collect
Seamless pick up points to collect eCom orders in dedicated areas. Collect orders in just a few minutes. Ideal for buy online & pick up in store. -
Brownfield Locations
Fully customizable solution. Fit for purpose. Any facility, any height, any shape will do.
Best-in-class automation
There are a range of automation technologies and solutions to choose from as you build your automated micro-fulfillment center.
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The AutoStore automated storage system efficiently picks and stores product to make better use of available space and increase the efficiency of the goods-to-person processes.
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The CycloneCarrier shuttle storage and retrieval system delivers high throughput and storage capacity for storing small loads fast and efficiently.delivers high throughput and storage capacity for storing small loads fast and efficiently.
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The CarryPick storage and order picking system quickly adapts to changing customer demands and SKU sizes and makeup.
Swisslog’s automation experts can help you determine the best automation strategy for your micro-fulfillment efforts and identify the automation technologies needed to stay competitive. They can work directly with you and your unique business needs to implement quickly. Schedule an appointment to talk with Swisslog automation experts today.
