The retail landscape has changed. Driven by rapid delivery, super-fast service, instant gratification, and seamless access to new products and services, customers want what they want — and they want it now!
| 71% | 500% | $25 |
|---|---|---|
| The number of surveyed customers who cited delivery speed as a critical factor | The increase in same-day grocery delivery demand | The per-order loss grocers can experience when fulfilling orders manually |
A micro-fulfilment center (MFC) is a small inventory storage facility situated in a location that’s closer to the consumer, and is one of the most cost-effective order fulfillment solutions available. By combining economy of size with cutting-edge automation, MFCs give retailers the power of in-store customer engagement with the efficiency of extensive, automated facilities.
| >600 | 80% | $20 bn |
|---|---|---|
| The number of picks per hour, per associate, using AutoStore Robots | The average portion of retailer SKUs powered by a robotic solution in a micro-fulfillment center | The value grocery retailers can generate using automated supply chains and MFCs |