Dematic has expended the Dematic Micro-Fulfillment solution for general merchandise and apparel industries in order to help retailers address rising consumer demand for rapid e-commerce order fulfillment and delivery.
The 2019 U.S. retail e-commerce revenue is expected to reach $110 billion and is projected to grow to nearly $146 billion by 2023. Despite this growing market opportunity, general merchandise and apparel retailers have struggled to make e-commerce order fulfillment cost-effective, efficient and profitable.
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“The retail market is ripe for automation disruption, demonstrated by the immediate interest we’ve received from leading retail brands wanting to know more about micro-fulfillment,” says Dematic President and CEO Hasan Dandashly. “We began this by helping our grocery customers power the future of commerce with micro-fulfillment — general merchandise and apparel represent a natural next step.”
The solution can be installed in 12 weeks and in locations as small as 10,000 square-feet. This compact design makes it possible to install in the back of existing retail locations, directly supporting online orders for consumers within a specific radius. Such close proximity enables companies to make better use of space at existing retail locations, directly supporting online orders for consumers within a specific radius. Such close proximity allows companies to make better use of space at existing storefronts, streamline e-commerce order fulfillment and last-mile delivery, while providing a better end consumer experience online and in-store.
