
As a means to support new retail business strategies, such as omni-channel shopping experiences, brick-and-mortar retailers are deploying micro-fulfillment centers to reduce last-mile operational costs and provide faster delivery. Automating micro-fulfillment centers with machine vision and image-based barcode reading technologies help process orders with more speed, higher accuracy, and reduced reliance on human labor.
This guide details what micro-fulfillment is, factors for success, and how Cognex logistics solutions solve a variety of application challenges.