Rapid fulfillment with automated technology and advanced software

Time, space, and labor costs never decline. In fact, they continually grow and expand, placing pressure on supply chains to figure out how to do more with less. To maximize your resources and assets you must make the decision to automate at a level that’s right for your business. Micro-fulfillment may be the answer.

Challenges micro‑fulfillment helps solve

Micro‑fulfillment provides fast, efficient order fulfillment close to the customer using high‑density automation in small footprints. It helps retailers respond to changing consumer expectations while addressing cost, space, and labor challenges.

More consumers live in urban areas, where space is limited and real estate costs are high. Micro‑fulfillment makes it possible to operate closer to customers using compact systems that support profitable fulfillment in dense locations.

Consumers expect fast, convenient delivery across all shopping channels. Micro‑fulfillment supports same‑day or one‑hour fulfillment, helping retailers meet speed expectations while maintaining a consistent customer experience.

Labor shortages and an aging workforce make traditional fulfillment models harder to sustain. Micro‑fulfillment uses automation to reduce manual tasks, support available workers, and improve overall operational efficiency.

Key benefits

Micro‑fulfillment helps retailers fulfill orders faster while using space and labor more efficiently. It supports scalable, reliable operations that adapt to changing demand.

Faster order fulfillment

Automation fulfills orders in as little as one hour.

Optimize space

Micro-fulfillment fits into existing space to reduce footprint size and cost.

Scale for growth

Micro-fulfillment is flexible, allowing you to easily add to the system to increase capacity and expand fulfillment aligned to business needs.

Accurate picking

Dematic Software synchronizes equipment, processes, and inventory for fast and accurate delivery.

Closer to consumer

Using existing retail space or in urban warehouses and distribution centers allows for products to be stored near the end customer.

Future-proof your business with micro-fulfillment solutions

The Dematic Micro-Fulfillment solution combines automated technology and advanced software. The software specifically allows customers to retain control of their data while providing seamless integration with other inventory management, warehouse, and ERP systems.

The Dematic Micro-Fulfillment solution is ideal for the following locations:

Urban distribution centers

  • Hub and spoke model
  • Fully-automated solution
  • Pallet or case to store delivery
  • Allows long-term planning and investment
  • Low capital investment

The Dematic Micro-Fulfillment solution

Proven automation technology. Rock solid support.

Why choose Dematic as your automation partner

Built for continuous improvement

Our partnership continues long after go‑live. Dematic Lifecycle Solutions & Services refine, modernize, and expand systems as your business evolves. Assessment, optimization, training, and upgrades extend equipment life, improve performance, and reduce waste. Ongoing support featuring modular technologies and adaptable software allow you to grow your operations without disruption, securing long‑term value.

Choose the thinking, not just the technology

With Dematic, you don't just choose automation. You choose the intelligence, experience, and partnership behind it — from the first question to decades of performance.

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