Back in March at Modex 2020, two of the common denominators present in many of the conversations I had were the effects of the ongoing labor shortage inside warehouse/DC operations and the emerging concept of hyper-local fulfillment, often referred to as micro-fulfillment. Fast forward two months, and we find the labor shortage issue could take a rapid turn for the better over the next couple months as recovery kicks into gear, while the concept of hyper-local fulfillment has not only moved front and center in discussions within senior-level supply chain circles, but it's become a vital link for many around the globe during the pandemic.
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