based on a revised fulfilment model . Fulfilment from the sales floor occurs during business hours and has the added benefit of having more associates present to interact with customers during busy periods . An expanded mini- DC operation may require extended operating hours ( for example , 16 to 24 hours ) depending on the volume of orders being filled .
THE RISE OF LAST-MILE FULFILMENT
For retailers that cannot meet the requirements to set up an in-store fulfilment operation , there is a pressing need to move beyond the four walls of retail stores and find solutions that allow them to continue operating in today ’ s retail landscape . This is where last-mile real estate comes into play .
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