Grocers offering online orders are testing automated micro-fulfillment systems that can fulfill 4000 orders per week while occupying little space (Jennifer Smith/Wall Street Journal)

Jennifer Smith / Wall Street Journal:
Grocers offering online orders are testing automated micro-fulfillment systems that can fulfill 4000 orders per week while occupying little space  —  Companies trying to get closer to customers and keep costs down turn to smaller sites heavy with automation  —  The robots are trying to get deeper into your grocery order.



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