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Micro-Fulfillment Is Tech’s Next Innovation “Big Bet” for Malls, Retailers, and Restaurants

Posted April 1, 2021 | Industry | Technology |
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Innovation doesn’t always mean grand invention. Sometimes reimagining the supply chain can yield big results and redefine a company’s future.

Even before the pandemic, online retail and rapid food delivery struggled to service “the last mile” to the doorstep. Surging demand from “stay/work/live-at-home” consumers compounded the problem and stressed even the most reliable delivery services.

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Noah Barsky
Noah P. Barsky is a Cutter Fellow, a member of Arthur D. Little’s AMP open consulting network, and Associate Professor at Villanova University School of Business in the executive and graduate business programs. His research and teaching focus on performance measurement, business planning, risk assessment, and contemporary financial reporting issues. Dr. Barsky develops and delivers executive education programs for various Fortune 100 companies,… Read More
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