The shift from traditional retail to online platforms has necessitated an urgent re-evaluation and restructuring of warehousing strategies, especially with the burgeoning concept of micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs). This article explores the profound impact of e-commerce on warehousing and the strategic shift towards micro-fulfillment centers, delving into the challenges, benefits, and future implications of this transition. Moving products through larger distribution centers from 500,000-1,000,000 square feet has become as important as smaller facilities closer to rooftops and choke points like roads, ports, interstates, and rail.
