Warehouse operators will have to become increasingly flexible in their
pick, pack, and ship operations. Speed, efficiency, and accuracy will be required
as never before. No doubt, creative automation approaches will emerge. More
and more large retailers are filling Internet orders out of retailstore locations
as well as their DCs. Software exists which determines the optimal ships from
location. The customer can get home delivery for an additional charge, or pick
up the order up at the store location.