Nano Fulfilment Centres in Smart Cities

Tone Lerher (), Darko Hercog, Primož Bencak, Matjaž Šraml and Boris Jerman
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Tone Lerher: University of Maribor, Faculty of Logistics
Darko Hercog: University of Maribor, Faculty of Logistics
Primož Bencak: University of Maribor, Faculty of Logistics
Matjaž Šraml: University of Maribor, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture
Boris Jerman: University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

A chapter in Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL) 2025, 2026, pp 201-208 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In recent years, highly automated Micro and Nano Fulfilment Centres have emerged in densely populated urban centres. Micro Fulfilment Centres (from approx. 900 m2 to 4000 m2) and Nano Fulfilment Centres (approx. 75 m2) are designed to ensure the fulfilment of pre-prepared orders from Urban Consolidation Centres (UCCs) to end consumers. Orders can be fulfilled using conventional or automated delivery methods, with a focus on operational efficiency and sustainability. This paper presents a conceptual model for order fulfilment to end consumers using Nano Fulfilment Centres (NFCs). The main challenges related to the design and operation of NFCs for Smart Cities are presented. Various technologies that can be used in NFCs on an operational level (fully automated, semi-automated) are identified. Finally, the influence of these technologies on the operational efficiency of NFCs is explained.

Keywords: Smart Cities; Nano Fulfilment Centres; Automation; Order picking; Last Mile Delivery (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-14489-8_20

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