Here's How This E-Commerce Giant Managed the "Firehose of Demand"

When the coronavirus hit earlier this year, things changed seemingly overnight. Consumers largely stopped frequenting brick-and-mortar stores, instead opting for the convenience of digital shopping. This resulted in unparalleled demand for online retailers, straining fulfillment and logistics operations.

On this episode of Fool Live that aired on Nov. 23, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner and Fool.com contributor Danny Vena were joined by Federico Sandler, MercadoLibre's (NASDAQ: MELI) head of investor relations, who explained how the company handled the "firehose of demand" that accompanied the pandemic.

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