From Iceland to America: Drone Delivery Inches Closer to Reality
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2019
Iceland continues to act as a proving ground for the use of drones in package-delivery services.
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Supply Chain Agenda of Hildur Gylfadóttir, Supply Chain Manager at Össur
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 15, 2015
While R&D remains in Iceland it has operational centers in the Americas, Europe, Asia and it employs around 2,300 people across 18 locations. Hildur Gylfadóttir is Supply Chain Manager, Logistics, based in Iceland with the task of improving efficiencies and helping to drive the successful commercialisation of innovations.
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Supply Chain Movement 19 – Software & Leaders
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
The sector continued to grow steadily during the financial crisis and the export level has since doubled thanks to rising demand from Western Europe, Asia and North America. While R&D remains in Iceland it has operational centers in the Americas, Europe, Asia and it employs around 2,300 people across 18 locations.
Shipping Prospects Heat Up in the Arctic
Elementum
MARCH 23, 2018
Shorter, more direct routes between Asia and ports in Europe and eastern North America would mean faster trips, reduced shipping costs, and fewer greenhouse gas emissions per trip. With approximately 70 percent of the world's trade currently transported via sea lanes, the potential benefits are significant.
Shipping Prospects Heat Up in the Arctic
Elementum
MARCH 23, 2018
Shorter, more direct routes between Asia and ports in Europe and eastern North America would mean faster trips, reduced shipping costs, and fewer greenhouse gas emissions per trip. With approximately 70 percent of the world's trade currently transported via sea lanes, the potential benefits are significant.
Job opening: Director Business Projects at Samskip
Supply Chain Movement
JULY 21, 2015
With an estimated turnover of Euro 600 million for 2015, Samskip is one of the larger transport companies in Europe with offices in 24 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia employing approximately 1.300 people around the world. Agency calls are not appreciated.
When Will the Drones Start Flying?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 1, 2018
The Israeli company Flytrex has been testing the drone delivery concept in Reykjavik, Iceland since last August, in partnership with AHA , the country’s largest e-commerce website. The Icelandic drones are routed over a large bay, bypassing a bridge that can become congested during heavy drive times. overseen by FAA.
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