Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Amazon plans to build delivery robot tech in Finland. Amazon has announced that it plans to develop new technology for its autonomous delivery vehicles in Helsinki, Finland. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Here, it doesn’t really matter if it starts with automating a manual e-commerce warehouse, converting a store warehouse to an automated omnichannel warehouse, or with rolling out location concepts across a logistics network. In the past few years, however, automation in warehouses has become even more relevant.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2016

The transportation of goods is one of the greatest contributors to worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the use of remote-piloted drones may allow for more direct, manufacturer-to-consumer deliveries, eliminating the need to shuffle product around multiple times to various warehouses and distribution centers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

While you think about it (the answer is posted below), here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: project44 Acquires GateHouse Logistics, Creating World’s Most Comprehensive Global Transportation Visibility Platform. Alphabet’s Wing is launching a free 10-minute drone delivery trial in Finland (The Verge).

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