The Network Effect
APRIL 9, 2016
Rwanda is a tiny country in Africa, the fourth smallest to be exact, but one making giant strides in embracing the latest technology. Rwanda is at a distinct disadvantage. Take Rwanda’s embrace of drones for instance… Zipline Drones Testing in Rwanda. There’s not much in the way of natural resources.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 14, 2023
Amazingly their blood delivery drone operation in Rwanda distributes 70% of that nation’s blood. Zipline’s fixed wing UAV delivery systems in Rwanda are moving at 100 kilometers per hour with no stop lights. On the panel was a company named Zipline, which is based in Silicon Valley. It’s not all about blood either.
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Talking Logistics
MAY 13, 2016
I firmly believe in the value and importance of innovation — in technology, medicine, transportation, business models, and other areas. First, as reported by Reuters, “UPS is backing a start-up using drones in Rwanda to transport life-saving blood supplies and vaccine.” In fact, that’s the reason why I became an engineer.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2017
In Rwanda, Drones Deliver Medical Supplies to Remote Areas (WSJ – sub. Ryder Forms Strategic Partnership with Plug and Play to Support Development of Innovative Supply Chain and Logistics Startups. For the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, October’s total cargo volume broke the all-time record for the month.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
This is fuelling investment and innovation in the area, which in turn is creating a sizeable market. What’s more, whereas cargo drones typically have a very limited capacity of only 5kg, delivery trucks can carry hundreds of packages at a time. For example, in the US alone drone delivery has grown from a $40 ?million
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