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MHI Annual Conference: Drone Applications in Supply Chain Beyond Package Delivery

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"Commercial Drone Interest is Exploding, While Applications Inside and Outside the DC Are Here Now, before Package Delivery". That was a part of the message during a couple of drone related presentations at last week's MHI Annual Conference near Tucson, AZ. -- SCDigest Editorial Staff.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 11 – 17)

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The chain is testing the program across 17 locations in Tucson, Arizona from September 9 until November 24. The jobs include full and part-time positions, such as package handlers and drivers. The cost of the pass ranges from $5 to $10 a month, depending on the location. Talk about a cool concept.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17 – 23)

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The new service will be tested in Virginia and two other markets, and requires drivers to unpack and assemble the items, remove the packaging and take the item back on the spot if the customer isn’t satisfied. It’s depot-to-depot, from Tucson to Casa Grande, which is 110 miles.