Increasing eCommerce business requires expanded delivery infrastructure in order to get goods to consumers in a timely manner, which is what the Amazon 'Iris' trains aim to ensure. Conceptually designed by Martin Rico and Charles Bombardier, the electric trains would run via rail in all areas of the country in order to get goods from one location, to another. The last mile of the delivery would be completed by drone in order to eliminate the need for the goods to be trucked out from the train station and subsequently slow down the process.
The Amazon 'Iris' train could be expanded to offer delivery services to companies such as UPS and FedEx in order to further enhance the overall delivery of goods across the board.
eCommerce Delivery Trains
The Amazon 'Iris' Trains Expand Existing Infrastructure for Delivery
Trend Themes
1. Expanded Ecommerce Delivery Infrastructure - The Amazon 'Iris' trains demonstrate the need for expanded delivery infrastructure to keep up with increasing eCommerce business.
2. Integration of Rail and Drone Delivery - The concept of using trains for long-distance delivery and drones for the last mile offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the logistics industry.
3. Collaborative Delivery Services - Expanding the 'Iris' train delivery services to other companies like UPS and FedEx can create collaborative solutions for faster and more efficient delivery.
Industry Implications
1. Ecommerce - The 'Iris' trains address the delivery challenges faced by the growing eCommerce industry.
2. Rail Transportation - The integration of rail and drone delivery presents opportunities for innovation in the rail transportation industry.
3. Logistics - Collaborative delivery services between different companies can revolutionize the logistics industry and improve overall delivery processes.