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AI Delivery

Artificial intelligence is used to make delivery processes more efficient

Trend - AI-enhanced delivery systems are on the rise as businesses look for tech to make operations cheaper and more efficient. Robotic delivery systems and AI-operated fulfillment centers all work to prioritize cost and time-based efficiency.

Insight - For businesses, the adoption of AI speaks to the growing usefulness of smart technology in helping to streamline operations. Whether for small or large-scale operations, artificial intelligence is taking some of the work out supply chain management.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better streamline its operations?
Trend Themes
1. AI-enhanced Delivery Systems - Businesses are adopting AI technology to streamline their operations, especially in supply chain management.
2. Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms - Customized solutions with API integration, automation, and AI-driven technologies are cutting costs and creating value for businesses and consumers.
3. Scalable Supply Chain Technologies - Robotic supply chain solutions with AI-powered framework provide more efficient inventory management and save 85% space compared to traditional fulfillment warehouses.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Logistics as a service cross-platform and the optimization of delivery systems can revolutionize commerce, supply chains, and logistics.
2. Food and Beverage - Autonomous food delivery robots and AI-operated fulfillment centers prioritize cost and time-based efficiency.
3. Technology - The adoption of AI, V2X, AIoT, and open APIs in delivery technology provides disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
The ITRI Cubot ONE autonomous mobile robot is an advanced robotics solution for use in a wide variety of environments to deliver food locally or over longer distances. The weather-resistant robot... MORE
Autonomous Robot Delivery Startups
Autonomous Robot Delivery Startups
Cartken is an Autonomous Delivery Company Focusing on Low-Costs
Some of the engineers that were involved with BookBot, have branched off to start a new robot delivery startup company, named Cartken. The robot delivery startup will look to provide the consumer... MORE
Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Attabotics Offers AI-Driven 3D Robotic Supply Chain Solutions
Attabotics, a Calgary-based inventory management company, provides scalable robotic supply chain solutions using AI technology. The tech company, which makes inventory management more efficient... MORE
IoT-Based Delivery Platforms
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FedEx and Microsoft's New Tool Can Help Retailers Optimize Deliveries
FedEx and Microsoft have announced the launch of a new “logistics as a service” cross-platform for brands, merchants, and retailers. The new solution, which merges Microsoft Dynamics 365... MORE
Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
The GoKea Logistics Platform Uses Technology to Optimize Delivery
The GoKea logistics platform uses AI technology to offer hyperlocal logistics services to businesses in India. The digital platform caters specifically to the Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bangalore areas... MORE
Robot-Powered Delivery Centers
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Kroger is Rolling Out an Ocado-Powered Customer Fulfilment Centre
Kroger has announced that it will be launching a Customer Fulfillment Centre (CFC) in the US that will make use of technology developed by delivery service Ocado. The launch follows on an exclusive... MORE

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