Inside my logistics watchlist this week 🚙
Hello,
We’re heading into the busiest time of the year for delivery.
This is where businesses that use technology can scale really well, while businesses that use more traditional systems face many challenges.
There are just 26 days until Christmas, but once the season winds down, it’s a great time to think about the difficulties you’re experiencing and how best you can use technology to address them.
Companies like Wing are leading by example, speeding up NHS blood sample deliveries between Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals in London—proof that ingenuity drives speed and impact.
Walmart’s drivers are busier than ever, handling 20% more items per trip compared to last year.
They've delivered an incredible 4.4 billion items in just 12 months, many arriving at customers’ doors the same day or the next.
And let’s talk about Amazon. Whether you admire them or aim to outpace them, their relentless drive to redefine delivery is impossible to ignore.
Watching their latest ideas unfold reminds me of one thing: innovation doesn’t wait—it’s up to us to keep up.
Happy Delivering,
— Steve
Locate2u is an ASX-listed business under the ticker code of ASX:Z2U
📨 Industry news on my radar this week:
Blue Yonder suffers ransomware attack disrupting operations for high-profile customers.
Black Friday fear: Shortage of 30,000 UK drivers threatens deliveries raises concerns about how Black Friday and Cyber Monday will look for the UK.
Medical logistics: Wing speeds NHS blood delivery in London, facilitating the swift transport of NHS blood samples between Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals.
How Walmart cut delivery costs by 40% and still sped things up and in the past 12 months alone, it delivered 4.4 billion items with same-day or next-day shipping.
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Hands-free future: Amazon’s glasses could redefine last-mile delivery by helping drivers’ boost productivity.
UPS Healthcare expands reverse logistics in Europe with key markets now enjoying upgraded UPS Pickup Point locations.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024: TikTok Shop understood the assignment for turning shopping into a one-of-a-kind experience.
New port in South Australia to boost grain exports with the facility able to process up to half a million tonnes of grain annually.
71% of shoppers unaware they use AI: Survey shows customers technology to save time and simplify their decision-making during the shopping experience.
Tequila who? Uber Eats cravings report reveals America’s wackiest orders and what combos they’re inventing, and some surprising habits, all with a side of humor.
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