Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
February 09, 2018
…building out its delivery infrastructure, expanding into ocean freight, leasing its own cargo planes, finding ways to deliver packages inside your house with Amazon Key, and even planning for the future with its drone delivery initiatives. Despite all this, though, the company isn’t ready to go toe-to-toe with established firms, which spend billions each year just upgrading their existing networks. For that reason, Shipping with Amazon is starting small. So far, it’s been tested in various pilot programs, including in London, and this initial launch is said to be limited to Los Angeles. The WSJ reports that Amazon plans to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
April 24, 2017
…duties from the likes of UPS and FedEx by leasing trucks, planes, and ships. The company has also started testing drones to deliver items from warehouses to buyers' doorsteps as part of its Prime Air initiative. Earlier this year, Amazon was awarded a patent for the technology that would allow driverless cars to to navigate traffic and lanes on highways. Related: FedEx Bets on Automation as it Prepares to Fend Off Uber and Amazon Related “Delivery” White Papers Five Ways to Optimize Your DC For E-Commerce Fulfillment While DCs typically are designed to handle below-peak throughput, the rise of e-commerce,…
