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The last step of the supply chain, from the warehouse or distribution center to the customer, is often inefficient and also comprises a major portion of the total cost to move goods. Last-mile delivery is the most important part of logistics as it is directly related to customer satisfaction. However,last-mile delivery faces various problems including delays due to traffic congestion, customer nuances, government regulation, and delivery density.
Delivery of goods by drones resolves the problem of traffic congestion in the last-mile. Drones have the capability to reach remote areas, thus reducing the delivery time and cost. Irish startup Manna offers drone delivery as a service to restaurant chains with its aviation-grade fleet of delivery .
Delivery of goods by drones resolves the problem of traffic congestion in the last-mile. Drones have the capability to reach remote areas, thus reducing the delivery time and cost. Irish startup Manna offers drone delivery as a service to restaurant chains with its aviation-grade fleet of delivery drones. Manna’s drones are capable of flying at an altitude of 80 meters with a speed of 80 km/h.
Smart lockers provide flexibility for customers to receive parcels and reduce the last-mile challenges for returned deliveries due to customer unavailability. Italian startup Pakpobox offers smart lockers for both indoor and outdoor conditions.Pakpobox has a wide range of smart locker configurations that are customizable for various scenarios. These smart lockers offer parcel security by protecting them from adverse weather conditions as well. Moreover, Pakpobox provides temperature-controlled smart lockers for the storage of perishable goods.
