How To Avoid Packages That Are “Two Weeks From Everywhere”: Last-Mile Delivery Solutions
In the Coen Brother’s film O Brother, Where Art Thou, Ulysses Everett McGill is on the run from the law and hoping to return home to reunite with his family. A series of misfortunes leaves Ulysses with a broken-down car, leading a scene with a general goods store in rural Mississippi. Not only will the part […]
Delivery Driver Frustrations
We spoke with a longtime delivery driver about common frustrations when making deliveries. After this conversation, we realized all these frustrations shared a common thread: Traffic. Drivers going too slow or idling where they shouldn’t be? Traffic issue. Getting trapped downtown after a major league game, school graduation, or concert? That’s a traffic issue. Coming […]
More Clicks, Less Bricks: Dark Stores, Ghost Kitchens, and Delivery Innovation
“Dark Stores” and “Ghost Kitchens” may draw up images of dimly lit and mysterious markets or spooky, Halloween-themed restaurants. Fortunately, dark stores and ghost kitchens are simply a new wave of innovation in retail focused on meeting customer demands for fast delivery while decreasing costs for business owners. Dark stores are not open to the […]
Typical Day for a Contract Delivery Driver
Are you interested in working as a contract delivery driver but unsure of what your schedule could look like? We spent some time with Max, an experienced driver, to see what a typical day looks like. 7:30 AM – Max wakes up early enough to go on a quick run around the neighborhood, shower, and […]
Trusted and Trendy College Businesses
With a revolving influx of new students each year, business owners on college campuses will always have a steady stream of customers. While some businesses are always going to be popular in this environment, adapting businesses or opening new ones to match current students’ taste can ensure that a business maintains a steady stream of […]
Tips for Success as a Contract Delivery Driver
Working as a contract delivery driver can be a lucrative side job or even a primary occupation. Following the strategies outlined here, you will be able to make the most of your contract delivery experience. #1: Get to know your delivery area Your first task as a contract delivery driver is to locate an area […]
Three Qualities Customers Look for In Deliveries
Keep up with customer expectations. Customer satisfaction is one of the most important factors in a successful business. Satisfied customers are more likely to become repeat customers, more likely to recommend your business to their network, and more likely to stick with your business when competition arrives. Likewise, dissatisfied customers can lead to a loss […]
Interplay with Robots
There are 5 classes which help categorize the possible types of robot and expectations in terms of human interaction and autonomy…
Going along with AI
Artificial Intelligence Evolution Artificial intelligence made big news a few years ago for beating the world’s number one ranked Go player. Developed by Google, the computer program called AlphaGo was able to defeat the (arguably) strongest Go player in history. The board game Go originated in China over 3,000 years ago, and while AI might […]
VRO: The Better Way for Last-Mile Delivery
Could better route planning be good for sellers, buyers, and the environment?
