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Last-mile delivery is the final leg of a delivery journey, which typically involves delivering a package to a customer’s doorstep. It is a critical part of the logistics industry, becoming increasingly important as e-commerce grows.
Rising costs, slowing growth, and investor scrutiny lead to layoffs at significant players. In recent years, ultra-fast delivery companies have been one of the fastest-growing sectors in the tech industry. But as the industry matures, it faces a perfect storm of challenges. Rising costs, slowing growth, and investor scrutiny lead […]
How Technology is Revolutionizing the Way Products Get to Your Doorstep The last mile is the final leg of a product’s journey from a warehouse or distribution center to the customer’s doorstep. It is often the most costly, complex, and critical step in the retail supply chain. This is because […]
Indian food-tech company Rebel Foods has entered the Saudi Arabian market by launching two cloud kitchens in Riyadh. The company, which operates over 50 brands in India, plans to invest significantly in the Saudi Arabian market and build a \$100 million food delivery business in the next three years. Rebel […]
Amazon is using real-time data to reroute drivers and keep packages moving. The company’s new Fleet Edge technology automatically detects changes in roads, traffic signs, and highways. This information then updates Amazon’s mapping software, providing drivers with the most up-to-date routing data. How Fleet Edge Works Fleet Edge uses various […]
Bolt, a European ride-hailing company, has partnered with Starship Technologies, a self-driving robot delivery company, to scale the deployment of self-driving robots for food deliveries. The companies plan to deploy thousands of robots across multiple countries, starting with select cities in Europe and the United States. How the Partnership Works […]
How to build a food delivery system that is good for the planet and the people who work in it. The food delivery industry is booming. 2021 global food delivery orders were estimated to reach 100 billion, expected to grow to 150 billion by 2025. Several factors, including the increasing […]
The Turkish quick commerce startup is struggling to compete with local rivals. Getir, the Turkish quick commerce startup, has announced that it is pulling out of France. The company had been operating in France for over a year but could not gain traction against local rivals such as Gorillas and […]
DoorDash needed a way to predict demand for food deliveries. DoorDash is a food delivery company that operates in over 4,000 cities across the United States. The company faces the challenge of predicting demand for food deliveries. This is a difficult task, as the order can vary depending on many […]
The rules will require restaurants to use more sustainable packaging. New rules on disposable plastic are set to increase the cost of takeaway food in the Netherlands. The rules, which take effect on July 1, 2023, will require restaurants to use more sustainable packaging for their takeaway food. The rules […]
The food delivery industry is booming. In 2021, the global food delivery market was valued at $163.6 billion, and it is expected to grow to $320 billion by 2029. Many factors drive this growth, including the increasing popularity of online ordering, the growing demand for convenience, and the rise of […]