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Logistics professionals need to stay informed of what is happening in the industry, and how emerging trends in technology, outsourcing, regulations, and business practices can impact their jobs and companies. There is plenty of information out there; the challenge is filtering through all the noise to zero in on what is truly important and why. And that is the mission statement of Logistics Viewpoints: To provide logistics professionals with clear and concise analyses of logistics trends, technologies, and services.
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Amazon Testing Drones Because Otherwise Drones Could Kill Amazon (Delivery)
November 30, 2013
Jeff Bezos says we're four or five years from drones being able to deliver small packages right to your house, largely because the company has to work with the FAA to make sure it's legally allowed to run the Prime Air program.
Amazon the Remora (Suckerfish) of the Retail World, Operates within Supplier Warehouses
October 17, 2013
Amazon.com is reportedly moving into warehouses owned by suppliers like Procter & Gamble (PG) to cut back on costs and shipping times, potentially giving the online retail giant an edge over competitors. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, some of Amazon’s important suppliers are sharing warehouse space with the company.
Drones – The Birth of a New Transportation Mode
August 26, 2013
"I believe we’re witnessing the birth of a new transportation mode, one that will take many years to develop and mature (but will probably happen sooner than we think)."
A Drone Delivers Your Package?
August 26, 2013
So, what is the implication for logistics? Well, just like what I have been discussing relative to 3D Printing, there is a chance this could revolutionize air freight delivery in the package space.