Drone Technology Likely to Deliver Small Packages in Rural Areas

A 3PL expert describes the near future of delivery, which could likely be comprised of drone delivery in rural areas and electric bikes in urban environments.

May 25, 2022
Blue Yonder

Raj Patel, previously of BlueYonder, discussed the numerous technology and methods of delivery shippers will be able to tap in the near future, likely drone delivery and electric bikes last year Supply and Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics'  SCN Summit. 

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