on-demand delivery

1MRobotics emerges from stealth with $25M for ‘nano-fulfillment’ centers
1MRobotics emerges from stealth with $25M for ‘nano-fulfillment’ centers
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1MRobotics emerges from stealth with $25M for ‘nano-fulfillment’ centers

Kyle Wiggers 244 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 min read

As evidenced by recent layoffs and scaled-back expansions, on-demand delivery is a challenging space. Brands, retailers and operators push to deliver with maximum efficiency, a strategy that’s led within the past several years to the rise of “dark stores.” A dark store, also known as a micro-fulfillment center, is a small, local store without the […]

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Jumia, Zipline launch drone package delivery in Ghana
Jumia, Zipline launch drone package delivery in Ghana
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Jumia, Zipline launch drone package delivery in Ghana

Annie Njanja 235 Views, , , , , , , 2 min read

Jumia, the pan-African e-commerce company, has partnered with Zipline to launch on-demand drone delivery in Ghana, with plans to expand the service to Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire in the near future. Jumia said it will integrate its existing distribution network with Zipline’s automated on-demand delivery system for rapid home deliveries, especially to shoppers residing in […]

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