The USPS announced plans to expand its early-morning package delivery service pilot for 2 years in San Francisco. Currently, the USPS delivers Amazon Fresh totes to consumers’ homes during a 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. delivery window. The approved pilot would allow these operations to continue, and open up the pilot to additional retailers and…
Archives for October 2014
Is On-Demand Packaging the Solution?
On-demand packaging saves time and money down the supply chain. Currently, only 7% of companies make their boxes on-demand, but more and more companies are becoming familiar with the automated technology (up to 27% in 2013 from 18% in 2012). On-demand packaging reduces the quantity of corrugate required by 28%, reduces filling material by 80-90%,…
Google Express Pilots Fresh Deliveries and Subscriptions
Google Express has shortened its name, but broadened its services. Formerly known as Google Shopping Express, Google’s same-day delivery service announced expansion to Boston, Chicago, and Washington D.C., in addition to its previous service areas of the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and NYC. The service is now available for subscription, offering unlimited deliveries of orders…
Curbside: Order for Pick-Up
To-go orders have long been the calling cards of fast-casual chains, but a new app aims to introduce the concept to shopping. Curbside, founded by former Apple engineers, allows consumers to purchase items on their mobile device and have the order subsequently loaded into their car at the retailer’s curb. Curbside, which can be integrated…