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35: Drones in logistics and what's up with shipping line consolidations.

Category: Business
Duration: 00:30:23
Publish Date: 2016-06-22 06:00:00
Description:

In this episode, we discuss the impact of drones in logistics both present and future. We also look at the fallout from shipping line consolidations and how they are affecting supply chains. Finally, we pay tribute to Gordie Howe and Muhammad Ali, arguably the GOAT's in their respective sports. 

 

Featured article:

 

Shipping lines in financial trouble pose a risk to our supply chains, claim shippers

http://theloadstar.co.uk/shipping-lines-financial-trouble-pose-risk-supply-chains-claim-shippers/?utm_term=0_c4570e43d4-ac092e4b76-125879773&utm_content=buffera88b6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

 

We discuss:

  • How much consolidation among shipping lines?

  • Are lower prices turning out to be a bad thing 

 

 

Featured topic:

Drones in logistics

http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/drones-in-logistics-5-surprising-uses-to-your-business 

We discuss the following questions: 

  • What’s with the booming drone economy?

  • How do drones affect per unit cost delivery and omni-channel costs?

  • How can drones benefit supply chains?

  • What are current and future regulations required?

  • Need for drone operators? Future employment opportunities?

     

 

Featured resource:

Drones for deliveries

http://scet.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/ConnCarProjectReport-1.pdf

 

Report by the Sutardja Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology on the drones and last mile delivery. 

  

Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us:

Twitter @Calgaryregion

Email: business@calgaryregion.ca

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