In this episode, I'm joined by Josie Walledge, Catherine Pratt and Dave Ogle to explore whether Agile has lost its meaning – or worse, become a dirty word. With years of combined experience, we reflect on Agile’s evolution from a revolutionary mindset to a sometimes rigid and misunderstood process.| Scott Logic
Canadian farmers made heavy deliveries of grains and oilseeds off the combine and into the commercial pipeline this September, with total deliveries of the major crops up 13.3 per cent from the same month the previous year, reported Statistics Canada. The post Near record September major grain deliveries: Statistics Canada appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorCrops & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Arrive AI and Ottonomy launch fully autonomous medical deliveries at Hancock Regional Hospital Hospitals must always look for new ways to reduce cost and improve patient care. At Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana, staff are now getting help from ground robots and smart delivery units that work without direct human interaction. The new system […] The post Robots and Smart Storage Transform Hospital Deliveries in Indiana appeared first on DRONELIFE.| DRONELIFE
U.S. drone manufacturer Dynamic Aerospace expands into global defense and delivery markets with innovative UAV technology built in America.| DRONELIFE
Magicians follow patterns when they perform for an audience. Public speakers can do the same thing whenever they speak on stage.| Manner of speaking
Failed deliveries hurt your bottom line and your drivers’ motivation. Drivers don’t want to circle back and deal with unclear instructions. When frustration builds up, drivers must also deal with angry customers. You think that it won’t impact customer service, but over a long period, the stress of making up for failed deliveries trickly down […]| Locate2u
Manual route planning might feel like you are saving money at first, but there are hidden costs. You might as well use the funds to automate the process and save time as well. Where are the hidden costs? Frustrated drivers waste fuel, and as delivery volumes grow, the gap only gets bigger. What Is Manual […]| Locate2u
Leveraging its algorithmic distribution and content ecosystem, Douyin has flipped the old model of “people looking for products” into one where “products find people.”| Vino Joy News
In an era of instant retail, where speed sells and convenience reigns. But behind the glowing growth numbers, many distributors say they’re running faster just to stand still.| Vino Joy News
Explore 250 years of USPS innovation from Benjamin Franklin & early postage stamps to airmail & today’s modernization connecting every address in America.| Postal Posts
Airbound raises $8.65M, partners with Narayana Health to prove that ultra-efficient drones can make low cost drone delivery a reality.| DRONELIFE
The short answer is to learn to plan and dispatch smarter. Hitting a hundred deliveries in a single day sounds like a win until you’re the one trying to make it happen. The first instinct is usually, “We’ll just add more drivers.” But it’s not the smartest (or cheapest) fix. When you tighten up routes, […]| Locate2u
Matternet and Dave’s Hot Chicken launch a drone delivery pilot in Los Angeles, bringing hot meals faster and cleaner to local residents.| DRONELIFE
A look at MVPs, when they are a good fit and alternative tools that may suit your use case better.| Scott Logic
Council Member Tiffany Caban wants Amazon to have to directly hire it's employees who make deliveries across the city.| nyc.streetsblog.org
DEXA secures $15M in seed funding to expand drone delivery in U.S. cities, backed by key FAA approvals and retail partnerships.| DRONELIFE
By Barley Laing, the UK Managing Director at Melissa Customers increasingly want a wide range of pick up and delivery… The post Getting BOPIS right: Key tactics for operational excellence appeared first on IMRG.| IMRG
Kawasaki Motors has partnered with Dronamics to integrate aero piston engines into the Black Swan cargo drone.| DRONELIFE
Last-mile parcel automation provider Cleveron has partnered with delivery experience platform Ingrid to advance the Retail-Driven Open Network across Europe.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Trying to navigate one child over a busy highway is still manageable, but try to do this with an entire classroom of children. Next level coordination, right. This is precisely what makes route optimization software stand out and is needed when dealing with multiple drivers. Making sure everyone is in their place, starting with the […]| Locate2u
A bill to let for-hire vehicle drivers park in delivery zones will cause more double parking and congestion, New York City officials warned.| nyc.streetsblog.org
Uncertified batteries can no longer legally be sold in the city, but many workers are still using them because they are less expensive.| nyc.streetsblog.org
Ace Hardware and DoorDash have announced a partnership to offer on-demand delivery of products at over 4,000 locally owned Ace locations across the US. This makes it the first and largest nationwide home improvement co-op retailer available on DoorDash.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
From ghost kitchens to warehouse upgrades, here’s how last-mile delivery is set to change and what it could look like in the next 10 years.| Locate2u
When you're embarking on a legacy modernisation initiative, it’s crucial to gain a holistic understanding of the project, and you need to be able to devote sufficient time to this and involve all the right people. In this blog post, I explore this further, describing the expert input you need to draw on, the role of leadership in this context, and the kind of up-front planning that’s required.| Scott Logic
Increasingly, I’m seeing that government procurement is not giving suppliers the chance to demonstrate their ability to deliver meaningful social value. In this blog, I explore what government procurement sets out to achieve, what is actually happening, and how things could be improved if the government simply heeded its own guidance.| Scott Logic
Messaging-based communication tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams are commonplace in development teams, often being the main platform for textual communication. “Channels” are a key concept in these tools for organising communication. How these are organised and used makes a big difference to their effectiveness and in turn the overall effectiveness of the team communication. In this post, I’ll share my thoughts on what makes a good approach, and provide some example channels based ...| Scott Logic
At the beginning of term, a ceramics teacher divided his students into two groups, Group A and Group B. To Group A he said: “I want you to make as many pots as possible. At the end of the term I'll grade you on the weight of your pots.” To Group B he said: “I| Speaking about Presenting
Carlsberg Asia, facing fierce competition in the region’s beer market, unveiled what it called its “boldest partnership yet,” launching a Digital Acceleration Program with the region's three delivery giants - Meituan, Grab and Delivery Hero - to drive growth in on-demand retail.| Vino Joy News
As many as 70% of China’s liquor chains have joined the on-demand retail boom, betting on 20-minute delivery to revive sales. But behind the rapid expansion lie steep costs, price wars, and doubts over whether traditional shops can truly profit.| Vino Joy News
Parcel lockers are reshaping e‑commerce logistics, with Icecat enabling accurate, delivery-ready product content.| Iceclog
Customers love speed, so same-day delivery is the scalpel. But it’s not the strategy. Test if your business can benefit from same-day.| Locate2u
Content or delivery? It's one of the most often asked questions in public speaking: What’s more important—what you say, or how you say it?| Manner of speaking
At least four bicycles and one moped are chained up and seemingly abandoned outside the federal courthouse. They are symbols of America's war on immigrants.| nyc.streetsblog.org
Instacart is arguing that its services are a lifeline to low income New Yorkers, but the app makes groceries 75 percent more expensive.| nyc.streetsblog.org
Last-mile delivery is the primary point of direct customer interaction, influencing their satisfaction and loyalty.| Locate2u
Streamline big and bulky last mile delivery with route optimization, real-time tracking, and proof of delivery to cut costs and boost trust.| Locate2u
Explore how Cloud for Good's new delivery center in Jaipur enhances scalability and innovation in Salesforce implementations.| Cloud for Good
Solve big and bulky delivery challenges with route optimization. Cut delays, reduce costs, and boost first-attempt delivery success.| Locate2u
Instacart is trying everything to pressure the mayor to veto a bill that would require the company to pay its workers minimum wage.| nyc.streetsblog.org
5 tips for drinking water like a professional when you are on stage and giving a speech or a presentation.| Manner of speaking
Take a risk the next time you speak in public. It will be scary and you will be nervous. But it is the only way to grow as a speaker.| Manner of speaking
The abrupt hormonal changes after pregnancy and delivery can be responsible for the postpartum blues, but it can also cause postpartum thyroiditis.| New York Family
It is, once again, going to be a Christmas and New Year under Covid restrictions, with many of us choosing to have smaller celebrations or go out less. With this in mind, a number of restaurants are offering cook at home kits. With easy to make festive dishes, these are an ideal way to celebrate the season […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
If you’re working on an entirely new product with no dependencies on any existing system, you’re free to decide how best to build, test and deploy the product. However, if you’re modernising a legacy system, the approach to development and testing is less straightforward. In this blog post, I look at some of the key considerations that should inform the test strategy for a modernisation project. I also explain why it’s important to go beyond the hype and use the right tool for the rig...| Scott Logic
On the route to delivering and realising value, the aim is to reduce the number of twists and turns in the software development pipework and improve flow. In this blog post, I’ll share some insights into practices and processes that reduce flow and what you can do to improve flow. It’s important to point out this is purposefully methodology-agnostic; I want to get beyond the rituals and practices of the different approaches and focus instead on the underlying best practices.| Scott Logic
What are Shanghai’s top-selling wines? We dug into sales data from Waima—Meituan’s alcohol delivery arm—to find out what the city’s drinkers are really reaching for. The results might surprise you.| Vino Joy News
Big news in the world of email deliverability! Yahoo announced a significant change to the routing of AT&T’s mail. Beginning this week, the MX records for AT&T domains will point directly to Yahoo. While Yahoo has been managing much of the email hosting for AT&T for some time, AT&T maintained its own filters at the […] The post Mail Routing Changes Announced for AT&T appeared first on EmailKarma.net.| EmailKarma.net
When every dev is just doing the next ticket, who’s steering the ship?| The Cynical Developer
USPS mail carriers face daily dangers from dog attacks. Join our expanded campaign to secure dogs and ensure safe deliveries. Learn more about prevention tips.| Postal Posts
Route optimization software helps e-commerce businesses cut delivery costs and keeps customers happy. Here's how it can help you.| Locate2u
Choosing the right route optimization software can save your delivery business time, fuel, and headaches. Here’s what to look for.| Locate2u
Hyperlocal delivery connects local businesses to nearby customers with fast, same-day service, driving convenience and boosting local economies. Learn more!| Upper Route Planner
Cinco aplicativos que entregam comida em São Paulo foram analisados por jornalistas da Folha| Fotografia - Folha de S.Paulo
Omnicanalidad, interacción y compra a través de redes sociales, búsqueda visual o delivery personalizado, aspectos esenciales para cautivar a los consumidores millennials| CepymeNews
USPS is committed to road safety with rigorous driver training, advanced vehicle technology, and driving awareness efforts. Learn how we keep communities safe.| Postal Posts
Think you are too small player to compete with Amazon? Here's the secret: Delivery management software. It helps Amazon to deliver faster and reliably.| Locate2u
Learn about A/B testing an ML-powered learn-to-rank (LTR) algorithm we developed to enable personalisation for travel leader Secret Escapes.| Infinite Lambda
A step-by-step guide to building an ML-powered Learning-to-Rank Algorithm for travel leaders Secret Escapes.| Infinite Lambda
Explore how you can solve the problem of your logistics operations bleeding time, and how using last-mile-delivery software can help.| Locate2u
Explore logistics operations with spreadsheets versus using a transport management system, and why technology wins.| Locate2u
Following the release of a limited edition Pilot Series electric three-wheeler in 2018, and the launch of the flagship Evergreen Fun Utility Vehicle last month, Arcimoto began testing a special edition Rapid Responder in Oregon and California. Now the company is developing a new variant aimed at…| New Atlas
Explore how a transport management system can streamline your logistics, helping you cut costs and satisfy your customers.| Locate2u
Route optimization finds the fastest, smartest way to complete deliveries without wasting time, fuel, or sanity.| Locate2u
Today we are announcing the release of Stalwart Mail Server version 0.10.7, an update that brings two of the most requested features from our users: robust troubleshooting tools and support for external recipients on mailing lists. This update also introduces the ability to store emails and blobs on Azure Blob Storage, alongside several minor fixes and improvements. As always, this release reflects our commitment to implementing the features most requested by our community.| stalw.art
Compare the delivery times of FedEx, UPS, and USPS across a variety of shipping services and discuss the factors that can affect delivery times| ReachShip
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to delivery. Here we describe the grounding principles and behaviours that enable us to deliver excellent results for our clients with a reassuringly human touch.| Scott Logic
In the Spring of 2001, McKinsey presentation guru Gene Zelazny shared public speaking insights gleaned over his forty-plus year career (video at bottom of post). Here, I have summarized his very well structured tips: Prologue: 1. The only thing that matters at the end of your presentation is the answer to the question: Did […]| SpeakingSherpa
Here is a link to my session at Marco Montemagno’s Presentation Super Summit. I believe you will need to complete a registration form, but it is worth it for free access to all past talks as well as 19 public speaking experts including: Nick Morgan, Oren Klaff, and Scott Schwertly. http://supersummit.co/video-archive/deliver-ted-talk-jeremey-donovan-autho-deliver-ted-talk/| SpeakingSherpa
Delivering a package from destination "A" to destination "B" involves a series of processes that can be modeled mathematically using principles from logistic...| Rehan Guha -Portfolio & Blog
Megha Jain, Head of Product, applies her superpowers to bust 5 myths surrounding the product-centric approach in IT infrastructure and operations.| hodigital.blog.gov.uk
So, what are the top trends retailers need to be aware of in 2024? Here's a snapshot of Linnworks survey's top 11 findings.| IMRG
How do you measure happiness and safety in tech teams? Find a useful framework and best practices on the Infinite Lambda blog.| Infinite Lambda
AI shows up in everything Amazon does, starting months before a delivery begins to the moment a driver sets out on the road to the arrival of a package on your doorstep.| www.aboutamazon.com
Discover essential insights for LTL shipping in our comprehensive guide. Master key concepts and optimize your logistics strategy today!| Afghan Embassy
Agile working, clearing blockers, supporting teams to deliver projects: what exactly does a Technology Delivery Manager at the Home Office do?| hodigital.blog.gov.uk
It's been a while since I talked about what we have going on so thought I would share what I have been up to this week as a taster. My week started with a discussion about a 'Housing Innovation Centre' where our Digital City colleagues showed the art of the possible with IoT technology -...| Birmingham: all things digital
We're all in this together. Here's some additional restaurant strategies for surviving COVID19 and coming out stronger on the other side. Stay healthy.| zenzino | design
This blog post from New Orleans based software development company Revelry looks at the importance of the relationship between PM and engineering.| Revelry
The newest Prime Air drones will deliver to customers in three U.S. locations as well as cities in Italy and the UK by the end of 2024.| www.aboutamazon.com
Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a global network of data and servers that help in efficient content delivery to end-users without delay.| Server4Sale
I suggested to Michaela that when she was delivering the most important parts of her presentation, she stand square to the audience. She pushed back on my suggestion, claiming that it wouldn't be authentic. What she really meant is that it didn't feel natural to her because she had never done it before. I agree| Speaking about Presenting
Amazon customers in Lockeford, California, will be among the first to receive Prime Air drone deliveries in the U.S.| www.aboutamazon.com