Are driverless vehicles retail’s fulfilment future or science-fiction fad?
As we approach the middle of the 2020s, talk of advanced technology is rife as retailers look to digitally transform parts of their supply chain in line with the evolution of the industry
With Asda recently announcing a trial of driverless deliveries in north-west London, it’s clear that retailers are looking to use technology through automation to simplify processes, remove potential human error and cut costs.
But just how close is the retail sector to implementing this automated delivery future? Are driverless delivery vehicles and autonomous drones going to become the norm in the near future, or another passing and expensive science-fiction fad?
Already have an account? Sign in here