Welcome to the first Ufleet newsletter! 🤩

We're launching it to share curated tips, news, and know-how about last-mile delivery, route optimization, and e-commerce. 🚚

How often? For starters, expect it monthly. We want to strive for a balance—not too often, not too seldom.

We truly hope you'll enjoy it and find the information valuable!

10 AI Trends That Will Revolutionize E-Commerce in 2024

With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data, automate processes, and provide personalized experiences, AI is a game-changer for e-commerce.

Even eBay's Chief AI Officer said he views AI's arrival as a "paradigm shift" that "will completely transform e-commerce".

From hyper-personalization to visual search, fraud detection, and pricing optimization—AI is already affecting almost every aspect of the online shopping experience.

To help you stay current, here are the top 10 AI trends in e-commerce.

Real-Time Delivery Tracking is No Longer a Luxury in 2024

Some retailers still don't think of delivery tracking as a necessity. If you share this mindset too, we advise you to think again.

Why is not taking real-time tracking seriously such a problem? Because it creates a huge gap between customer expectations and reality that leads to:

• 🤬 anxiety and frustration
• 😣 eroding trust in the brand
• ❌ ultimately, it drives customers away

Customer expectations for home delivery have changed considerably over the last few years. Customers now demand real-time updates, accurate ETAs, seamless communication... And retailers need to adapt. Learn more in the article.

With rising fuel costs and increasing customer demands for speed and transparency, businesses often need to reconsider their delivery process and introduce route optimization technology.

If you still haven't, you might wonder what you'll gain from it so here's a glimpse: Route optimization software significantly improves the bottom line by:

• reducing costs
• improving efficiency
• enhancing customer satisfaction
• increasing driver satisfaction
• lowering carbon emissions

Understanding these benefits could be the key to unlocking greater performance and enhanced customer satisfaction. Learn more in the article.

P.S. To make the most of route optimization software, you also need to choose the right solution for your business. The right technology not only introduces operational benefits but also serves as a key competitive differentiator.

Walmart to help sellers fulfill orders from third-party e-commerce sites

Walmart will soon allow third-party sellers to use its supply chain to fulfill orders and manage returns from any e-commerce site via a new program, according to a recent announcement.

The Multichannel Solutions program will be accessible to all U.S. marketplace sellers starting Sept. 10.

Sellers using the service can choose between an expedited shipping option of two business days and a standard shipping option of three to five days. Read the full article.

A2Z rolls out delivery ‘drone-network-as-a-service’ offering

California-based A2Z Drone Delivery launched a suite of autonomous drone docks. The docks allow drones to charge and pick up or drop off packages. All without the need for human interaction!

With the so-called AirDock, drones can fly from dock to dock to autonomously pick up, deliver, or recharge in as little as 30 minutes. The modules are weatherproof and elevated to keep sharp propellers away from people.

Customers can deploy a single system or arrange multiple docks in a network. Interesting, isn't it? Learn more in the article.

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