Is a banana hanger going too far? How much delivery is too much delivery? Sinead Gillett and Philip Macartney look at key delivery trends for 2025, from the expansion of drone deliveries to how AI will predict shipping trends and automate supply chains. Exploring the multifaceted world of mobility and delivery services and the importance of sustainability in delivery practices, they question whether or not we have reached saturation point for home deliveries.
The conversation also touches on innovative technologies shaping the future of delivery, as well as the challenges faced by local businesses in adapting to the e-commerce boom. Through anecdotes and statistics, the hosts provide insights into consumer behaviour and the evolving logistics industry.
Takeaways
- The podcast aims to explore the various aspects of mobility and delivery.
- Delivery services have become a significant part of daily life.
- Amazon’s influence on the delivery industry is profound and pervasive.
- Peak delivery trends have emerged, especially during the pandemic.
- Micro fulfilment centres are the future of local delivery.
- Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in delivery services.
- Innovative technologies like drones and electric vehicles are shaping delivery.
- Local businesses face challenges in competing with large e-commerce platforms.
- Consumer behaviour is shifting towards convenience and speed in delivery.
- The podcast emphasises the need for collaboration between local businesses and larger delivery services.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Movers Podcast
02:04 The Reality of Delivery in Modern Life
06:08 Peak Amazon: Analyzing Delivery Trends
10:17 The Future of Delivery: Micro Fulfilment and AI
14:57 Local Impact of Delivery Services
18:34 Sustainability in Delivery
21:28 Innovative Delivery Technologies
25:02 Emerging Delivery Services and Trends
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