DHL\u2019s second Innovation Challenges are up and running, this time soliciting ideas for two logistics-related challenges \u2013 robotics, and the sharing economy. The contest builds on last year\u2019s robotics, and green solutions challenge, with the winners taking home a grand prize of \u20ac15,000, as DHL seeks to resolve impediments to growth in the logistics sector.
\nContestants in this year\u2019s challenge are invited to take part in either of two tracks: Develop a prototype of a mobile piece-picking robot or come up with a solution to a logistics problem using a \u201csharing economy business model, platform or concept.\u201d
\nIn the piece-picking track, the robot must navigate a traditional warehouse rack system and autonomously pick items and place them into a cart. Further requirements are the ability to move at a human walking speed, and autonomously steer fully loaded carts back to a packing area.
\n\u201cWe estimate that the implementation of robotics will be the norm in the industry within less than five years,\u201d said Matthias Heutger, senior vice president of strategy, marketing and innovation at DHL\u2019s Customer Solutions and Innovation department. Heutger said that increased robotics in warehouses would facilitate pick and pack processes, while reducing physical strain and risk.
\nThe second track is DHL\u2019s sharing economy challenge, to \u201crethinking access and ownership to create logistics solutions.\u201d
\nThe task challenges contestants to rethink asset ownership and access, DHL said. Diffusing access to logistics assets is increasingly regarded as a solution to low capacity rates and underutilization. Already, third-party platforms are booking and moving freight exclusively on un-owned assets. The DHL Innovation Challenge seeks to develop this model further.
\n\u201cAs digital technology continues to drive down transaction costs and increase transparency, we believe that there is virtually no limit to what these models can be applied to,\u201d said Markus K\u00fcckelhaus, vice president innovation and trend research, DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation. \u201cWe aim to create a shared value, fully utilizing resources to turn logistics assets into sustainable, fair and potentially profitable services for consumers and businesses.\u201d
\nThe deadline for submissions is 16th September 2017 at 5 pm GMT. More information can be found at www.dhlinnovationchallenge.com
\nThose interested in learning more about airfreight in 2017, should join us at Cargo Facts Asia in Shanghai, 25 \u2013 26 April. \u00a0To register, or for more information, go to\u00a0CargoFactsAsia.com
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