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New AI Tool Helps Stores Get Your Packages to You Faster

A delivery company and a tech giant are using artificial intelligence to help stores get packages to customers faster.

By Piggy PressSep 1, 20262 min read 1 new word

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In simple terms

Faster delivery times and lower shipping costs mean you might get packages quicker and stores might charge you less for delivery. This affects how quickly online shopping works and how much you pay for it.

OneRail, a company that specializes in the final step of getting packages from warehouses to your doorstep, is launching a new AI-powered platform. AI (artificial intelligence) means computer software that can learn and make decisions on its own, without being told exactly what to do every time. By working with Nvidia, a major computer chip maker, OneRail is building a tool that helps stores figure out the best and quickest ways to deliver your orders.

For everyday shoppers, this matters because faster delivery decisions could mean your packages arrive sooner and retailers might spend less money on shipping—savings they could pass along to you. The platform helps stores choose smarter routes, pick the right delivery method, and get things moving more efficiently, which is increasingly important as online shopping grows and customers expect quick delivery.

Fun fact

The 'last mile' of delivery—getting a package from a warehouse to your front door—is actually the most expensive and time-consuming part of shipping, even though it's the shortest distance. That's why companies are racing to solve this problem with AI.

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Source: CNBC Business