News / Demand-sensing software: 'if UPS is using it, there must be something to it'

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UPS is in the process of fine-tuning its management of deliveries by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to inject more live data into its operations.

At the end of January the integrator began the roll-out of its On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation platform, which gives drivers the most efficient routings, recalculating individual package delivery routes throughout the day, taking in changes in traffic conditions, pick-up commitments and delivery orders.

In addition to more accurate delivery time estimates, it will enable new products and ...