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The delivery industry is another sector that shall be transformed by Artificial Intelligence and technological advances.
The industry is already being significantly impacted by AI and will continue to experience further disruption in the coming years. We have summarized the key areas where AI is affecting delivery jobs. If you currently work in any of these areas, it may be time to prepare yourself for the anticipated changes. These are the areas that shall be affected.
Autonomous Vehicles and Drones:
Large multi-national companies, such as Amazon, Google, and FedEx, are experimenting with self-driving vehicles and drones. Drones are being used for last-mile and same-day delivery, while autonomous delivery vehicles are being tested and improved and becoming more common. Although they have not fully replaced human drivers, these technologies are developing quickly and have the potential to replace human delivery jobs in the future.
Route Optimization:
Delivery routes can be optimized by using AI-powered algorithms, thereby reducing delivery times, fuel consumption, and operational costs. The option of improved efficiency, and reduced costs, shall prove attractive to business owners and employers, and therefore potentially lead to a reduced demand for delivery drivers.
Predictive Maintenance:
AI's ability to analyze and diagnose problems quickly can result in the technology being used to predict when delivery vehicles require maintenance. This in turn shall reduce downtime and ensure vehicles are an an adequate working condition to complete a job. This shall present a possible threat to those performing these types of jobs, such as mechanics, tire fitters, and other vehicle maintenance support staff.
Fleet Management:
AI is currently being used to optimize the use, management and monitoring of a company's fleet of vehicles, to oversee the vehicle's performance, driver behavior, and and how fuel is being consumed. This can lead to more efficient delivery operations, though not necessarily a direct reduction in delivery jobs.
Customer Service Chatbots:
AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are used for customer inquiries and tracking delivery status. This reduces the need for customer service representatives but creates new roles for chatbot operators and AI support specialists.
Data Analytics for Demand Prediction:
AI can analyze large volumes of data to predict demand, helping companies adjust their delivery workforce as needed to match customer needs. This can lead to more efficient labor utilization.
Enhanced Delivery Tracking:
AI improves the tracking of deliveries in real-time, allowing customers to know exactly when to expect their deliveries. This enhances the customer experience but can reduce the number of inquiries that require human customer service representatives.
Job Shifts and New Roles:
While some traditional delivery jobs may decline, new roles will emerge in AI-related fields. These can include roles related to vehicle maintenance and repair, drone and autonomous vehicle operators, and data analysts.
It's important to note that AI's impact on delivery jobs may vary based on the specific
segment of the delivery industry (e.g., e-commerce, food delivery, package delivery) and local regulations.
The pace of adoption of AI technologies in delivery may also differ between regions.
Businesses and governments will need to consider the workforce implications and potential job displacement as they integrate AI into the delivery industry, while also exploring opportunities for upskilling and reskilling affected workers.
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