NEWS
AKI Group utilises routing and
scheduling software from Paragon
its vehicles and drivers that operate across the UAE. By increasing
average deliveries per vehicle by 164%, the AKI Group has been able
to lower the average cost per delivery by 65% and reduce fleet size
by 38%.
“Changes in the economy of the UAE are forcing supply chain
operations in the region to get more focused on cost savings
and improved productivity,” said Gary Grindlay, Group Head of
Logistics at the AKI Group. “We are bringing together the best
technology solutions available to address these challenges, with
Paragon’s routing and scheduling software now a crucial part of our
commitment to operational excellence.”
T The AKI Group processes around 25,000 orders a month, typically
equating to 12,500 deliveries each month to up to 5,500 customer
sites across the UAE. The company recognised that manually
planning such a large multi-drop delivery operation was resulting in
inefficiencies, so selected Paragon’s routing and scheduling software
to enhance the performance.
The company has improved productivity and reduced costs since
investing in the transport planning solution by better managing The solution also includes Street Level Mapping and Average Road
Speed Data to achieve higher levels of route accuracy, as well as
Route Execution to provide real-time visibility of the operation.
he AKI Group (Al Khayyat Investments) has achieved annual
savings of more than US$1 million by using Paragon’s routing and
scheduling software to transform its in-house transport operation.
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FedEx SameDay Bot to be trialed in Dubai
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edEx Express is set to trial the door-to-
door delivery device Roxo in Dubai.
Roxo is designed to travel on sidewalks and
along roadsides, safely delivering smaller
shipments to customers’ homes and
businesses. Its features include pedestrian-
safe technology from the iBot, plus advanced
technology such as LiDAR and multiple
cameras, allowing the zero-emission, battery-
powered bot to be aware of its surroundings.
These features are coupled with Machine
Learning algorithms to detect and avoid
obstacles, plot a safe path and allow the bot
to follow road and safety rules.
Proprietary technology makes it highly
capable, allowing it to navigate unpaved
surfaces, curbs and to even climb some steps
as it completes door-to-door deliveries.
“Roxo is currently testing in the U.S.
and will play a new role in the last-mile
delivery market, one that is not currently
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addressed by any other automated service
or technology. Feedback from customers
will ensure that real-use conditions are
taken into consideration as early as possible
during the on-going development of Roxo’s
capabilities,” said James R. Muhs, Regional
President for FedEx Express in the Middle
East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa.
It is anticipated that in the future, Dubai will
join test cities in the US including Memphis,
Manchester, Plano and Frisco.
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