Holiday planning is underway as many businesses grapple with supply chain logistics due to the Covid-19. Experts predict that a majority of purchases will be made online as opposed to in stores – leading retail stores to rethink how they hire seasonal employees and stock their shelves.

A FedEx Express flight took off and landed without a pilot on board – furthering the discussion on the role robotics play in the supply chain industry. The flight took place at San Martin Airport in Santa Clara, California in partnership with Reliable Robotics using a Cessna 208 Caravan (C208) aircraft which is owned by FedEx Express.  In a press release, Reliable Robotics touted this flight as well as a previous test flight with a Cessna 172 Skyhawk as “historic firsts for global aviation.”

Chowbus is one of the newest contenders vying to make a name for itself in the food delivery market. But unlike its competitors who focus on a variety of restaurants – Chowbus aims to shine the spotlight on authentic Asian restaurants in one of the 22 cities it serves.