XPO Logistics Adds Augmented Reality to the Last Mile Experience
June 27 2018 - 7:30AM
XPO Logistics Adds Augmented
Reality to the Last Mile Experience
New visualization
technology for consumers enhances efficiency
and reduces likelihood of returns
GREENWICH, Conn. - June 27, 2018 - XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), the largest provider of
last mile logistics for heavy goods in North America, today
announced the planned addition of augmented reality to its Ship XPO
consumer self-service platform. Shoppers will use the visualization
technology prior to the delivery of heavy goods, such as sofas,
beds and appliances, to determine the ideal placement inside the
home.
Troy Cooper, president of XPO Logistics, said,
"Augmented reality is another innovation that our retail and
e-commerce customers can offer to consumers, providing more control
over the shopping experience. The technology creates a virtual
image of how an item will look in a given room, dramatically
decreasing the likelihood of returns. Augmented reality enhances
the efficiency of the entire last mile process, reducing time
inside the home and the risk of product damage."
XPO expects its visualization technology to be
available nationally on Ship XPO later this year. Today's
announcement follows the company's recent addition of voice
integration technology to Ship XPO, giving consumers the ability to
track their purchases throughout XPO's last mile network using
Amazon Echo or Google Home.
In September 2017, XPO announced a major expansion
of its last mile network that will position a total of 85 hubs
within approximately 90% of the U.S. population this year. In
February 2018, the company announced new last mile operations in
five European countries.
About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics
provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most
successful companies in the world. The company operates as a highly
integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 32
countries, with 1,466 locations and more than 95,000 employees. XPO
uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their
goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains. XPO's
corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its
European headquarters is in Lyon, France. xpo.com
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cause or contribute to a material difference in actual results, as
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company's website, www.xpo.com, including: economic
conditions generally; competition; XPO's ability to attract and
retain key employees; the ability to develop and implement a
suitable information technology system; and the ability to maintain
positive relationships with third-party
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release speak only as of the date hereof, and XPO undertakes no
obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect
subsequent events or circumstances, changes in expectations or the
occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required
by law.
Media Contact
XPO Logistics, Inc.
Erin Kurtz
+1 203-489-1586
erin.kurtz@xpo.com
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via Globenewswire
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