As 2024 comes to a close, we at Adiona are reflecting on an incredible year filled with groundbreaking innovations, prestigious recognitions, and impactful collaborations. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights that defined our journey this year.
Delivering Impact: Yearly Growth and Sustainability in Focus
This year has been phenomenal in terms of growth, efficiency, and environmental contributions through route optimization efforts. Here's a look at the key highlights compared to previous years:
Total Deliveries
The significant leap in 2024 reflects an expansion of operations and optimization effectiveness.
Fuel Savings
This improvement emphasizes the compounding effect of fine-tuned route planning and sustainable fleet management.
Cost Savings
Cost savings highlight the financial benefits of investing in smart delivery solutions.
Miles Saved
Route efficiency has dramatically reduced unnecessary miles, contributing to operational excellence.
Reduced CO2e
This milestone underscores a commitment to sustainability, with reduced emissions benefitting the environment at scale.
And now, for a recap of our activities within the logistics and technology sectors!
January
Radius Routing
In January, we introduced Radius Routing, a game-changing feature designed to address parking challenges in urban deliveries. This tool allows users to define a distance radius to group stops, optimizing for driver convenience even if it means slightly longer calculated routes. With Radius Routing, delivery becomes more practical and efficient for real-world operations.
Richard Savoie named CEO Monthly's Delivery Software CEO of the Year 2023 in Australia
We kicked off the year by celebrating our CEO, Richard Savoie, being honored as CEO Monthly’s Delivery Software CEO of the Year 2023 in Australia! This award reflects our dedication to transforming last-mile delivery and route optimization. Thank you to our amazing team and supporters who made this possible.
February
Everything Electric Australia
In February, our CMO, Kayla Medica, joined a panel at the GIGA Theatre to discuss “The Future of Deliveries, from Freight to the Final Mile.” The session explored the pivotal role of electric vehicles in optimizing last-mile delivery and advancing sustainability. She also spoke on the Evie panel, discussing what Australia needs to do to best set up for an EV-enabled future.
March
Spotlight in KPMG's "Futuresphere: Annual Foresight 2024" report
Adiona was spotlighted in KPMG’s prestigious “Futuresphere: Annual Foresight 2024” report. The case study highlighted our innovative approaches to logistics and delivery optimization, showcasing our leadership in shaping the future of the industry. Check us out on page 17.
April
Coverage in Fleet HV News
Andrea Persico’s article in Fleet HV News spotlighted our AI-powered route optimization and its role in reducing costs and emissions for electric fleet operators. The piece emphasized our commitment to sustainable logistics.
May
Adiona featured at KPMG’s Startup Showcase
Richard participated in the “Success Stories” panel at KPMG’s Sydney offices, sharing insights into how startups can address Net Zero challenges. It was an inspiring discussion on the critical role of innovation in climate action.
June
Adiona invited to London Climate Action Week through the Earthshot Prize
Our CMO, Kayla Medica, represented Adiona at London Climate Action Week, an event spotlighting organizations working to combat climate change. Our contributions to reducing carbon emissions through optimized delivery routes and fleet electrification aligned with The Earthshot Prize’s mission, and we were thrilled to be part of such an impactful initiative.
July
OPTIMA-CON 24
Adiona’s presentation at OPTIMA-CON focused on “Advanced Approaches to Vehicle Routing Problems with a Focus on Driver Preferences.” This session explored our innovative methodologies for solving routing challenges and highlighted the importance of incorporating driver-centric data.
August
Adiona Joined Connect2Post
We became part of Connect2Post, a platform connecting startups with the postal and parcel ecosystem. This collaboration opens new opportunities to innovate within the logistics sector.
August
Presentation for ITS Australia
Richard shared insights at ITS Australia, discussing the transition to electric freight networks. Australia’s transport system contributed 21% of our overall emissions in 2023, with road freight being a major culprit. Rigid and articulated trucks alone contributed over 10% of all transport emissions. Transitioning to zero tailpipe emissions vehicles is crucial for Australia to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
August
Generative AI Summit
At the Generative AI Summit, Richard explored how AI can transform business processes, reinforcing Adiona’s position as a leader in leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
The Generative AI Summit is Australia’s largest event dedicated to generative AI, featuring an impressive lineup of cross-industry speakers who provide real-world guidance. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from industry leaders and discover how generative AI can revolutionise businesses.
August
Adiona Featured in The New Daily
Richard’s feature in The New Daily addressed critical challenges in EV charger rollout, calling for stronger coordination between public and private sectors to accelerate progress.
Sept
Spark Festival
At the Sync or Swim event during the Spark Festival, Richard revealed insights behind ‘Corporate Accelerator Chronicles: Lessons Learned.’ Richard shared his experience overcoming challenges, seizing opportunities, and driving innovation, offering actionable strategies for impactful success.
September
Adiona places second in the Startup World Cup
Adiona proudly secured second place in the highly competitive Australian regional round of the Startup World Cup. We extend our warm congratulations to Build Buddy, the well-deserved winner, and wish them great success as they represent the region in the grand finals at San Francisco!
September
KPMG & Adiona Joint Project
We partnered with KPMG on a proof on concept project for a national telecom organisation's maintenance fleet yielding impressive results:
- 48% reduction in delivery time
- 11% reduction in cost per unit delivered
- 39% reduction in carbon emissions
- 80% reduction in back-office dispatch time
Read the full case study from KPMG.
Webinar series on AI in Logistics
We launched our webinar series, demystifying AI and machine learning in delivery route planning. Richarddemonstrated real-world applications and shared insights into industries that can benefit most from these technologies. You can watch th replay of the webinar here.
In September the Adiona team also attended MEGATRANS.
October
Finalist for the Australian AI Awards 2024
Adiona was named a finalist for the Australian AI Awards in the Critical Infrastructure category, recognizing our innovative contributions to real-time logistics optimization.
Finalist in Startup Innovation Award 2024
Adiona became a finalist for the Postal Innovation Platform & Connect2Post Startup Innovation Award 2024 in the First, Middle & Last Mile category. Our Radius Routing technology continues to transform urban delivery, reducing the burden of parking multiple times in short succession.
Finalist for ASCL Awards in Two Categories
On November 15, Adiona was named a finalist for the Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards in:
Big Data, IT & Business Intelligence: Recognized for our collaboration with StarTrack Courier in optimizing last-mile delivery.
Environmental Excellence Award: Honored for our dedication to sustainable logistics solutions, reducing emissions, and promoting eco-friendly practices.
Finalist for 2024 Banksia Foundation NSW Sustainability Awards
We were also finalists in the Climate Technology Impact Award category! This award highlights businesses using innovative technology to tackle climate change, and we’re proud that our platform is being recognized for its potential to make a positive impact. By helping optimize last-mile delivery and route planning, we’re committed to reducing emissions and improving efficiency.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we reflect on 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for our team, partners, and clients who have supported us every step of the way. The coming year holds even greater promise as we continue to innovate, expand, and drive meaningful impact in the logistics and delivery sectors.
Whatever your objectives, Adiona’s suite of logistics optimization tools can help your business - get in touch with us today to see how.
Here’s to a brighter, greener, and more efficient future!
