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Open Call: Product Pitch Window in Milan Physical infrastructure needs new product thinking. Ahead of its Q3 2026 opening, OMNIC Product Lab is launching its first Product Pitch Window in Milan. From 10 to 20 May 2026, creators, startups, studios, students, and companies can apply with a concept, prototype, MVP, existing product, or clearly defined market problem. No finished product is required. Selected projects will be invited to pitch at the OMNIC office in Milan, with access to grant funding, Lab resources, product feedback, and a path from concept to prototype, pilot, and real-world deployment. Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gaaX2EkN #OMNIC #ProductLab #Milan #SmartInfrastructure #ProductInnovation #AI

OMNIC is announcing OMNIC Product Lab in Milan. A new open platform for product innovation — created to shape the next generation of intelligent physical products and infrastructure experiences. The first phase launches in Q3 2026. For OMNIC, Milan is not only a location. It is a product direction. This is where Italian product culture takes a more strategic role inside the company: industrial design, engineering, AI, software, infrastructure expertise, and real-world deployment working as one system. Because the future of infrastructure will not be defined only by hardware. It will be defined by products that combine precision, intelligence, character, and meaningful human experience. OMNIC Product Lab is our next step in building that future. Read the full announcement below. https://lnkd.in/diPEMBZk 👈 #OMNIC #ProductLab #Milan #ItalianDesign #ProductInnovation #IndustrialDesign #AI

Most luggage storage still looks like a service. A point on the map. A temporary solution. But people no longer expect just a place to leave a bag. They expect an experience that feels easy, clear, and trustworthy from the first second. That is where the category is going. At OMNIC, we already build storage that does more than exist in a location. It belongs there — visually, operationally, and at the level premium spaces now require. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekDKSZdK 👈 If that is the standard you are aiming for, we know how to make it real.

A thoughtful perspective from our Junior Partner, Julia Lockman.💥 In this article, Julia shares her approach to designing parcel locker networks as systems — where data, behavior, and context drive real performance. Proud to see Julia Lockman helping shape the conversation about the future of last-mile infrastructure 👇

Postal Hub & OMNIC Podcast | Special Edition 🔥 🔥🔥 Industry progress is not driven by announcements. It is driven by informed dialogue. Together with The Postal Hub, we created a dedicated platform for open, system-level discussions about what actually shapes last-mile delivery today — from AI in postal operations to electric fleets, network economics, and post-purchase experience. This is not a trend conversation. It is an operational one. The first episode features Erik Wilhelm, Head of Research at Kyburz, discussing: • the evolution of electric delivery vehicles • scaling parcel volumes in EV fleets • battery capacity and real-world performance • Swiss Post field experience • adapting fleets to local operating environments New expert conversations will follow weekly. Watch the first episode and follow the series: https://lnkd.in/d38TTm9j 👈 Ian Kerr

New podcast with Ian Kerr — https://lnkd.in/gq-FfyRV 👈 Not every conversation is worth stepping into. At OMNIC, we prefer to build, test, and prove through systems, not headlines. But when a discussion genuinely contributes to how the industry thinks and operates — we set the frame. In a new conversation with Ian Kerr, we define what actually makes a parcel locker system successful — beyond hardware, beyond deployment, beyond surface metrics. Key points from the episode: • There is no universal blueprint — every market requires its own architecture • Data must guide decisions: from locations to capacity and utilisation • Locker systems shape customer behaviour as much as they serve it • Operational logic and processes define real user experience • Strategic mistakes at the design stage can undermine the entire network The Postal Hub Julia Lockman Ian Kerr

Why Dense PUDO Networks Matter More Than You Think 🤔 Urban delivery emissions are often framed as a vehicle problem. In reality, they are a network design problem. When parcels are delivered one by one to individual homes, even electric fleets struggle to offset the inefficiency of fragmented routes. The real multiplier effect appears when deliveries are consolidated at dense Pick-Up & Drop-Off (PUDO) points. Real delivery data shows why. A single PUDO location can receive 20–30 parcels in one stop. Home delivery, by contrast, averages barely more than one parcel per address. That difference fundamentally changes route length, stop frequency, and energy use per parcel. What’s striking is that the CO₂ reduction from PUDO delivery is not incremental — it compounds. Fewer kilometers driven, fewer failed deliveries, and higher drop density reinforce each other. In practice, the emissions gap between home delivery and PUDO is often far larger than the “30% improvement” many still assume. For heads of delivery and parcel locker managers, this reframes the challenge. Carbon neutrality will not be won only through cleaner vehicles, but through smarter network density — placing PUDO points where consolidation can do the heavy lifting. Design the network right, and sustainability follows.

Consumers often say they care about greener delivery. 🍀 But when it’s time to check out, convenience still wins. ☺️ This contradiction is known as the attitude–behavior gap — the disconnect between what people believe they should do and what they actually do. Research into last-mile delivery behavior shows a familiar pattern. Many shoppers express strong support for sustainable delivery options, claim personal responsibility, and say they’re open to change. Yet in practice, home delivery and car-based collection remain the default choices — even among the most eco-conscious consumers. Why? Because sustainability rarely operates in isolation. Time pressure, habits, lack of clear information, and perceived effort often outweigh good intentions. Shoppers may care deeply about environmental impact, but not enough to add friction to an already complex purchase journey. For logistics leaders, this creates a real challenge. Promoting greener options isn’t just about offering them — it’s about reducing effort, increasing clarity, and aligning sustainability with everyday behavior. Closing the gap means designing delivery choices that feel easy first — and green by default.

Imagine ordering unique products from any country and picking them up from a parcel locker near your home — no paperwork headaches, no premium shipping fees. This shift is taking shape in 2025 — and will accelerate through 2026. 🤔 Out-of-home networks are no longer just national infrastructure. They are becoming borderless commerce enablers. When lockers connect across countries, small local merchants suddenly gain access to international buyers, and consumers rethink where they shop — not just how fast, but how conveniently. This model changes last-mile economics as well. High-volume, predictable delivery points reduce costs, ease urban congestion, and make cross-border shipping viable even for low-ticket items. At the same time, consumers are forming new habits: waiting a bit longer is acceptable when delivery is cheaper, simpler, and close to home. In 2025, the real advantage won’t be speed alone — it will be reach. Borderless locker networks may become the backbone of the next e-commerce growth wave. 🛒

Great to see a thoughtful discussion on delivery technology, data, AI, EVs, and the realities of last-mile operations. We were happy to support this special episode of the The Postal Hub hosted by Ian Kerr, bringing industry experts together for a practical, experience-driven conversation. Well worth a listen 👇 https://lnkd.in/dVrZb2V9