Scopus graduates’ platform revolutionising delivery

Australia Post has acquired Rendr, a last-mile delivery orchestration platform founded by Mount Scopus Memorial College alumni Greg Leibowitz and James Fisher, in a move that will expand same-day delivery coverage to almost 90 per cent of the Australian population.

Founded in 2020, Rendr was built to modernise last-mile delivery for Australian retailers, giving businesses the technology and operational capabilities to offer on-demand delivery, including same-day and three-hour delivery.

The platform intelligently connects merchants with the most suitable delivery partners in real time, based on factors such as location, speed, service requirements and delivery windows.

Since launch, Rendr has been adopted by some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognised retail brands, including Chemist Warehouse, Global Retail Brands, Hairhouse and Jaycar Electronics.

Leibowitz said the platform was built to fundamentally reimagine how retailers engage with last-mile logistics through technology.

“The complexity of delivery infrastructure has been a barrier for retailers trying to compete on fulfilment. We built Rendr to simplify that complexity entirely, giving merchants an intelligent layer that orchestrates, optimises and scales with their business,” Leibowitz said.

“Joining Australia Post means we can bring that capability to a far greater share of Australian retail.”

Fisher said the acquisition represented a strong alignment between technology innovation and national scale.

“From day one, we’ve focused on building technology that makes delivery smarter, more efficient and more adaptable to changing customer expectations,” Fisher said.

“Australia Post brings an unmatched network and reach, and together we have an opportunity to redefine the delivery experience for both senders and receivers in Australia.”

Rendr will initially operate as a standalone platform, with merchants accessing same-day and on-demand delivery by integrating directly with it. Australia Post plans to integrate the technology within its sending platforms, offering greater flexibility and choice to customers.

The acquisition will enable additional delivery windows in the evenings and across weekends.

Australia Post executive general manager parcel, post and e-commerce services Gary Starr said, “This investment is about giving Australian businesses the tools they need to compete with global mega marketplaces, particularly as customers increasingly expect faster delivery options like same-day or even three-hour delivery.”

The acquisition aligns with Australia Post’s broader transformation agenda, focused on modernising its technology and expanding digital capability.