Last Mile Delivery

Obtaining Insurance as a Last-Mile Delivery Service Provider

June 10, 2021

The question isn’t whether or not last-mile delivery services should carry insurance, but rather what insurance program is right for each business.

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Watch: The Raging Battle Between UPS and Amazon

June 8, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Rick Watson, founder and chief executive officer of RMW Commerce Consulting, relates what Amazon.com is doing to position itself as a competitive threat to United Parcel Service for package delivery.

Three Pitfalls of Last-Mile Delivery — and How to Avoid Them

May 30, 2021

Lukas Kinigadner, SCB Contributor

The three biggest pain-points for e-commerce consumers can be summarized as a lack of visibility, control and accountability. While these concerns are far-reaching, the solutions are manageable for last-mile carriers willing to adopt new innovations to regain customer confidence in the short, medium and long term.

ANRA Technologies Launches Drone Delivery Solution

May 26, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

ANRA Technologies, a specialist in integrated airspace management, recently announced SmartSkies DELIVERY, an end-to-end mobile and web-based software solution providing drone delivery services for commercial, government and medical applications.

Uber Freight Expands Self-Service Shipper Platform to Canada

May 25, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Uber Freight, a digital freight brokerage service, has announced the launch of the Canadian iteration of its Self-Service Shipper platform.

Five Ways Retailers Can Limit Risk in a Volatile Shipping Market

May 21, 2021

Angela Alexander Savino, SCB Contributor

COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions changed how our society purchases and transports consumer goods.

Cheaper, Greener and City-Friendly: Enter the Automated Last Mile

May 14, 2021

Guy Bloch, SCB Contributor

As the world grapples with high levels of air and water pollution resulting from freight transportation, and emission rates rise with increasing urbanization, sustainability issues surrounding congestion and delivery become more significant.

Logistics Software Enables Amazon Delivery Experience for Small Businesses

May 12, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Route4Me, a Dynamic Route Optimization platform for modern businesses, announced that the company is now offering free unlimited notifications and alerts, enabling clients to replicate Amazon’s customer delivery experience at no additional cost to Route4Me customers.

Efficient Last-Mile Delivery Comes Down to the Tech

May 12, 2021

Gaurav Bubna, SCB Contributor

Last-mile delivery, the final stage in the delivery process, represents the most significant challenge for the majority of retailers and logistics companies.

Amazon Work Rules Govern Tweets, Body Odor of Contract Drivers

May 9, 2021

Bloomberg

The thousands of people driving those ubiquitous Amazon-branded blue vans aren’t employed by the Seattle leviathan. They work for small, independent businesses with contracts to transport packages for Amazon. But that hasn’t stopped the company from dictating the state of their fingernails — and a whole lot more.

Last Mile Delivery

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding last-mile delivery and its impact within global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before thanks, in part, to the boom in e-commerce. New services and technologies for last-mile delivery are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using last-mile delivery solutions to power their supply chains.