Last Mile Delivery

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

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.

We Want It All, and We Want It Same-Day

May 7, 2021

On-Time Delivery Is a Battle Heating Up Between Brands and Retailers

May 6, 2021

Andrew Lynch, SCB Contributor

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced brands and retailers alike to adapt their business models and supply chain practices.

Parcel Lockers Ease Europe’s Last-Mile Challenges

May 5, 2021

John Haber, SCB Contributor

Like logistics providers everywhere, European carriers are facing capacity challenges, delivery delays and rising costs to deliver parcels.

The Reality of Last-Mile Challenges in the Pandemic

May 5, 2021

Shawn Winter, SCB Contributor

Skyrocketing last-mile delivery volumes, rising costs, and the drive to return to the service levels consumers expect are forcing North American carriers and retailers alike to assess how technology can make last-mile operations more agile and effective.

E-Commerce Seeks the Path to a Zero-Emissions Future

May 3, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Which portion of an e-commerce delivery has the bigger impact on carbon emissions — the first mile, or the last?

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.