Last Mile Delivery

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Watch: Who's Winning in the Small-Parcel Delivery Market?

April 29, 2020

E-commerce buyers are demanding ever-faster delivery of orders, even though the economics of such service are anything but profitable for providers. John Haber, founder and CEO of Spend Management Experts, describes the current landscape of competitors in that sector.

Flytrex Launches Drone Deliveries in North Dakota for Residents Following COVID-19 Social Distancing Protocols

April 24, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

In response to COVID-19, Flytrex, a drone technology company, has partnered with EASE Drones to launch its drone delivery service directly to backyards in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Haultail On-Demand Delivery Announces Free Contactless Delivery Program to Combat Coronavirus

April 22, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Haultail, an on-demand, same day delivery service, is offering free contactless delivery of essential goods to individuals at high risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.

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Watch: Keeping Up With the Delivery Economy

April 22, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

"The delivery economy" describes the transformation of retail, driven by customer demands for the highest possible level of service. But can companies provide it in an economic fashion? Christian Piller, vice president of value engineering with Project 44, offers a perspective.

How E-tailers Can Go Green, Deliver on Time — and Still Make Money

April 20, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

With all the recent attention paid to plastic and the damage that it’s wreaking on the environment, one might assume cardboard to be the acceptable “green” alternative. Think again.

Bringg Expands BringgNow Offering With Postmates

April 19, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Bringg, a delivery orchestration platform, recently announced that Postmates, a provider of on-demand delivery, will be part of the BringgNow solution.

Tractor Supply Expands Partnership with Roadie to Launch Same-Day Delivery from 100% of Stores

April 19, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Tractor Supply Company, a national rural lifestyle retail chain, has expanded its delivery partnership with Roadie to offer same-day delivery from 100% of its 1,863 U.S. locations.

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Watch: Planning a Multi-Node Fulfillment Network for E-Commerce

April 17, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Fulfilling e-commerce orders in today's market requires a carefully designed balance of centralization distribution and micro-fulfillment centers, says Kraig Foreman, vice president of operations with DHL Supply Chain.

PICKUP Launches Contactless Omni-channel Delivery of Big and Small Items

April 13, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

PICKUP, a last mile delivery service company, recently announced the addition of small item deliveries of groceries, household supplies, baby goods and pet products to support the overwhelming need for same day delivery of essential goods to consumers.

Scandit Contactless Proof of Delivery Web App Helps with Social Distancing for Customers and Delivery Drivers

April 2, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Scandit has used its mobile computer vision and barcode scanning technology to create a Contactless Proof of Delivery web app that is quick for retailers and delivery companies to implement and has made it available free for six months until September 30th.

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.