Last Mile Delivery

FedEx E-Commerce Revamp Jolts Delivery Army by Piling On Costs

October 31, 2019

FedEx Corp.’s drive to reap the rewards of e-commerce is stirring anxiety among some of the company’s most important partners: the thousands of small businesses that handle its ground deliveries.

Amazon-Whole Foods: Two Years After the Deal

October 30, 2019

Benjamin Gordon, SCB Contributor

It’s been two years since Amazon bought Whole Foods. At the time, analysts touted the deal as an Amazon initiative to dominate food retail. But is that what really happened?

Drone Deliveries From Drugstore Now a Reality in Virginia Town

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc. offshoot Wing, which just received an expanded certification to act as a small air carrier, is starting the nation’s inaugural delivery service via a small civilian aircraft with partners Walgreens and FedEx.

Ex-Truck Driver Becomes a Billionaire With Some Help From Amazon

October 16, 2019

Bloomberg

Masaru Wasami started working part time at a vegetable store at age 12, determined to help his ailing mother in her battle with tuberculosis.

Drone Bubble Bursts, Wiping Out Startups and Hammering VC Firms

September 6, 2019

Bloomberg

Unmanned aircraft are still seen as a pillar of the future. But for now, the over-heated market is getting a cold blast of reality.

Amazon-FedEx Split Sets Battle Lines in E-Commerce Delivery Feud

August 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The common features for all involved: an ever-increasing flood of packages combined with greater pressure on profits.

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Q&A | Parcel Shipping Undergoes a Transformation

July 29, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The character and definition of parcel shipping is undergoing significant change, driven by e-commerce and the demands of the omnichannel, says Ken Fleming, president and chief supply officer of Logistyx.

Amazon Prime Day 2019 Opens Doors for Stolen Packages From Stoops

July 16, 2019

Bloomberg

It’s hard to pin down exactly how many cardboard boxes are pilfered from plain sight around the invented summer buying spree, since customers can report thefts to one of three sources.

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Q&A | Introducing the 'Personal Supply Chain'

July 16, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Welcome to the age of the "personal supply chain," a necessary response to the growing demands of consumers and the requirements of e-commerce.

How E-Tailers Are Meeting the Demand for Same-Day Shipping

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Q&A | How E-Tailers Are Meeting Demand for Same-Day Shipping

July 3, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

E-commerce customers are increasingly demanding same-day service. Justin Cramer, co-founder of ProShip, explains how they're gearing up to make that happen.

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.