Last Mile Delivery

Unprecedented Online Holiday Sales Could Have Costly Aftermath for Retailers

November 29, 2018

Black Friday results have reinforced that this U.S. holiday shopping season will be one of the best in recent memory. But even in good times, there are concerns for retailers.

Think Tank

In a Global Economy, the Future of Retail Is Local

November 27, 2018

Marc Gorlin, SCB Contributor

Customers increasingly wonder: We have instant delivery for pizza and Chinese food. So why not porch swings and power tools?

Special Report

Create a Clear Digital Mirror of the Physical Supply Chain

October 24, 2018

SAP

Sometimes it’s hard to keep faith when it comes to technology's promise in the logistics industry and to its customers.

Amazon Is Helping Entrepreneurs Start Delivery Companies — As Long As They Deliver Amazon Packages

July 2, 2018

The Washington Post

Amazon.com is asking small-business owners to help deliver its goods, seeking to reduce its reliance on the U.S. Postal Service and other major delivery services as the number of packages it ships continues to climb.

From Virtual Restaurants to Exclusive Pop-Ups, the New War in Food Delivery Is in the Kitchen

December 28, 2017

Forbes

Inside the Forage Kitchen in Oakland, Josh Kulp scrolled through the 89 pre-orders that had already come in for his restaurant’s fried chicken, getting just a preview of what the weekend would be like.

Delivery Companies Brace for the Pre-Christmas Crush

December 20, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Package-delivery companies are bracing for their busiest week of the holiday season, and one with less room for error.

Target Is Buying Shipt for $550M to Beef Up Same-Day Delivery

December 15, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Target Corp. plans to boost its same-day delivery capability by paying $550m for Shipt Inc., its latest move to try to catch up with Amazon.com Inc.

UPS Testing Sustainable Delivery System in Europe

December 5, 2017

Environmental Leader

UPS is testing a depot-to-door delivery system in central London. The Low Impact City Logistics project will reduce traffic congestion and emissions associated with urban package delivery by using a power-assisted delivery trailer. If successful, it could change the way packages are delivered in cities in the U.K.

Retailers Offer Delayed Shipping Options to Avoid Peak Charges

November 29, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Retailers are contending with a new challenge as this year’s holiday shopping season heats up: extra shipping fees during the busiest weeks.

Amazon Is Testing Its Own Delivery Service to Rival FedEx and UPS

October 11, 2017

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. is experimenting with a new delivery service intended to make more products available for free two-day delivery and relieve overcrowding in its warehouses, according to two people familiar with the plan, which will push the online retailer deeper into functions handled by longtime partners United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.

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.