Last Mile Delivery

THINK TANK

The Evolving Last-Mile Delivery Trends and Expectations of 2024

March 1, 2024

Rising shipping costs, cumbersome processes and the growing demand for seamless service highlight the urgency for businesses to rethink their approach to last-mile delivery.

A SMALL SHOPPING CART WITH TWO BOXES SITS ON TOP OF AN OPEN LAPTOP THAT IS OPEN TO A SHOPPING WEBSITE.

THINK TANK

Three Benefits of Channel-Free Logistics

February 29, 2024

Bill Thayer, SCB Contributor

Channel-free logistics connects existing infrastructure to simplify the whole order-to-delivery process, encouraging circularity and sustainability, maximizing profits and streamlining operations overall.

THINK TANK

Advances in Thin Film Printed Electronics Enable Active Tracking and Automated Visibility

February 29, 2024

Brian Krejcarek, SCB Contributor

Thin film electronics is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize supply chains and shipping as well as other industries.

SCB FEATURE

Let’s Face It: Last-Mile Delivery Fails the Sustainability Test

February 28, 2024

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

The self-evident questions are: Can’t you consolidate packages going to the same street on the same day? Do you really need a giant van to deliver a small box?

LAST-MILE DELIVERY

Mastering Parcel Delivery to Drive E-Commerce Profitability in 2024

February 5, 2024

Richard McNish, General Manager, Descartes

Given the starring role that the delivery experience plays in customer satisfaction and brand loyalty, retailers must be prepared in 2024.

LAST-MILE DELIVERY

Going the Extra Mile for the Last Mile

February 5, 2024

Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain Management, APQC

As supply chains become more digital, it should get easier to provide proof of delivery, enhanced order tracking and real-time visibility.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

Don’t Let Your Transportation Data Go to Waste

February 5, 2024

Mark McEntire, CEO, Princeton TMX

While a TMS can provide access to operational and market data, effectively utilizing that information to optimize supply chain operations goes beyond simply implementing the right technology.

ALL LOGISTICS

Emerging Trends and Innovations in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

February 5, 2024

Jagan Reddy, Managing Partner, Netlogistik US

By staying current with the industry’s ever-evolving trends and technologies, businesses can remain competitive and improve their efficiency and effectiveness — while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

A PLANE WITH THE DELTA INSIGNIA SITS ON A RUNWAY

Delta Cargo Launches E-Commerce Solution DeliverDirect

January 31, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The new service is aimed at e-commerce retailers seeking to optimize their direct-to-consumer shipping solutions.

A WORKER IN A BROWN UPS HAT STARES AT THE GROUND.

UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs, Bring Workers in Five Days a Week

January 31, 2024

Bloomberg

The jobs reduction will save $1 billion this year, said CEO Carol Tomé during an earnings conference call with analysts January 30.

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.