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With more consumers than ever making purchases online, last-mile delivery has become an increasingly complex link in the supply chain. Now, as consumer expectations, technology, and supply chain risk continue to change, many companies are finding that their last-mile strategies must also evolve.
When it comes to meeting customer expectations for last-mile delivery, it's not just about speed. Service quality and visibility are equally important, says Jim Waters, vice president of marketing with Frayt.
This guide helps you navigate the complexities of the choice, ensuring that your chosen partner not only aligns with your brand's goals, but also elevates your customers' experience.
Trucking operators have been slow to invest in the vehicles because of concerns about cost and durability and a lack of battery-charging infrastructure to support trucks on long hauls.
While numerous applications are available for optimizing a variety of logistics functions, the first- and last-mile segments are proving to be especially complex, generating significant costs for shippers and carriers.
What’s particularly attractive about shopping malls is that they offer the possibility of creating a hybrid facility that combines logistics and fulfillment activities with in-person activities for shoppers.
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.
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