Last Mile Delivery

Eli Lilly to Partner With Amazon Pharmacy in Latest Shift for Pharma Supply Chain

March 14, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The pharmaceutical company will use Amazon Pharmacy to deliver a select range of medications.

THINK TANK

Finding the Eye of the Storm: How Retailers Can Thrive Amid Ongoing Challenges

March 12, 2024

Dan Greenall, SCB Contributor

It’s a great time to be a retailer in the U.K., with the current economic situation spurring retailers to innovate and adapt.

Watch: Use Multiple Delivery Carriers for Last-Mile Success

March 11, 2024

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

All retailers, even those with private fleets, should consider multiple delivery-carrier scenarios for last-mile success, says Bill Catania, chief executive officer and founder of OneRail.

THINK TANK

The Evolving Last-Mile Delivery Trends and Expectations of 2024

March 1, 2024

Charles Haverfield, SCB Contributor

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.

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.