Last Mile Delivery

Last-Mile Options Grow as Shippers Look to Diversify

February 8, 2022

The growth of e-commerce and retailers’ investments in multichannel strategies are resulting in the need for additional last-mile network alternatives. National last-mile providers such as FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service, struggled to deliver on time during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the rapid shift of online ordering. They have since focused on righting their networks. For UPS, in particular, that has meant focusing on profitable growth instead of volume.

Technology Steps Up to Help Navigate the Last Mile

February 7, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to fulfilling e-commerce orders, the shortest distance between two points is often the toughest to traverse.

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Watch: Micro-Fulfillment: A Solution to Last-Mile Delivery Obstacles?

January 21, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Bill Catania, chief executive officer of OneRail, describes the need for, and benefits of, micro-fulfillment centers for ensuring efficient and reliable last-mile delivery.

Imaginnovate Enhances Fleet Enable to Track Final-Mile Teams in the Field

January 13, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Logistics technology developer Imaginnovate announced a new feature to Fleet Enable providing final-mile carriers significant advantage in managing white glove deliveries.

Can Consumer Brands and Retailers ‘Out-Amazon’ Amazon.com?

January 10, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is it possible for both established retail brands and e-commerce newcomers to beat Amazon.com at its own game?

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New Logistics Software Gives Shoppers Insight on Their Package's Journey

January 4, 2022

Enveyo

Alerting — the latest addition to a suite of logistics optimization products from software provider Enveyo — receives data from shippers and carriers to notify customers about their order status in real time.

Shipper of Choice: A Vital Status for Supply Chain Success

December 29, 2021

Brian Belcher, SCB Contributor

In this tight market it has become so important for shippers to reach the level of being a “shipper of choice.”

How to Support Customers When Supply Chains Are Unpredictable

December 28, 2021

Niko Polvinen, SCB Contributor

The holidays are placing even more stress on supply chains. Here are four ways you can help lower stress, minimize damage and deliver positive customer service.

Urban Delivery Is Getting Tougher for Shippers and Carriers

December 22, 2021

John Luciani, SCB Contributor

Truckers are facing increasing obstacles to deliver shipments in metropolitan areas like New York.

Carrier Cut-Off Dates Lead to Lost Holiday Sales

December 22, 2021

Colin Coggins, SCB Contributor

Ninety-eight percent of the brands we surveyed reported that carrier-imposed cut-off dates cause them to lose sales during the holiday season.

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.