Last Mile Delivery

By leveraging a team of industry experts, the Last Mile Solution Center will support parcel and distribution businesses in automating last mile operations to improve processes, increase productivity and reduce costs.

The idea for white glove deliveries was born out of a desire to meet the needs of customers. These deliveries focus on valuable items and are intended to create an effortless experience for those receiving them.

The quarter's eCommerce performance was more muted as Amazon Prime Day dollars shifted to Q3 this year, and the increase in digital sales outpaced that of stores for the first time since early 2021, and more than 20% of consumer spending from April-June occurred online.

Flexport, the leading tech-driven logistics platform, has announced the acquisition of the assets of Shopify Logistics, including Deliverr, Inc. Flexport's technology now makes it easy for businesses to plan, visualize and execute the movement of goods from the manufacturer to the customer's store or door unified under one technology platform.

An OnTrac spokesperson told LM that uniting the companies under a single name and brand identity was the final pieces in combining the LaserShip and OnTrac delivery networks.

From fast and smart rate shopping to calculating time in transit, here are 5 key capabilities that will help your team maximize performance and minimize costs across all modes for last-mile delivery optimization.

New business models are transforming last mile delivery. Not all will survive.

When it comes to the last stage of product delivery, online retailers have a challenging task at hand - many customers view speedy shipping as the expectation, not as an expensive premium service.

The deployment of advanced automation technology from 6 River Systems, a leader in the fulfillment technology industry, consists of collaborative robots, or cobots, that help optimize fulfillment operations, support labor productivity and increase order throughput.

In this original white paper study conducted by Furniture Today Strategic Insights, in partnership with FIDELITONE, we examined the current delivery practices and use of 3PLs among furniture retailers.

In this case study, we look at the inability to meet customers’ expectations for timeliness and professionalism led to dissatisfaction and loss of the customer base.

Companies take a hard look at whether to outsource to a last-mile delivery company for this mission-critical arm of the supply chain operation.

Visibility into last-mile delivery at every step, in every touchpoint, is key to earning customer loyalty and ensuring business success.

Three of our top parcel industry sources offer their respective takes on one of the most ubiquitous parts of freight transportation and logistics - parcel and last-mile delivery, and with providers and carriers continuing to have the upper hand over shippers, they suggest to leave no stone unturned when it comes to carrier selection and leveraging partnerships.

As organizations strive to future-proof their supply chains in the future, managers must shift their focus to building flexible, resilient order fulfillment workflows to continue delighting their customers and surpass the competition.