Landing on the Doorstep: Achieving Last-Mile Delivery

Top companies are implementing innovative last-mile solutions, allowing for the supply chain to adapt and overcome monumental challenges that the pandemic and other factors presented. Download part three of a 4-part series to read more!

September 20, 2021

Last- Mile Visibility

Last- Mile Visibility

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Transportation companies have mastered efficiencies in every other step of the process, yet no one has completely solved last-mile delivery. Several modern processes and economies of scale have been incorporated into the shipment of goods throughout the supply chain network, but delivering packages along the last leg have continued to be slow and costly.

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An Inside Look at Procurement Trends with Amazon Business

An Inside Look at Procurement Trends with Amazon Business

Supply and Demand Chain Executive interviews Todd Heimes, global director of Amazon Business worldwide, to learn about procurement technology today and the e-commerce giant’s strategy in digital sourcing.

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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains

December 5, 2022

Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Honors Women of the Supply Chain

Supply & Demand Chain Executive introduces the recipients of its third annual Women in Supply Chain award.

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Convoy Introduces Hi-Fi Visibility

Hi-Fi Visibility offers detailed, real-time updates across trailer pools and shipments hauled by Convoy-connected carriers, with analytics to improve supply chain health.

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3PLs, Shippers Facing Talent Pool Crisis

Hourly workers (e.g., pickers and packers) and licensed hourly workers (e.g., truck drivers and equipment operators) continue to be the hardest roles for companies to hire and retain.

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Female Technicians in Transportation Remains Low

The 2022 WIT Index shows that only 3.7% of technicians in transportation companies are women.

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New TomTom Application Offers Truck Navigation

The TomTom's GO Navigation truck plan enables drivers to plan routes that account for their vehicle’s dimensions, fuel requirements, desired maximum speeds and cargo.

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Last Mile Agility is the Name of the Game for the Second Half of 2022

The fluidity of last mile logistics adapting to current and foreseeable trends is a precise process. Being steadfast, yet flexible in the last mile is crucial for success.

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Resilient Trucking: How Trucking Companies Navigated the E-Commerce Boom

In just the past five years, the supply chain industry has seen massive changes in how its processes work across the entire sector.

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Highlights Benefits, Challenges of Trucking Industry

67% of truck driver surveyed agree that they feel their job is appreciated, yet 83% experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices.

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The Parking Problem: What Truck Drivers Need in Order To Ensure Their Safety

On average, 3 million trucks drive across the country each day, but there are only about 300,000 parking spaces to accommodate them.

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Leveraging Location Technology to Enhance Productivity

Being able to run business operations as efficiently as possible is one of the cornerstones of every successful enterprise. Greater efficiency means greater productivity which translates into higher profits.

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Home Delivery World Exhibits Growth of Last-Mile Delivery

The business of the show floor of Home Delivery, compared to years past, shows just how more valuable companies see last-mile delivery. But in addition, innovation continues at rapid speed to keep up with consumer demands.

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Bringg Targets Local Retail for Potential Delivery Market

Last-mile delivery continues to grow in all segments, including unlikely ones. Bringg hopes that convenience stores and other local retailers offer a lucrative delivery market.

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Last-Mile Delivery Needs To Catch Up on Basics To Speed Up E-Commerce

Delivery has 30 years worth of development to catch up on. There are three critical pillars we believe can solve last mile's legacy issues.

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When Packages are Late or Lost, Consumers Blame Carriers: Study

In the last three years alone, 37% experienced an average of 2-5 late or lost deliveries of these items.

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High Fuel Surcharges Increase Appeal of Delivery to Commercial Pickup Locations

With fuel costs rising, one alternative shipping option that is becoming more attractive to both online merchants and shoppers is delivery to commercial pickup locations such as stores, pharmacies, or other similar locations.

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Shopify Acquisition Expands E-Commerce Order Fulfillment

Merchant benefits include multichannel inventory management, great alignment between inventory supply and demand, more flexible, independent logistics services and more.

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Intelligent Visibility Platform Delivers Actionable Insights for Last Mile

The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered dashboard provides the next level of control, clarity and actionable insights to improve and predict ETAs.

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3PL Market Maintains Strength Despite Slow Freight Volumes

A decline in consumer spending could lead to an inventory correction in future quarters.

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Cloud-Based Software Optimizes Last-Mile Operations

GroundCloud launches GroundCloud Pro, a more advanced version of its flagship CSP manager platform, to help final mile delivery contractors optimize and automate their operations.

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There are Fewer Truck Drivers These Days. Why?

As the world is dealing with the effects of what Forbes is calling, “Great Supply Chain Disruption” and its consequent challenges like rising consumer prices, a serious shortage of truck drivers is often cited as the reason for the persistent problems.

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GEODIS to Acquire Need It Now Delivers

GEODIS announced plans to acquire Need It Now Delivers, enabling GEODIS to significantly increase its presence in U.S. contract logistics and last-mile delivery.

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How Fleet Managers Can Cut Costs As Gas Prices Surge

With gas prices being one of the top expenses for fleets, managers are searching for ways to save money where they can.

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Last-Mile Logistics Boosting the Growth of Small E-Commerce Businesses

Is the demand for faster delivery that is driving the concept of last-mile delivery or last-mile logistics.

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American Eagle's Journey Into Logistics Continues with Nationwide Delivery Network

American Eagle Outfitter's logistics subsidiary launches an expansive national delivery service for retailers and brands to streamline customer's ability to gain instant nationwide coverage.

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How Freight Forwarders and Brokers Prioritize Technology in 2022

In 2022, automating operational and customer-facing processes to improve top and bottom line performance is the competitive advantage companies need to survive moving forward.