Unboxing the Last Mile: SDCE Editors Unbox and Analyze Last-Mile Processes

Associate editor Brielle and assistant editor Mackenna shop online and analyze the ordering, delivery and packaging process in the second edition of Unboxing the Last Mile.

Brielle JaekelMackenna Moralez

Jan 22, 2021

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel and assistant editor Mackenna Moralez detail their experiences in online shopping during the 2020 holiday season, amidst slowdowns due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Afterwards, Karen Tyndall, director of customer solutions at GlobalTranz answers all of our questions about last-mile delivery.

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The Greenest Mile is the One You Never Drive

July 17, 2026

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project44 Separates Into Two Businesses

July 14, 2026

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UPS Capital Launches End-to-End Solution for E-Commerce Risk Mitigation

July 13, 2026

Winit Modular Fulfillment Platform

WINIT Launches Modular Fulfillment Platform

July 10, 2026

Fuel Efficiency

The Greenest Mile is the One You Never Drive

Sustainability is not just about changing what we drive. It’s about changing how we deliver.

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project44 Separates Into Two Businesses

LSP44 launches as a dedicated, AI-native company with purpose-built AI agent.

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E-Commerce Solutions

UPS Capital Launches End-to-End Solution for E-Commerce Risk Mitigation

InsureShield Shipping Insurance by UPS Capital Insurance Agency, Inc. (formerly known as UPS Capital)

Designed to work alongside existing e-commerce systems, the CommerceShield solution uses machine learning and AI-enabled intelligence to evaluate order-level signals and automate actions.

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Micro-Fulfillment

WINIT Launches Modular Fulfillment Platform

WINIT’s modular approach allows companies to tailor their distribution operations for maximum speed, efficiency, and transparency down to the last mile.

Winit Modular Fulfillment Platform

Descartes Acquires Drivin

Descartes Systems Group

Drivin is a provider of last-mile delivery management solutions across Latin America.

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Last Meter is Where Fleet Efficiency Gains are Won or Lost

HERE Technologies

As one-hour expectations expand and fuel volatility pushes costs upward, the greatest returns will come from reducing failure and waste at the very end of the journey.

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Amazon Launches LTL Freight Offering Across all Destinations

Businesses of all sizes can now use LTL to move freight into their warehouses, between their own facilities, or to their retail partners and distributors.

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Will O'Shea

Online Shopping to Create New Logistics Pressures for Retailers

Speed is still the leading factor when shoppers choose where to buy online, but reliability is gaining ground.

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YMX Logistics' Erin Mitchell Encourages Young Professionals to Use Their Differences to Stand Out: Pros to Know Award

Erin Mitchell, COO of YMX Logistics, was named a recipient of this year's Pros to Know award, in the Top Transportation Innovators category.

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Amazon Rolls Out 30-Minute Delivery Service

Amazon Now is an ultra-fast delivery service that provides fresh groceries, everyday household essentials, and locally relevant items in about 30 minutes or less.

Amazon Now

Financial Management Software

Procure Analytics’ Integrated Freight and Logistics GPO to Reduce Shipping Costs

Procure Analytics

Members can optimize mode selection (truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, and small parcel) and carrier mix based on both cost and service requirements.

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