The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Finding last-mile retail delivery solutions continues to be a priority for managers.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2023

Read more The post 5 Key Steps to Optimize Across Modes for Last-Mile Delivery appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. But for companies still operating around manual processes, it’s an uphill battle to manage newfound complexities around inconsistent rates, tight capacity, and short delivery time windows.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The end-to-end supply chain encompasses many logistics functions, but the rise of e-commerce, especially over the past year due to the pandemic, has put an intense spotlight on last mile delivery. What makes last mile delivery so challenging? Read more The Reality of Last Mile Delivery Challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2020

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. Home delivery has become an increasingly hot topic as a result, and last week, I spoke on a panel about last mile logistics as part of the Reuters Events Retail Supply Chain Virtual USA conference.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2020

Of that figure, 70% derives from transportation costs, and more than 40% of the transportation costs are within last mile distribution, reports Material Handling & Logistics. Yet, the state of last mile in 2020 is changing to reflect the added surging demand in response.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2021

Today’s article is from FarEye and highlights the importance of last mile optimization. Choosing Last Mile Optimization Software. The key to meeting customer demands lies in utilizing last-mile optimization software for tracking orders in real-time. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Step into the world of last-mile delivery, the unsung hero of the e-commerce world. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. The biggest challenge that logistics providers face is rising last-mile carrier delivery costs. These include: 1.

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WorkWave

MARCH 19, 2024

Often the final frontier in the journey from warehouse to doorstep, last-mile delivery holds immense significance in determining the overall success of supply chain operations. Embracing the challenges and opportunities of last-mile delivery is essential for building a supply chain that delivers success, one doorstep at a time.

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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

By the end of this ordeal, there will be a New Normal for the last-mile sector. As disruptions continue to, well, disrupt the supply chain, it has never been a better time to roll out unconventional operation ideas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. Autonomous last mile deliveries are part of the answer to the e-commerce boom that we are experiencing. However, there are two main technologies that fall into autonomous or robotic last mile deliveries.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

Last-mile delivery is the final step in shipping a product to the buyer. With 55% of consumers stating they would switch to a different retailer if they offer faster delivery, shippers are under pressure to find a last-mile solution. Challenges of Last-mile Logistics.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

There are a growing number of options for last-mile and technology services. Understand your options, and most importantly, be sure your supply chain is adaptable and can withstand sudden changes.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 7, 2023

Plan your last-mile delivery, use the right technology, create a digital footprint of operations, be customer-centric, and make use of 3PL or your own fleet to get the items delivered.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This article is from FarEye and examines the challenges around last mile delivery. With the continued growth of e-commerce, last mile delivery has become more important than ever for consumers and more complex and challenging for shippers. What is Last Mile Delivery? The Goals of Last-mile Logistics.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 29, 2023

Marshalling — the last mile in warehouse management Warehouse management involves organizing, managing, and maintaining all the processes that occur in a warehouse so that they run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. The post Marshalling: The important last mile in warehouse management appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2020

It’s difficult to imagine modern retail or any supply chain without the last mile, but its costs continue to result in higher freight spend and delays. Shippers clearly need last mile strategic value—a way to connect the final.read More.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2020

Everyone is looking for a better way to manage last mile logistics. Even freight forwarders suffer from limited communications in the last mile. The post Last Mile Communications Depend on Data and Technology appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2020

Take a moment to think about the state of last-mile logistics in the last year. An argument does exist for the continued support of last-mile innovation and a relentless push to build better customer experiences within the final mile.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Supply chain management involves the transportation of freight between locations, and load matching is a small but critical aspect that drives supply chain efficiency. Load matching can be understood as the pairing of freight with the most suitable transportation carriers. This ensures efficient and safe transportation.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently titled “Last-Mile Delivery: Finding the Right Balance.” Read more Finding the Right Balance in Last-Mile Delivery. The post Finding the Right Balance in Last-Mile Delivery appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2022

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by RouteSmart Technologies, is based on a survey of 28 leading parcel/package delivery companies, national postal carriers, retailers, and other companies with last-mile and home delivery.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2020

The post Last Mile Delivery Service: The Renewed Focus on the Last Mile During Disruption appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Or, does it involve the tendering of a shipment to get the customer order to the final destination on time?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2020

Within the final mile, efficiency takes on a new role and expectation. The final mile is traditionally marred by excess costs, poor visibility, and limited ability to intervene when problems arise. demand for more last mile service has risen as 56% of.read More.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Underscoring the planned collaboration, Ford Pro will equip Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 electric delivery vans worldwide by the end of 2023 to enhance its leading position in using electric vans for last-mile delivery worldwide. Electrification of last-mile logistics is a major pillar to decarbonize our operations.

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Locus

JULY 17, 2023

Also read : Methods to reduce cost of transport Digital revolution of the food industry The impact of the digital revolution can be gauged from the food industry’s gross revenue bookings estimated at $82 billion in 2018, projected to more than double by 2025 with a cumulative growth rate of 14%.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 18, 2020

A case in point is last-mile delivery, an area where IoT (Internet of Things) data may not yet be fully tapped. This quest places attention on another “last mile”: the final stretch in the IoT data chain, where business users cull IoT sensor data to make decisions on the most efficient means to move freight to its destination. .

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Today, last-mile delivery is one. Read more [Episode Highlight] Finding the Right Balance in Last-Mile Delivery. The post [Episode Highlight] Finding the Right Balance in Last-Mile Delivery appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. A lot has changed since then.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Taking a major step to expand its last-mile home delivery capabilities, Concord, NC-based Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation, a provider of freight transportation and logistics services, announced today it has acquired Stoughton, Mass.-based based last-mile delivery specialist NRX Logistics.

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Logistics Management

JULY 22, 2021

Taking steps to meet increasing customer demands for faster delivery times, Miami-based freight transportation and logistics services provider Ryder System Inc.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

PineBridge Benson Elliot, a UK-based pan-European real estate fund manager, and their JV Partner, Evo Industrial, have acquired two further sites, under their strategy, with Evo Industrial to deliver last mile logistics in and around London and key regional markets in the UK. As of 31 December 2022, the firm managed US$143.1

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 23, 2021

LogiNext , a global technology company on a mission to optimise and automate delivery management for enterprises, has launched MILE, an integrated last-mile delivery platform. which LogiNext calls a Transportation Automation Platform.

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Food Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2022

Fuel costs topped the list of last-mile concerns (82%), followed by inflation (50%) and driver shortages (48%).

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 5, 2022

Last-mile logistics. Key steps in the Last-Mile Delivery Process. #1: 2: Orders arrive at the transportation hub and await delivery to their end recipient. Businesses need to ensure the order gets from the transportation hub to the customer as quickly as possible. #3:

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2020

Last mile has never been more important than today. Last mile health, including e-commerce logistics, also suffers irreparable.read More. Last mile health, including e-commerce logistics, also suffers irreparable.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

We then realized that we had to use something we rarely used before – online delivery services or the right terminology: last mile delivery. What is last mile delivery? Last mile delivery can be defined as the transportation and delivery of goods to end-users as fast as possible.

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

These expectations subsequently landed on small retailers and transportation providers, and they highlight the need for improved optimization in the world’s most challenging delivery routes – LTL and last mile delivery. Large online retailers assertively managed to establish expectations for delivery in hours, not days.

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Loginext

MAY 17, 2021

A complete guide on first mile, middle mile and last mile deliveries regarding digitising, optimization and automation logistics operations.

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