Last-Mile Delivery

5 Ways AI is Changing Supply Chains

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · Gary Forger Used in everything from delivery to forecasting, artificial intelligence is leaving its mark.

Re-inventing the last mile

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · By Charan Lalwani In recent years, new business models have disrupted the last-mile delivery space. Not all are sustainable.

CLDA appoints new interim executive director

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 · SCMR Staff Mark McSweeney has served in CEO capacities for 29 years including national and international trade associations.

Last-mile logistics growth in the U.S. continues to grow strongly

Thursday, January 5, 2023 · LM Staff The Armstrong Associates report, entitled “Making it Count”: Big and Bulky Last-Mile Delivery in the United States” is the result of a partnership between Armstrong and the National Home Delivery Association (NHDA) and focuses on various trends and themes, including: the…

Infographic: Meet customer expectations through last-mile logistics

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 · APQC The infographic below presents key ways that customer behavior has changed, how that behavior has made an impact on last-mile deliveries, and ways that organizations can make last-mile deliveries more reliable and cost-effective.

Last-mile deliveries need both old and new solutions

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 · Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, APQC Organizations should use a variety of methods to improve the cost and reliability of last-mile deliveries.

Developing a flight plan for drone-based parcel delivery

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · Matthias Winkenbach Although the regulatory framework is central to the industry’s future, it remains unclear. But, where there are problems there are also opportunities, especially in an industry that is developing innovative technologies and new operational and business models.

Trailer Tracking Technology: When to Put the Cart Before the Horse

Monday, October 31, 2022 · T-Mobile Come join the conversation about how technology is helping to unlock greater levels of trailer utilization.

Listening to the voice of the consumer

Thursday, September 1, 2022 · Joel Butler, Willem-Jan Van Hoeve and Jeffrey Tew* Parcel consolidation is OK to improve last-mile logistics efficiency.

Supply chain traceability is key to sustainability and improved performance

Thursday, July 7, 2022 · Hernan Saenz and Joshua Hinkel To ensure supply in an increasingly volatile business landscape, companies need more resilient networks. Fast-changing consumer preferences and customization require increased flexibility and speed.

AxleHire expands last mile delivery services to Atlanta

Thursday, June 23, 2022 · SCMR Staff This is the company’s first move into the Southeast region.

XPO Logistics announces Drew Wilkerson as CEO for spin off

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 · SCMR Staff The company’s brokered services platform will be separated from its LTL business in Q4.

AxleHire expands last-mile delivery services

Monday, May 2, 2022 · SCMR Staff Washington D.C./Baltimore are the company’s most recent major metro service area.

How is same-day delivery becoming a viable strategy for U.S. retailers?

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Thomas O'Connor The pandemic has changed the conversation. Now is the time to rethink long-standing practices for adoption of a same-day delivery strategy best suited to your operations.

Retail and supply chain leaders say ultrafast delivery is the future of last mile

Thursday, April 14, 2022 · SCMR Staff Survey of more than 200 industry leaders reveals same-day delivery has an immediate, positive effect on sales.