Last mile delivery services using independent drivers and gig apps like Amazon Flex, Doordash, Taskrabbit and Postmates are becoming popular. This is a convenient, flexible option that allows for on-demand delivery, but can be expensive. For businesses where speed counts, like restaurants, delivery...
Delivery equipment costs account for 10 percent of last-mile delivery expenses. That’s because you need the right equipment to deliver a product safely to the customer’s doorstep. For instance, a food delivery business will need coolers, freeze-dried ice, crates, and more to serve fresh foo...
Last mile delivery is the last step in moving your business’ product from your location (or transportation hub) to the end user’s location. The last mile delivery problem, then, is simply the fact that that last mile is usually the most expensive part of the process — often costing mor...
With customers already expecting free next day and cheap same day delivery, businesses simply can’t afford to push the last mile delivery costs on them. For this reason, deliveries are often an economic balancing act and frequently the largest last mile delivery challenge a company will face. ...
Proof of delivery Crowdsourced delivery Local delivery services BOPIS BOPIS stands for buy online, pickup in-store. Also known as “click and collect,” the BOPIS strategy is popular because it merges online shopping with in-person pickup. Rather than worry about last mile delivery costs and ...
On average, the last mile of a product’s delivery accounts for more than 53% of its total shipping costs3. Getting lots of individual parcels to a whole neighborhood’s worth of addresses safely (and on time) is a pretty tough task. But now, despite these challenges, even the smallest...
High Delivery Costs: Despite technological advancements, the cost of last-mile delivery remains a significant challenge. Particularly in urban areas, congested traffic and limited access to delivery locations can drive up operational costs, making i...
Cutting last-mile delivery costs: New tactics can boost profitability and satisfaction with subscription services JBL Crowdsourcing Last-Mile Delivery: Strategic Implications and Future Research Directions Last Mile Logistics-March 2, 2021 Delivery Innovation ...
Costs for the last mile more than double in cases of failed delivery; a redelivery attempt is needed in cases where the customer is not at home. Four common challenges drive last mile costs: (1) volatility in customer demand translates to a changing number ...
Last-mile delivery is one of the most difficult and important parts of ecommerce. Learn how the right fulfillment provider can help conquer these challenges.