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Last Mile Logistics: Why More Shippers Are Expanding Capability Into Last Mile Delivery

GlobalTranz

Last mile logistics remains a confusing part of the modern supply chain. While initially perceived as relatively simple, last mile logistics are much more critical than many shippers realize. The last mile delivery is the actual point of interaction between a given shipper and the customer.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

In October 2021, Amazon adopted a flexible approach to let managers of individual teams decide how many days corporate employees would work in the office. Last week, the company announced that three years after the Covid pandemic sent workers home, it is planning to require employees to be in the office at least three days a week.

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PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance

The Logistics of Logistics

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. What Is SOX Compliance?

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Optimize Delivery Routes for Maximum Efficiency With an Intelligent Last Mile Solution

Locus

In the world of supply chain logistics, the final mile of delivery to the end customer is pivotal for businesses to thrive and succeed. This last leg of the journey is the key connection point between the business and its customers, making it essential to optimize for maximum efficiency. What is Delivery route optimization?

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The Pandemic made Homes the Last Mile Destination of Choice

Enterra Insights

The staff at ShipChain explains, “Final Mile, also commonly referred to as Last Mile, refers to the very last leg of any shipment’s journey: from the transportation hub to the end-user. The last mile is costly. ”[4] How costly is the last mile?

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Last Mile Delivery Logistics Demand on the Rise, But Complexity Puzzles Shippers

GlobalTranz

More consumers want faster, free delivery options from shippers. While new technologies, like drone delivery, big data analytics and the Internet of things (IoT) push the boundaries of traditional last mile delivery logistics, growing complexity continues to puzzle shippers.

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5 Signs You Need Advanced Supply Chain Analytics to Make Better Last-Mile Decisions

Locus

As the American baseball league is about to begin, let us remind ourselves of the one book that transformed baseball, sports, and even business management in the past two decades, “The Art of Winning an Unfair Game” by Michael Lewis. Last-mile delivery is a number-crunching game filled with hyper-complex mathematical operations.