You’ve heard it said: the pandemic accelerated final mile growth by 5 years or more. The demand was as unprecedented as the pandemic itself. Companies were forced to take strides to protect their businesses and supply chains, shifting to make sure they could complete their deliveries. It became survival of the fittest. As we hit […]
Large national retailers, like Walmart and Amazon, have had to leave their 3PLs and turn to in-house fleets in order to achieve their sustainability goals. Why is it a choice between the two? The current norms of supply chains, including using agents and independent contractors, as well as the expense of innovation has limited the […]
This article is based on a podcast where our experts made their predictions for final mile in 2021. Listen to that podcast here. 2020 was a challenging year. But those challenges brought out the best in some companies, pushing for needed changes and innovations. What will 2021 bring to the last mile table? Drones The […]
What’s coming to the last mile in 2021? Luanne Allen and Emily Henderson discuss their predictions for the new year and the pivots that are sure to come, including: Growth in drone deliveries Changes to how consumers receive their orders Sustainability and packaging changes Capacity expectations The end of a singular-carrier system Cold-chain strain
2020 has been an all-around ground breaking year, and peak season will be no different…especially for parcel deliveries. We sat down with Brian Byrd, EVP of Operations at Transportation Impact and parcel specialist, to learn what is going on with parcel as we navigate peak season and into 2021. Where are we? What set the […]
Earlier this year we covered what a last mile journey looks like for a vaccine, the equipment required, and where the shortfalls might be. You can read that article here. Just a few months later, a COVID-19 vaccine is near completion and we now know more about what the last mile will look like. What […]
When the traditional large national parcel carriers announced their record-breaking surcharges and placed caps on shippers shortly before peak season, the scramble for new capacity began. Thousands of companies who had planned on continuing to utilize a national carrier to help them make all of their holiday deliveries were shattered. How your company pivots over […]
A revolutionary year for last mile has required unprecedented innovation from supply chain professionals. At the core of success in last mile is utilizing technology that will help you overcome challenges and build a thriving supply chain. On this webinar you will learn about: New innovations in last mile technology for every business How to […]
COVID-sprawl noun the movement of residents away from urban centers to less densely populated areas as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the shutdowns and stay at home orders swept the nation, millenials and Gen-Xers began the exodus from densely populated cities to more suburban and rural areas. As they continue to flee, […]
Experts expect 700 million packages will go undelivered or be extremely late because of a capacity shortage this holiday season. Large, national carriers are adding record-breaking surcharges to their already steep delivery costs. Without intervention, peak season could be a catastrophe for your company. Hop on the webinar to get your complete guide to preparing […]