Parcel Monitor: Top Innovations Reshaping Last-Mile Delivery
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The last-mile delivery, which is the final step in the delivery process, is one of the most crucial parts of the e-commerce industry as it can make or break the customer experience.
That being said, it has been a challenging aspect for retailers worldwide due to various factors such as supply chain disruptions, rising commodity costs, and unprecedented delays. Fortunately, technological innovations have been emerging in recent years to help reshape the last-mile delivery landscape. In one of their recent articles, our media partner Parcel Monitor discusses some of these top innovations that businesses should consider implementing in 2023 and beyond:
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The Use of Micro Depots or Micro Hubs
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Adoption of Electronic Vehicles
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Deploying Hybrid Fleet Management Systems
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Utilizing Dynamic Routing and Optimization
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Leveraging Driver-Facing Mobile Applications
Check out the full article to find out more!
About Parcel Monitor
Parcel Monitor is a community initiated by e-commerce logistics enthusiasts at Parcel Perform. We aim to inspire the e-commerce logistics ecosystem to create a better delivery experience for everyone.
Parcel Monitor offers free parcel tracking across 950+ carriers globally on a single platform. Leveraging on our data and technology, we capture consumer trends, provide market visibility and derive industry insights while fostering collaboration across the entire e-commerce industry.
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