Last-Mile Logistics Innovations for Consumer Goods

Authors: Sandeep Ramanamuni

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15029801

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g88gp5

Country: USA

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Abstract: Last-mile delivery is the final link in the supply chain. It serves as a vital connection between upstream supply chain operations and the end customers. The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 substantially affected the supply chain management of different companies. The pandemic has hit all the fronts of supply and demand, as well as the entire infrastructure of transportation and distribution. Consumers predominantly made their purchases through collection points and crowd logistics during the pandemic, making product delivery a hassle in the supply chain.

During the pandemic, last-mile delivery was a big challenge for logistics performance. Traditional delivery methods were costly and time-consuming. The latest innovation in last-mile delivery through drone deliveries, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven route optimization helped to bring down the cost of logistics. These initiatives also quickened up the delivery time and made last-mile delivery service much more effective. The paper studies smart solutions such as the use of smart lockers, drone deliveries, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven route optimization in last-mile logistics.

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Paper Id: 232244

Published On: 2021-02-10

Published In: Volume 9, Issue 1, January-February 2021

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