Last Mile & Delivery

Tue 20 Oct Trucking & Freight 2026 Holiday Freight Planning: Deadlines, Costs and Cargo Protection Plan 2026 holiday freight earlier, account for tighter capacity and added fees, and prepare shipments for winter weather, damage and returns.

Wed 5 Aug Supply Chain Tech Same-Day Parts Delivery Can Limit Manufacturing Downtime Costs A Siemens and Senseye study found frequent, costly unplanned downtime. Same-day parts delivery can shorten waits when a replacement isn’t in stock.

Fri 26 Jun Supply Chain Tech DHL eCommerce Uses AI to Speed Contract Reviews and Customer Case Research DHL eCommerce says AI cuts customer case research from four to six hours to two to five minutes and supports faster contract reviews.

Mon 25 May Supply Chain Tech Open-End vs. Closed-End Fleet Leases: Costs, Risk and Fit Open-end leases suit variable, high-mileage fleets; closed-end leases offer predictable costs for fleets with steady use and lower mileage.

Fri 10 Apr Warehousing & Fulfillment Returns Management Helps UK Retailers Recover Inventory Value UK returns cost retailers an estimated £60bn a year. Faster inspection, clearer stock data and flexible capacity can help limit the operational burden.

Thu 22 Jan Supply Chain Tech Rivian Commercial Van Fleet Guide: Range, Cargo Capacity and Operating Costs Rivian’s two electric vans offer up to 652 cubic feet of cargo space and about 160 miles of rated range. Fleet fit depends on routes, charging and costs.

Wed 21 Jan Ocean Shipping & Ports Retailers Need Accurate Inventory and Faster Store Workflows for Pickup and Returns BOPIS, BORIS and same-day pickup depend on accurate stock data, efficient store workflows and secure handoffs that can handle rising order volume.

Tue 20 Jan Supply Chain Tech Shared Courier Routes Could Cut Delivery Costs and Empty Miles Matching parcels to couriers already travelling nearby could lower delivery costs, improve driver earnings and make resale and reuse easier.

Wed 29 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Granby’s Customer Service and Fulfilment Model Puts Brand Consistency First Granby combines trained advisers, multi-channel support and fulfilment quality checks to keep customer experiences aligned with client brands.

Wed 29 Oct Trucking & Freight Courier, Carrier and Postal Services: Choosing the Right Delivery Option Couriers prioritize speed and direct delivery, postal services handle smaller parcels, and carriers move bulk freight over long distances.

Mon 8 Sep Ocean Shipping & Ports Same-Day vs. Next-Day Delivery: Costs, Use Cases and Retailer Examples Same-day delivery can lift sales and satisfaction but costs more; next-day service offers a faster, lower-cost option for a wider range of shipments.

Tue 27 May Supply Chain Tech WIFM Opens Fleet Management Mentorship Sign-Ups Ahead of July 1 Deadline WIFM is accepting mentor and mentee sign-ups through July 1, with non-AFLA members able to join as mentees for $100.

Mon 27 Feb Ocean Shipping & Ports Preparing Bulky Shipments for Same-Day Courier Delivery Proper packaging, suitable vehicles and a courier’s handling capabilities shape whether large items can move safely on a same-day schedule.

Sun 26 Feb Ocean Shipping & Ports Same Day Delivery: Options, Operating Models and Business Benefits Same day delivery can improve customer convenience and reduce stock needs, but results depend on the service model, routing, fleet and fulfillment process.

Sat 25 Feb Ocean Shipping & Ports FedEx Same Day City Ends March 31, 2023: Steps for Shippers FedEx ended Same Day City on March 31, 2023. Shippers should review affected deliveries, confirm remaining shipments and plan replacement courier integrations.

Wed 22 Feb Ocean Shipping & Ports Last Minute Wedding Items Delivery These are some of the last minute wedding Items you don’t want to forget, but if you do, Reliable couriers can get them to you in a rush manner. The post Last M...

Mon 20 Feb Supply Chain Tech Same-Day Delivery: What to Prepare Before Booking A same-day delivery booking moves through quoting, order confirmation, transport and delivery. Here’s what information and handling details the process requires...

Sun 19 Feb Trucking & Freight Reliable Couriers’ Same-Day Services Combine Local Drivers, Multiple Delivery Speeds and Specialized Handling Reliable Couriers describes 24/7 delivery options, local drivers, varied vehicles and specialized services for time-sensitive shipments.