APRIL - 20228LOGISTICSTECHOUTLOOK.COMTHE EVOLUTION OF LAST MILE L OG I ST I C SBy Amit Prasad, Vice President, Supply Chain & Data Science at CoyoteWith the rise of e-commerce and consumer behavior evolving at a rapid pace, last mile logistics is becoming increasingly critical for efficient supply chain operations. Let's discuss some of the forces driving the evolution in the last mile logistics, the inherent challenges, recent trends in the last mile delivery, and how technology and science are allowing for new advancements. What are the forces driving the evolution?There are three main factors driving the evolution in the last mile logistics space:1. Urbanization: As more and more people move into cities, which is increasing the consumer density, the resultant constraints in capacity and infrastructure further complicate the overall shipment process and constantly change the way orders get fulfilled and delivered to end consumers.2. Consumer Behavior: As more people are getting used to on-demand consumption, where they get instant gratification by receiving their orders within hours, it's IN MY OPINION
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