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COVID-19 Impact on e-commerce and last mile delivery

Dec 30, 2020 3:34:02 AM

Last-mile delivery

The most challenging aspect of the whole supply chain has always been the last mile of each and every distribution. Despite the last mile being the shortest part of any good distribution path, it is the most expensive and time-consuming leg of the entire shipping process due to the complexity of delivering to locations without loading docks and easily accessible road infrastructure. Research shows that it accounts for up to 53% of overall supply chain costs.