Tag: last mile innovation

Parcel lockers are not a silver bullet: lessons from the Last Mile Innovation Report 2026

The Last Mile Innovation Report 2026 provides one of the most comprehensive overviews of innovations currently reshaping parcel delivery. Covering AI, transport management systems, electric vehicles, microhubs, cargo bikes, returns logistics, computer vision, and parcel lockers, the report argues that the last mile is evolving from a simple delivery function into a strategic operating system …

A review of last-mile delivery optimization: strategies, technologies, and drone integration

Last-mile delivery (LMD) is crucial in modern logistics, impacting operational costs, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. A recent paper reviews optimization techniques in LMD, emphasizing AI-driven decision-making, IoT-enabled real-time monitoring, and hybrid delivery networks. Integrating AI and IoT enhances predictive analytics, dynamic routing, and fleet management, though scalability and regulatory challenges remain significant. Hybrid models incorporating …