{"id":9456,"date":"2024-03-01T10:14:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T10:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aeologic.com\/blog\/?p=9456"},"modified":"2024-03-01T10:14:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T10:14:24","slug":"the-role-of-automation-solutions-in-last-mile-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aeologic.com\/blog\/the-role-of-automation-solutions-in-last-mile-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of Automation Solutions in Last Mile Delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last mile delivery is both the icebreaker and the Achilles Heel of dealing and eCommerce! The process through which a consignment eventually reaches a consignee, makes a significant impact in the retailer consumer relationship. In supply chain operation, the real differentiator between the leader and the challengers is the smoothness with which goods are delivered. So, the role of automation solutions<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in last mile delivery is considered a pivotal influencer.<\/p>\n

Before getting into the subject of last mile automation, let\u2019s measure the interruptions in the path of last mile order fulfilment.<\/p>\n

Also read: <\/b><\/strong>Automation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Problems of Last Mile Delivery<\/h2>\n

Client experience is always a high concern in ecommerce. With offline and online mode of retailing getting a single identity, the fine line that formerly was between the two has faded. Consumers now have an\u00a0honor to order from anywhere and get package at their preferred position, it can indeed be globally.<\/p>\n

And to stay ahead in this competition, retailers are happy to oblige them without any inhibitions. Since, retailers are in a race to meet prospects to make a strong relationship with their consumers, it’s from here the problems induce. Consumers\u00a0want their\u00a0deliveries to be quick and free, and last\u00a0mile consumes time and is a\u00a0costly stage in the supply chain operation.<\/p>\n

Rather with every wrong move in the execution of last\u00a0mile delivery, an extra cost is added making it more and more costly. Some of the common challenges in the last mile could be<\/p>\n

Increase in Delivery Cost<\/h3>\n

Imagine, indeed after active planning, the parcel needs to be delivered again as the \u00a0client isn’t available for taking the order. In that case, the parcel gets returned and another delivery attempt is made after following up with the client, this adds to the delivery\u00a0cost. There can be several issues of this kind that increase cost.
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Delays<\/h3>\n

Common belief is\u00a0delays do due to Warehouse Management System, but that isn’t entirely correct. Delays can also do if there’s no methodology for optimization of routes. Last mile is the shortest distance in the order fulfilment but requires a lot of planning and streamlining of information.<\/p>\n

Real Time Visibility<\/h3>\n

When there’s no process to track orders, it’s tough to keep consumers\u00a0informed about the product position and time it would take to make the final delivery. This increases restlessness in consumers\u00a0and possibility of order\u00a0cancellation rises.<\/p>\n

Unknown Reasons<\/h3>\n

Businesses for some reason don’t spend on upgradation of last mile technologies, which can be a catalyst in turning the tables and making a business profitable. From cost to transportation to optimization of routes to reaching the right address to global \u00a0journey, there can either be one or a combination of reasons for the delay in the delivery of consignment, so last mile software should be suitable to prevision and advise about any unknown extremity.<\/p>\n

Reverse\u00a0Logistics<\/h3>\n

In the last mile delivery, it’s important to take into account reverse logistics. It means if the good requires to be returned to the manufacturer and also back to the \u00a0storehouse. It has to be organized in the most cost-effective way. For numerous,\u00a0it isn’t a part of last mile planning, and get a heavy expenditure especially if a product needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n

Need for Automation of Last Mile Delivery<\/h3>\n

Last mile technologies are a small but a significant part of supply chain operation, which looks into failure in delivery, route optimization, cost involvement in managing complex routes, channeling finances for unknown stops, tracking of product movement, giving notifications via SMS about the status and further\u00a0more. It provides coherent real time tracking of the consignment till it reaches the final destination and the order is complete.<\/p>\n

Benefits of\u00a0Installing Last Mile Delivery Automation Solutions<\/h3>\n