The Delicate Dance of Last-Mile Logistics: Speed, Cost, and Convenience

The last mile has exploded over the last couple of years and organisations from the retail and logistics industry are looking into ways to better understand the consumer and balance their needs. We spoke to Rhyce Dawson, Associate Director at TMX Transform, and Elizabeth Selby, Partner at Bexley Beaumont, about their view on the last […]

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Spacepro Improves Access Rates and Customer Interaction for Service Appointments using Descartes Customer Engagement Solution

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-based Spacepro is using the Descartes Customer Engagement Platform™ to enhance the customer journey within its after-care department, which services its sliding door and interior solution products for construction, newbuild and online consumers nationwide. “As we work towards achieving […]

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Uber Eats and Zoomo partner to boost sustainability goals with new E-Moped initiative

Zoomo, a global leader in last-mile electric fleet solutions, has partnered with online food delivery company, Uber Eats, to drive greater accessibility of light electric vehicles for couriers in London. The new partnership will see high-performance E-mopeds added to Zoomo’s product portfolio with a discount offered for monthly and weekly rental of E-mopeds.  Join Zoomo on […]

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The Vocal Consumer: How the Last Mile Shapes Retail Loyalty

Consumers have become more vocal and eagerly share bad experiences when it comes to home delivery. The last mile is an important part of retail’s brand loyalty and logistics companies have a crucial role to play. We spoke to  Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing EMEA, Descartes Systems Group, about how the last mile has changed, […]

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There’s Data and There’s Data-Driven Insights

By Marc Boileau, Senior Vice President Sales and Network Operations at FourKites Today, supply chain data is the compass that guides shippers through the complex maze of global commerce. For shippers, embracing this data is not just a choice; it’s an imperative for sustained success. Those who are able to turn their supply chain data […]

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Did my retail & ecommerce deliveries really go according to plan – and how to improve?

Last mile delivery within retail and ecommerce is complex and vital to get right. It impacts customer satisfaction and experience, repeat business, brand perception and profitability, among other things. Understandably, therefore, logistics and delivery planning teams tend to spend a significant amount of time preparing their delivery routes, developing the most cost-effective, environmentally friendly plans […]

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Teva Leverages Temperature & Theft Tracking from FourKites to Deliver Critical Medicines Around the World

 FourKites today announces that Teva, a global leader in generic and innovative medicines has achieved a 0.005% incident rate by leveraging FourKites’ global carrier visibility solution, NIC-Place. With NIC-Place, Teva has instant access to and can react to high-quality temperature and theft data, which saves time and avoids loss of goods. Teva has a portfolio […]

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