last-mile delivery
8 posts tagged with “last-mile delivery”
New Jersey’s Amazon Driver Lawsuit Turns Last-Mile Labor Risk Into a Capacity Metric
New Jersey's lawsuit against Amazon shows why shippers should model contractor labor disputes as measurable last-mile capacity and service risks.
CXTMS InsightsAugust 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Tractor Supply's AI Routing Push Shows Rural Last Mile Needs Local Decision Support
Tractor Supply's rollout of AI-assisted route building for its last-mile delivery network reveals why rural bulky-goods delivery resists standard parcel optimization logic — and why manager-in-the-loop AI may be the only viable path to density at scale.
CXTMS InsightsJune 17, 2026 · 5 min read
First-Attempt Delivery Success Rate Reaches 98%: How Cloud-Native Last-Mile Platforms Are Closing the Gap on Failed Deliveries
Discover how cloud-native last-mile platforms are achieving 96-98% first-attempt delivery success rates compared to industry averages of 88-92%, reducing redelivery costs by 18% and transforming customer experience.
CXTMS InsightsApril 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Uber-Rivian $1.25 Billion Robotaxi Deal: What 50,000 Autonomous Vehicles Mean for Last-Mile Logistics
Uber's $1.25 billion investment in Rivian to deploy up to 50,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis signals far more than a ride-hailing upgrade — it lays the infrastructure for autonomous last-mile delivery at scale.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Hyperlocal Same-Day Delivery Economics: How Sub-60-Minute Fulfillment Is Creating a New Competitive Tier in Last-Mile Logistics
Sub-60-minute hyperlocal delivery is reshaping last-mile logistics economics. Learn how geographic density, dark stores, and AI routing are making ultra-fast fulfillment profitable — and what shippers need to know about the new competitive tier emerging in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 22, 2026 · 7 min read
JD.com Launches Joybuy in Europe With 60 Warehouses: How Asset-Heavy Chinese E-Commerce Is Disrupting European Last-Mile Logistics
JD.com launched Joybuy across six European countries with 60 warehouses, its own last-mile fleet, and same-day delivery — a radical departure from asset-light Chinese e-commerce. Here's what it means for European logistics and supply chain strategy.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Amazon Acquires Rivr: How Stair-Climbing Delivery Robots Signal the Next Phase of Doorstep Logistics Automation
Amazon's acquisition of Zurich-based Rivr and its stair-climbing delivery robots signals a new era of doorstep logistics automation. Here's what shippers need to know about the front door problem and the future of last-mile delivery.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Regional Parcel Carriers Are Leveling Up: How Veho, UniUni, and Better Trucks Are Challenging the FedEx-UPS Duopoly
Regional parcel carriers like Veho, UniUni, Better Trucks, and Gofo are expanding coverage, launching AI-powered features, and challenging FedEx and UPS in 2026. Here's what shippers need to know about the alternative carrier revolution.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 1, 2026 · 6 min read