The analytics revolution in LAST-MILE Delivery

摘要

Urbanization is progressing at a rapid pace. The United Nations projects that by 2030 the number of so-called mega-cities of over 10 million inhabitants will rise to well above 40. About two-thirds of the global population is expected to reside in cities by 2050. Without a doubt, cities represent the epicenters of future global economic growth as well as the social, technological and cultural advancement of humanity. The supply chain implications of these trends are profound. To remain competitive, companies across all sectors, industries and markets need to succeed at serving urban customers and consumers. This is particularly true in retail, where the battle over future consumer markets is largely a battle over who excels at managing the urban last mile of physical distribution.