The future of local delivery is here - and it's not robot YET!

E commerce is still 10-12% of the global retail sales. For many developing countries, it is just starting. How our last mile delivery will change when E-commerce reaches 50% of retail transactions. It requires a highly automated infrastructure in larger cities coordinating between robots and human though sensors and internet connectivity. Check out this article from MIT talking about the last mile infrastructure for the future

http://news.mit.edu/2018/mit-e-commerce-spurs-innovations-last-mile-logistics-0904

Trends in last mile delivery

Faster delivery, More robots and Smarter System will define the future of last mile delivery. Major trends in last mile delivery includes:

  1. Gig economy and crowdsourcing

  2. Rapid order fulfillment

  3. Increased USPS handling

  4. In-house delivery services

  5. Upselling during delivery

  6. Smart technology

  7. Warehouses in major cities

  8. Improved traceability

  9. Self-driving delivery vehicles

  10. Anticipatory shipping