Executive Summary

The relentless growth in e-commerce means the volume of packages is also booming. While volumes climb, customers are demanding faster, more transparent and more convenient delivery. In fact, delivery speed is often an important consideration in purchasing decisions, alongside shipping cost. Last-mile has become a crucial component of supply-chain logistics. Retailers and logistics providers, vying for market share and looking to minimize cost, are responding with heavy investments in last-mile innovation and infrastructure. And of course, equity stakes and outright acquisitions of startups are supplementing retailers’ diet of in-house innovation.

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