word

last-mile delivery

LAST MYL dih-LIV-uh-ree

læst maɪl dɪˈlɪvəriː

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Syllable breakdown

lastmiledelivery

Dictionary meaning

the final leg of the delivery journey from a distribution hub to the end customer's location; typically the most expensive, time-consuming, and operationally complex part of the supply chain; challenges include address density, customer availability, and failed delivery attempts; innovations include drone delivery, autonomous vehicles, parcel lockers, and crowd-sourced delivery platforms

Examples

Last-mile delivery accounts for up to 53% of total shipping costs.
Amazon's investment in last-mile delivery logistics gave it a significant competitive advantage.

Synonyms: final-mile delivery, last leg delivery

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