I am finding it difficult to operationalize/ define last-mile logistics. As far as I understand there are several last-mile fulfilment options (conventional shopping, locker station etc.).
I believe last mile distribution encompasses last-mile delivery, and last mile fulfilment. How does last-mile logistics differ from these concepts?
I think this link can help you
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJPDLM-02-2019-0048/full/html
In my very less understanding of SCM, the following is what I know, pls guide me if I am wrong
Last mile distribution: Delivery of physical goods from warehouse/ Retailer to the end consumer Last mile Fulfilment: Backend work that goes for last-mile delivery. For eg.: Planning of last-mile delivery, allocation of resources for transportation, invoice preparation, etc. Last mile Logistics: the overall planning and organization around the movement, storage, and inventory control of goods. (Basically Last mile distribution + Last mile Fulfilment)
In early literature in humanitarian literature it was labeled as the 5 Bs, Body, Bucks, Boxes, Bytes, and Brains. When we talk about last mile it is the most volatile part of the chain and requires special consideration like routing and locating warehouses with barrier consideration which I did my thesis on.
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Phytochemistry
- Extracts