Understanding Last Mile Logistics Services_RCSL
                     Understandiing Last Miille Logiistiics Serviices
Riddhi Corporate Services Limited
www.riddhicorporate.co.in
How to Streamline the Last Mile Logistics Process
Increasing online orders have made Last Mile Delivery Solutions a vital element of 
business differentiation.  According to estimates, 95% of all purchases will be online by 
2040. Products types impacted by this increase include apparel, entertainment, food, 
health & beauty, pharmacy, electronics, etc. 
Delivery from a transportation hub to its destination is known as last mile delivery.  
Basically, it's the last leg of the shipment's journey before it's delivered to its intended 
recipient. Delivery costs for last mile accounts for nearly 35% of total delivery costs, and
good or bad delivery experience can make or break a business.  
Factors Affecting Last Mile Logistics : 
• Poor Infrastructure
• Types of goods
• Customer Problems
• Lack of Visibility
• Customer Expectations
• Transparency of Delivery
Last Mile Logistics – A Streamlined Approach
There may be different circumstances that affect delivery from one location to another, but 
one thing remains constant: shoppers across the globe prioritize convenience and speed.
 
1. Solutions to Combat Geographic Challenges
 When it comes to deliveries, efficiency is the key. The Delivery time will vary depending on how many parcels are 
delivered at each stop on a given run. The best place for Last Mile Delivery are cities with dence residential 
buildings. But the drawback is their heavy traffic and less parking spaces, reducing productivity.  However, low 
population  and long distances between shops make Last Mile Delivery more challenging
2. Avoid Failed Deliveries
There are times when people are not available to receive their parcels. These situations cause delivery companies 
to repeat attempts to deliver which increases their potential delivery costs. The customers can also pick up their 
package at a specific location. Time and money can both be saved by doing this..
3. Adapting New Technology
Retailers need to adapt new strategies in order to survive and thrive in the 
ever-changing technology landscape.
1) To make work more efficient, e-commerce companies, logistic companies, as well as customers, 
need an interface that is user-friendly.
2) E-commerce companies, Logistic companies and customers will be able to communicate better by 
using application-based software.
3) Collecting and interpreting data at the right time to gain a deeper understanding of customer’s 
behavior.
4) Consignments will be moved more quickly and safely in warehouses and storage areas.
5) A change in transportation services resulting in on-time delivery of products.
4. Real-time visibility
In today’s world, consumers are looking for real-time visibility of their parcels on a regular basis. 
They  want to know  the exact location and status of their parcels, The customer wants to know 
about any issues that may arise during  delivery. In order to avoid arguments and loss of faith, 
consumers should be informed of important events such as delays and status at the right time. 
Thus, they do not have to raise Complains.
The Solution 
Clearly, given the rapid growth of online shopping in today’s internet-driven world, the key 
challenge is to get it delivered affordably, securely and on-time. In order to be competitive 
in the logistics industries, companies should consider RCSL as an Important and 
Unavoidable solutions. 
Any questions?
You can find us at
www.riddhicorporate.co.in
@RCSLIndia  &  [email protected]
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mile-logistics-services/