The Logistics Bottleneck: Can AI Finally Solve The Last-Mile Crisis In eCommerce?
· Source: freepressjournal.in
In short
The article explores how AI and machine learning are transforming last-mile delivery in e-commerce, addressing one of the most complex and expensive parts of the supply chain. It highlights Udit Agarwal's experience at Walmart, where AI helped optimize delivery routes, balance catchment areas, and reduce costs through initiatives like Delivery by Store Associates and autonomous delivery pilots. The piece demonstrates how AI can turn last-mile delivery from a costly bottleneck into a competitive advantage.
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Tags: logistics, delivery, automation, routing, ecommerce, optimization