The Final 10 Miles Are Costing You More Than You Think: Rethinking Last-Mile Delivery for Modern US Businesses
Last-mile delivery has quietly become the single most expensive and operationally complex segment of the modern supply chain, accounting for more than 50% of total shipping costs for many US businesses. From congested urban corridors to sprawling rural routes, carriers and shippers alike are struggling to meet customer expectations without eroding their margins. This article examines the structural forces driving the last-mile crisis and the strategies businesses can deploy today to regain contr