The last-mile of a supply chain is often the most expensive stretch (even though the distances travelled are generally the shortest) and often hugely inefficient. There are many concerns with inefficiency in a supply chain, the knock on cost, time, and effort to fix these challenges, but also a huge environmental cost. And this affects all of us.
1) Vehicle emissions:
Last-mile deliveries can account for up to 50% of the total carbon footprint of a supply chain, despite being only a small portion of the distance traveled by goods.
Creating smooth and efficient last-mile deliveries is essential for organisations working to improve their ESG outputs whilst also being conscious of their bottom line.
This is due to the increased frequency of deliveries, with partially loaded or single-item trips, and poor route planning, which leads to higher emissions per item delivered.
By using a software solution like ROUTD, users can elevate many of these inefficiencies before a driver even leaves the depot.
Contact the team to learn more about how our technology solution can create a positive impact on your ESG efforts.
