The Checklist: 7 Last Mile Delivery Features Your 3PL Partner Should Provide

Technology is changing the logistics landscape today and this is especially so for last-mile delivery. To avoid being left behind, traditional logistics service providers and 3PL companies that specialize in the last mile are expected to invest in technology or partner with tech-enabled delivery providers whose innovation and features should help to streamline processes for greater scalability, productivity, and cost saving benefits. With the rise of e-commerce and greater customer expectations for faster and more efficient deliveries, more and more businesses are turning to technology to fulfill their delivery needs. Are you a business or traditional courier service provider interested in understanding how you can leverage on technologies and innovation in logistics to improve and grow your business? It is easy to be overwhelmed by the number of features and logistics technology available. As such, we compiled a checklist of 7 most essential last-mile delivery features you ought to expect from partnering or engaging the services of a 3PL company that is up to speed on logistics technology: 1. API Integration 2. Bulk Order Upload 3. SMS and Email Notification 4. Address Verification 5. Mobile Application 6. Proof of Delivery 7. Status Tracking and Reporting If your existing courier does not have all of these features, you know who to look for to take your deliveries to the next level. Learn more about how each feature works to benefit your business and its customers here.

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