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Last-mile delivery

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000157

The final step in the delivery process, moving goods from a transportation hub or distribution center to the end customer's specified location. This stage is often the most expensive and complex part of the shipping journey, directly impacting customer satisfaction. Last-mile delivery accounts for a substantial portion of total shipping costs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000157
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000157",
  "term": "Last-mile delivery",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "The final step in the delivery process, moving goods from a transportation hub or distribution center to the end customer's specified location. This stage is often the most expensive and complex part of the shipping journey, directly impacting customer satisfaction. Last-mile delivery accounts for a substantial portion of total shipping costs.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/last-mile-delivery/"
}

Record 169 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.