first and last mile transport

First and last mile transport refers to the initial and final segments of a delivery journey. The first mile covers the movement of goods from the origin point, such as a warehouse or supplier, to a transportation hub or network. The last mile involves delivering the product from this hub to the final destination, typically a customer's home or business. These stages are crucial for efficiency, costs, and customer satisfaction, often presenting logistical challenges due to varying distances, urban environments, and delivery methods. Optimizing first and last mile logistics is key to effective supply chain management.