What is last mile industrial?

While large warehouses, industrial facilities, and regional distribution centers across the country comprise the “first miles” of distribution, the “last-mile” of the supply chain represents delivery to a retailer or purchaser’s home. Currently, last-mile and last-touch facilities are typical of older vintage and smaller due to their locations in proximity to end consumers in dense, urban areas.

What are last mile warehouses?

While large warehouses, industrial facilities, and regional distribution centers across the country comprise the “first miles” of distribution, the “last-mile” of the supply chain represents delivery to a retailer or purchaser’s home. Currently, last-mile and last-touch facilities are typical of older vintage and smaller due to their locations in proximity to end consumers in dense, urban areas.

Why are last mile distribution facilities important?

More so now than ever, consumers are purchasing goods online and expecting deliveries to arrive within days, increasing the need for “last-mile” distribution facilities.

Are last mile warehouses important?

One of the hallmarks of e-commerce is the consumer’s ability to receive a product ordered online wherever they are, free of additional shipping charges, often within two days. For online retailers to satisfy such customer expectations, the implementation of an efficient “last-mile” distribution strategy is critical.