Khazar Ayaz’s Post

Dear network and visionaries, I've recently been thinking about one of the greatest challenges in our modern delivery landscape: failed delivery attempts and inefficient routes. Having run my own delivery company, the all-too-frequent return journeys due to failed delivery attempts, and the customers handing back products for return—it wasn't just about business. These inefficiencies have wider implications than just operational costs. As the urgency to meet consumer delivery demands grows, there are 3 significant inefficiencies that threaten the sustainability and operational viability of the sector: 🚚 Failed Delivery Attempts: Every missed delivery is equal to wasted fuel, compounded emissions, and unnecessary road congestion. Factors like incorrect delivery addresses, unforeseen customer unavailability, and rigid delivery schedules add to these redundant trips. 🛣️ Inefficient Routes: We are often faced with the paradox of speed versus sustainability. Most of the time sustainability is sacrificed to reach customers quicker. However, inadequate route optimization translates to extra miles, and combined with unplanned detours or repetitive routes, companies are not only sacrificing sustainability, but they are also increasing their costs. 📦 Returns by Customers: A product's return journey more than doubles its environmental footprint. This is compounded by the processing of returned items which intensifies the carbon impact. With projections by The World Economic Forum suggesting a 78% growth in last-mile delivery demand by 2030, addressing these challenges isn't just a business necessity: it's an environmental imperative. These insights, coupled with my past experiences, have catalyzed the vision for Peagle. I believe that with technology and intelligent design, the last-mile delivery landscape can be reshaped, and speed can be combined with sustainability. To all who share this concern and vision, let's foster a dialogue and collectively lead the transformation of last-mile deliveries for a greener tomorrow. #LastMileDelivery #SustainableLogistics #GreenSupplyChain #EcoFriendlyDelivery #SupplyChainInnovation #CarbonFootprintReduction #DeliveryOptimization #SustainableBusiness #TechForGood #EcoLogistics #GreenTech #SupplyChainSustainability #FailedDeliveries #RouteEfficiency #SustainableStartups

To view or add a comment, sign in

Explore topics