Deep Dive 18 minutes PremiumUS Retailers Leverage Technology To Make the Last Mile a Competitive Advantage Coresight Research April 1, 2021 What's InsideCoresight Research has identified last-mile evolution as one of the key trends to watch in 2021, with consumer demand increasing for faster, more secure and trackable fulfillment. In this report, we discuss four technological innovations that US retailers are implementing to increase the efficiency of their last-mile logistics operations and thus gain a competitive advantage: Autonomous delivery robots BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store) and curbside pickup Smart lockers Visibility tools We present an overview of each technology, and recent developments and case studies, highlighting relevant retailers and technology vendors. We also discuss an outlook for the future adoption of each innovation. Follow the links to read more Coresight Research coverage of robotics and retail technology. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters Technological Innovations in the Last Mile: A Deep Dive Autonomous Delivery Robots BOPIS and Curbside Pickup Smart Lockers Visibility Tools What We Think Implications for Retailers Implications for Technology Vendors This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 6: Tractor Supply Announces Expansion Across BannersSeptember 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Shopper Yield Decline Softens Despite Negative Trends in Store-Based Sales and TrafficNovember 2023 US Retail Sales: Electronics and Appliance Stores See Sales Growth AccelerateMay 2023 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Post Strongest Growth in a Year