January 7, 2020
Las Vegas, CES 2020 -- The last mile is not only the most expensive part
of the supply chain, it is also a key element of the booming e-commerce
market that is seeing a rising demand for home deliveries while having
to deal with an increasing shortage of drivers. Customers have now come
to expect same day deliveries and accurate Estimated Times of Arrival.
In order to meet customer demands, fleet operators need a solution that
combines route optimization and navigation systems. This is exactly
where HERE Last Mile comes in by pulling out data and services from the
HERE platform. HERE Last Mile is expected to be available for selected
customers at the end of Q1.
HERE Last Mile generates and distributes plans to maximize the efficient
utilization of an entire fleet of vehicles and drivers, considering
multiple constraints such as delivery windows and cost. The driver
application helps the driver find the best route to enable an on-time
delivery by providing turn-by-turn navigation, with real-time
information on traffic flow and incidents and proof of delivery. Dynamic
re-planning helps react to last-minute changes including a customer not
being able to reception his/her parcel or the breakdown of a vehicle to
propose the most efficient route at any given point in time.
HERE Last Mile relies on HERE Location Services as well as on new
enablers tailored for fleet optimization and last mile deliveries. Tour
Planning -- also available as a stand-alone product -- optimizes routes
for the entire fleet taking into account delivery windows, job
requirements, vehicle capabilities such as capacity and maximum range as
well as traffic. HERE Last Mile also supports offline use so that the
driver can keep navigating and updating the delivery status even when
connectivity is low, for example indoors or in urban canyons. HERE Last
Mile is developed to fulfill the requirements of data protection laws.
Fleet operators have control over their data at every step of the
delivery process.
"HERE Last Mile has been built around drivers' needs. While making the
driver's job easier by providing integrated navigation and best-in-class
route optimization, HERE Last Mile helps fleet operators compete in the
demanding market of last mile delivery. With HERE Last Mile, our
partners can offer a new delivery experience to their clients thereby
increasing customer loyalty and shopper retention," says Christoph
Herzig, Director of Product Management.
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About HERE Technologies
HERE, a location data and technology platform, moves people, businesses
and cities forward by harnessing the power of location. By leveraging
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from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its
assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. To learn more
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