Ep 399: Middle mile and last mile technology

Ep 399: Middle mile and last mile technology

July 9, 2026 · 29 min

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Phil Sambrook discusses the impact of technology on middle mile and last mile logistics.

Phil Sambrook, EMEA Transport and Logistics Strategy at Zebra, discusses technology in the middle mile and last mile. We cover: The demand for speed How the middle mile sets up the last mile for success Using data to reduce WISMO queries Implementing technologies in sorting centres Productivity gains through implementing RFID Removing manual tasks through readily available automation technology Supply chain integrity improvements through machine vision and data driven insights Improving working conditions and safety for warehouse workers FedEx case study - photo proof of delivery with integrated AI Improving reliability and accuracy of photos, along with customer data security Evri case study - self-service parcel drop-off solution Queue busting and reducing waste Episode sponsored by Zebra. Visit zebra.com for more information.

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