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Last-Mile Delivery Optimiser
Uses data and algorithms to make final delivery faster and cheaper
£40k–£85k E-commerce boom
What it involves
Analyses routing, driver allocation and delivery density data to reduce cost per delivery — the most expensive and complex part of the entire logistics chain.
Skills & knowledge needed
Route optimisationData analysisLogistics softwarePythonOperations research
Why it's emerging now
Last-mile costs can be 50% of total shipping cost — optimisation directly drives profitability.
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