On-Time Delivery Isn’t Enough

Every operations team tracks on-time delivery. It’s the headline number in every performance review and the first metric most leaders talk about when evaluating carrier performance. But the longer I’ve worked in this space, the clearer it’s become that on-time delivery doesn’t give you a complete picture of how well a network is running.  You […]

How National Brands Standardize KPIs Across Markets

Every large delivery network runs into the same issue sooner or later. The data doesn’t line up. One region says a job was on time when the order was picked up. Another says it only counts once the customer signs. Some track reschedules. Others don’t. That might sound small, but it adds up fast. When […]

Measuring the Last Mile: KPIs That Drive Performance and Profitability

The last mile is the most expensive and unpredictable stretch of any supply chain. It’s where costs balloon, visibility breaks down, and the customer experience is won or lost. Yet even the largest delivery networks still measure it reactively, focusing on service recovery after problems appear instead of building systems that prevent them. Measuring last-mile […]

Reverse Logistics for Bulky Freight | How to Cut Costs and Improve Returns

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Reverse logistics used to be the forgotten corner of the supply chain. It was messy, expensive, and something no one wanted to own. When a customer slapped a return label on a piece of big, bulky freight, like a sofa, an appliance, or a pallet of shelving, the process that followed was rarely efficient, predictable, or […]

Reverse Logistics As a Competitive Edge

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For years, reverse logistics has been treated as the unglamorous corner of the supply chain. It’s seen as a necessary evil, a cost to absorb, and a box to check. Most companies still view it as a cost center rather than a source of value. That’s changing fast. The teams that win over the next […]

5 Reverse Logistics Metrics Ops Teams Should Be Tracking

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Every operation has a pressure point that drains margin. For most, it’s reverse logistics. Returns look small on paper but create ripple effects through every part of the network. In 2024, an estimated 24.6% of eCommerce orders were returned, the highest rate ever recorded, underscoring how costly and common reverse logistics has become for retailers.  […]

Reverse Logistics During Peak Season | How Retailers Can Prepare for the Returns Surge

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Most retailers go into peak season with rose-colored glasses. They expect smooth-sailing, fast deliveries, and happy customers. Then January hits. As the season flips, the flow reverses. Deliveries turn into pickups, inventory floods back, and the same team that crushed peak is now getting buried in its aftermath.  Analysts estimate that holiday returns, just from […]

Consistency, Compliance, Cost: The Real Final Mile KPIs

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Deliveries are supposed to be simple. But the final mile of a large-item order can turn into a nightmare, fueled by challenges that should have been avoided. With the right delivery partner and tracking specific final mile KPIs, the last leg of a drop-off doesn’t have to be a source of frustration or one of […]

Mastering Last Mile Delivery: Challenges, Best Practices, and Smarter Solutions

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In logistics, the last mile of delivery is often the most critical step. It’s where costs peak, challenges stack up, and customer expectations come into sharp focus. Get it right, and you’ve created a competitive edge. But, get it wrong? You risk damaging your brand’s reputation. At Bungii, we’ve seen firsthand how last mile delivery […]