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Practical thinking on last-mile delivery, from the team that plans 50M+ deliveries a year.
How to launch better digital transformation initiatives in 2023
Every day I talk to carriers going through digital transformation of delivery operations. Here’s what I’ve learned.
What is delivery management software and why it’s important
Let’s take a look at what digital transformation means for the logistics industry.
What is a last mile carrier? Everything to know
Let’s dive into the questions of what exactly a last mile carrier is and how they’ll benefit your growing ecommerce or retail company.
Selecting the best last mile software to invigorate your operations
Prepping for an RFP for your last mile delivery software? Find out what the 4 key areas are that you need to cover to expand your operations.
How to boost ROI from your last mile software during a downturn
Why an economic downturn is the right time to fix last-mile inefficiencies, and how to get fast, provable ROI from your delivery management software.
Reflections on remote working and our latest company offsite
Urbantz is flourishing with a global remote working policy. Regular face-to-face meetups are what make it possible.
Uber Direct and Urbantz Launch "Out-of-the-Box’ Integration
The integration gives retailers "a great opportunity to enhance their delivery capabilities while maintaining brand excellence".
How to measure the success of your sustainable logistics initiatives
Read about 3 tactics logistics businesses can now leverage to measure an reduce their delivery emissions
How can last mile software help me increase the drop density of my deliveries?
Learn more about the ways that last mile software can help you increase the drop density of your urban deliveries.
Solving the last mile delivery problem with algorithms: Springer interview
Jonathan talks to Springer Professional about how automation software can help companies cure their last mile headaches
5 quick ways to create a more sustainable delivery service
When it comes to creating a more sustainable delivery service for retail and logistics companies, there are a number of quick wins available.
Last mile logistics: How to untangle your delivery network as you grow
As the volume of deliveries and the geographic scale of your last mile logistics grows, your delivery network will become increasingly complex. How do you cut through this complexity?
Sustainability and the last mile delivery problem: A conversation with eCommerce Magazin
As the volume of ecommerce and traffic boom, how do you build a sustainable, efficient last mile delivery operation? Jonathan discusses with Ecommerce Magazin.
A day in the life of a customer success manager
Spend a day in the life of the shoes of Enise Kaya, one of our Customer Success Managers, as she documents what CSM and working at Urbantz mean to her.
Arranging an overseas offsite in 2021
Last month we hosted a company offsite in Portugal. Global travel restrictions meant it wasn’t easy. Find out the why and the how here.
Webinar: Last Mile Competence – The New Key To Retail Survival
2020 was…eventful. Sure, we expected a shortage of drivers and an increase in home deliveries, which would’ve led to slight capacity issues. But Covid-19 exacerbated everything. The ensuing surge in home deliveries was so…
Urbantz brings its Series A to €12M
Urbantz is a leading European SaaS company aiming to increase efficiency and sustainability of last mile delivery operations
Retail last mile delivery operations in 2021
As an executive responsible for overseeing retail logistics, e-commerce and last mile operations, you’ll have to steer your company through the effects of Covid-19, the rise and diversification of online shopping, changing…
We’re top 3 in Deloitte Belgium’s Technology Fast 50!
Urbantz has been listed third in Deloitte’s “2020 Fast 50 Ranking.” The competition is aimed at Belgian technology companies who have shown incredible growth in the last several years. This achievement doesn’t…
E-commerce habits after the pandemic
The movement restrictions that are now being lifted in different countries will change consumers habits and expectations in the long term. Disruptions to our daily lives and routines (family, work and social lives) will influence…
3 steps to avoid problems in the last mile
Since early March, a significant number of delivery companies saw a decrease in volume. 30% had problems with staff shortage, while many looked for extra capacity but struggled to expand their fleet.
Webinar: Can the Chinese delivery ecosystem become a role model for the UK & the EU?
As of 2019, China’s e-commerce penetration had reached 36.6% of retail sales. The combination of consumer digital maturity and digitally supported supply chains has helped Chineese retailers to stay afloat. In Europe…
Webinar: How COVID-19 will change the face of e-commerce and last mile delivery
Staff shortages, imbalanced demand, changing buying patterns in retail and e-commerce, rise in home deliveries – how do you react to sudden disruption?
Coronavirus and Europe’s retail industry
It was just a few months ago, that global trade and the supply chain were operating full speed, like the well-oiled machines we thought they were. Companies kept doing business as usual, planning for growth in 2020…
Increased demand can trigger hidden risks for retail
The supply chain distortions retailers are experiencing won’t end when the coronavirus pandemic is over. They can even get worse due to delayed effects in the supply chains caused by ‘panic buying’ and the…
Podcast: The Impact of COVID-19 on Home Deliveries
Michael Darchambeau, Urbantz Chief Strategy Officer, is the special guest The Postal Hub podcast with Ian Kerr to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in e-commerce and last mile, and how to prepare for the post-pandemic…
How China used delivery tech during the pandemic
COVID-19, largely known as the new coronavirus has taken the world by surprise and not in a good way. This week, China, the country where the outbreak originated, announced that the pandemic was under control…
Urbantz is moving its mapping services to HERE Maps
While most people are quarantined at home, delivery services are more active than ever circling around the cities to bring products and parcels to everyone on time. We believe that at this moment it’s especially…
Urbantz supports the French Red Cross to create a solidarity delivery network in response to the coronavirus
This week, the French Red Cross launched “Red Cross at Your Place”, an initiative to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and provide support to isolated people. Urbantz is supporting the solidarity delivery network…
Urbantz supports the French Red Cross
This week the French Red Cross launched ‘Red Cross at Your Place’, an initiative to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and aiming to provide support to people isolated. Urbantz is supporting the solidary…
The impact of the coronavirus on last-mile delivery in the supply chain
The rapid spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, regardless of borders, has impacted our societies, markets and industries. We’re evaluating how delivery companies and…
How coronavirus impacts last mile delivery
The rapid spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19 irregardless of borders impacted our societies, markets and industries. We’re evaluating how delivery companies and retailers should adapt to translate the rising…
Changing the world of last mile deliveries
Trends Tendance took an intimate look into Urbantz history and development and talked with our CEO, Jonathan Weber about our ambition to become the European leader in last mile delivery management. Here…
Urbantz raises €6 Million to become the European leader in last mile delivery management
Urbantz raises €6 Million to become the European leader in last mile delivery management Brussels, Belgium 12 March 2020 – Urbantz, a technology company…
The Delivery Conference: Future of ecommerce
Industry experts, leaders and providers got together at The Delivery Conference Global in London, organised by the Metapack Group and sponsored by Urbantz. The annual event discusses the innovative trends…
The supply chain of Colombian coffee
Coffee is one of the most popular and consumed drinks in the world. Every year, nearly 10 million tons of coffee are produced worldwide. Colombian coffee mills are the second biggest producers, and are with no doubt…
7 reasons for automating field service management
How to effectively increase the efficiency of a field service without much effort – solving the last mile problem
Supply Chain Event 2019: 3 takeaways for last mile
The French supply chain event of the year brought together industry leaders, retailers and the best of innovation. Urbantz was also named the second most innovative solution in the Digital Supply Chain Award 2019.
What is round optimisation?
Facing the maze of modern cities’ streets is not easy! Companies, carriers and city authorities face traffic, blocked roads and environmental regulation.
The supply chain of a LEGO brick
LEGOs have been amongst the most well known and sold toys for decades. The little plastic bricks come in all the colours of the rainbow and count with a nearly perfect supply chain to distribute them across the world in less…
3 reasons to use API integration with your TMS
* that is Application Program Interface and it’s the best way to transfer delivery data to your TMS provider.
5 Myths of the Last Mile
What are the 5 most common myths of the last mile? Where do these myths come from? What is the real deal? We researched to find out what the truth is.
Is flexible delivery good for business?
"With an increasing amount of online stores popping up and the open market allowing to ship items from across the world, each year more and more transactions are being made. In order to keep up with this new…
Warehousing is the solution for urban spaces
‘‘Starting from free shipping, through speedy deliveries, we’ve come to the point where shoppers expect their parcels to arrive on the same day or even in a matter of hours along with an outstanding customer experience and…
Should You Outsource Your Delivery or Keep it In-House?
Outsourcing is not new, but it can define success for a business.
Ant Portrait: Michael Darchambeau
Today we talk with Michael Darchambeau. Co-founder and VP Business Development at Urbantz, Michael is an advocate for sustainability and imprints his passion in our business model.
Happy 4th birthday to us!
It’s our anniversary! 4 years ago Jon, Michael and Melanie started Urbantz with the dream to build a product, a company and a team.
4 Business Lessons for our 4th Birthday
4 years ago today, we started Urbantz with the goal of becoming a market reference in the last-mile management sector.