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Shopify is investing heavily in simplifying logistics even as it faces slowed growth in online sales. The Canadian firm recently acquired an e-commerce fulfillment company that will help merchants on the platform manage all of their logistics needs.

Shopify is also planning to roll out a new feature called Shop Promise which will offer reliable two-and next-day delivery options across the U.S.

Online shoppers are increasingly demanding smooth and fast delivery experiences and e-commerce platforms and retailers are pouring in money to recalibrate their last-mile operations to make them more customer-centric.

UPS wants to reduce late deliveries by bringing down the number of late departures. The 'Total Service Plan' is aimed at making the courier giant's operations more efficient. The project will customize dispatch routes for close to 60,000 UPS delivery drivers.

“It’s about getting back on time, a 10-minute improvement within the integrated network is worth $257 million,” CEO Carol Tomé told the media during a Q2 2022 Earnings conference call. UPS already claims to have considerably reduced idle time for its fleet after implementing the plan.

Modern technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence are enabling enterprises to optimize delivery routes and make deliveries faster while saving on fuel costs and reducing empty miles.