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last mile
This term functions as a specialized industry descriptor used primarily in logistics, urban planning, and telecommunications. It carries a connotation of inefficiency or difficulty, as the final stage of delivery is typically the most complex and costly due to the fragmented nature of individual destinations compared to bulk transport.
In a technical context, it refers to the physical infrastructure—such as copper or fiber cables—that bridges the gap between a service provider's main network and the customer's premises. It is rarely used in a literal sense to describe a physical mile, but rather as a conceptual boundary representing the final transition from a macro-system to a micro-destination.
Meanings
Examples
The company is investing in drones to solve the last mile delivery problem.
We have the main network ready but the last mile is still a challenge.
I wonder if they can reduce the cost of the last mile by using electric bikes.
The last mile is often the most expensive part of the entire shipping process.
Our internet speed is slow because of a bottleneck in the last mile.
How are we going to handle the last mile in these rural areas?
The logistics manager focused on optimizing the last mile to improve customer satisfaction.
Fiber optics are finally reaching the last mile in this neighborhood.