Idiom
first mile
Meaning
The initial stage of delivery of goods, etc., from the seller or producer to a distribution centre, often involving greater effort or expense.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The first mile is often the most expensive part of shipping.”
“Our logistics team is focusing on the first mile to ensure products reach the warehouse faster.”
“Optimizing the first mile remains a critical challenge for retailers seeking to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of their supply chain.”
Examples
simple
“The first mile is often the most expensive part of shipping.”
contextual
“Our logistics team is focusing on the first mile to ensure products reach the warehouse faster.”
complex
“Optimizing the first mile remains a critical challenge for retailers seeking to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of their supply chain.”
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