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The Future of Last-Mile Logistics: Balancing Automation, Efficiency, and Human Expertise

In this new Logistics Management podcast, Group Editorial Director Michael Levans sits down with Andy Tryba, CEO of CXT Software, to explore how automation, intelligent dispatching, and digital transformation are redefining the last mile.


Recording Date/Time
Thursday, November 13, 2025 8:55AM
Podcast Duraton
00:19:13 hrs/min/sec

The Future of Last-Mile Logistics
In today’s fast-moving delivery landscape, shippers and couriers are under immense pressure to meet same-day expectations while cutting costs and boosting productivity. In this new Logistics Management podcast, Group Editorial Director Michael Levans sits down with Andy Tryba, CEO of CXT Software, to explore how automation, intelligent dispatching, and digital transformation are redefining the last mile.

From streamlining route planning to empowering drivers and back-office teams with real-time visibility, this discussion reveals how logistics providers can strike the right balance between cutting-edge technology and the human expertise that keeps customers satisfied. Whether you’re looking to modernize your tech stack or simply sharpen your last-mile strategy, this is a must-listen conversation for every shipper and courier leader focused on staying ahead in 2026. Learn more about CXT Software


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Michael Levans
Michael Levans is Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group of publications and websites including Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, Modern Materials Handling, and Material Handling Product News. He’s a 30-year publishing veteran who started out at the Pittsburgh Press as a business reporter and has spent the last 25 years in the business-to-business press. He's been covering the logistics and supply chain markets for the past seven years.
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