In what could evolve into a challenge to the likes of UPS and FedEx, Amazon is wading deeper into last-mile delivery by rolling out Delivery Service Partners. The program, unveiled by the retailer on Wednesday, will support entrepreneurs in running local delivery networks of up to 40 vans to carry Amazon packages.
Although the delivery workers won't be Amazon employees, they will have access to Amazon-branded vehicles, uniforms and other items. Moreover, the barriers to entry won't be particularly high: anyone dreaming of setting up such a service might be able to for as little as $10K.
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