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Last-mile delivery refers to the final step in delivering packages to customers—and this final step can be very difficult. Delivery companies are contending with the increasing popularity of next-day delivery and with the increasing congestion of roadways, resulting in a growing bottleneck of packages at the last-mile delivery stage. These companies have been experimenting with innovative solutions in last-mile delivery, including drones, autonomous flying vehicles that can deliver small packages. Unfortunately, many of these innovations create new obstacles (e.g., the limited flight range of drones means that parcel depots must be in close proximity to delivery sites) and are not ready for full-scale implementation. Therefore, these companies will likely __________
Which choice most logically completes the text?
A
have little incentive to find a solution to last-mile delivery challenges.
B
encourage consumers to expect next-day delivery only for products that are widely available.
C
be able to meet consumer’s expectations for next-day delivery in many areas but not in all regions.
D
continue to struggle with last-mile delivery operations until cost solutions become available.