In many ways, the end of the year is like the last mile. It's the final push, the homestretch, but often it's marred by hiccups (and traffic) along the way. An efficient, stress-free finale may seem like an elusive goal.

Reworking the last mile has been a strategy for many companies this year, and one of the top logistics stories of 2017. Supply Chain Dive featured a series on how each piece of the supply chain puzzle can fit together and optimize the last mile.

The last mile wasn't the only obstacle supply chain manager had to tackle this year. Amazon's continued growth and expansion has forced retailers to adapt to keep up with consumer demands.

Here's a look at this year's biggest stories in logistics, and how they caused fundamental shifts in the way business is done.

1. Perfecting the last mile

   Supply chain stakeholders must work together if they are to make the process more efficient. Read More >>

2. FedEx and UPS to compete with USPS for last-mile delivery

   Have revenues from rising e-commerce volumes finally surpassed the high cost of last-mile delivery? Read More >>

3. How to become the next big logistics hub

   The landscape of Lehigh Valley is crowded with huge warehouse lots and heavily trafficked state routes that work to support a booming, bustling economy. Read More >>

4. How retail supply chains are adapting to the Amazon effect

   Retailers are altering their logistics networks and practices as they adapt to shifts in consumer expectations. Read More >>

5. Kellogg's new supply chain model comes at a high cost

   Former Kellogg distributors accuse the company of 'unjust enrichment,' demanding compensation. Read More >>