Retailer last-mile delivery subcontractors fail to relay customer contact info
A customer's agreed delivery window and contact information were not passed from the retailer's subcontractor to the actual delivery driver, causing the driver to arrive 2.5 hours early with no way to reach anyone. The customer had to mobilize personal resources to complete delivery. This coordination gap is common in multi-tier last-mile logistics.
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