AUTHOR: Team Locus
E-Commerce
Will E-commerce Shake Hands With Small Retailers and Kirana Stores?
Nov 13, 2019
The Indian government has approached e-commerce companies to send plans to work with small retailers and Kirana stores to make room for mutual growth.
Blog
Single’s Day and Available for Shopping
Nov 8, 2019
Key Takeaways When we think of events that cause a sharp spike in e-commerce revenues, occasions like Cyber Monday and Black Friday come to our mind. An often overlooked event that creates a massive boom for e-commerce companies in China and SE Asia is Single’s day. Showcasing the pride of being single, in 2018, the […]
Blog
What if the Oil Slipped?
Oct 4, 2019
The potential aftermath of Saudi Arabia attacks on world logistics. Key Takeaways On Saturday, September 14, 2019, Saudi Arabia faced drone attacks at two major oil production facilities – Abqaiq and Khurais, run by state-owned Saudi Aramco. The attack crippled the world’s largest crude oil processing plant cutting down output by 5.7 million barrels per […]
E-Commerce
The Great Supply Chain Balancing Act: Juggling the Festive Season Rush
Sep 16, 2019
Key Takeaways Festive celebrations are a global phenomenon, marked by a rich tapestry of traditions and customs unique to every region. Whether it’s the resplendent lights of Diwali in India, or the vibrant festivities of Brazil’s Carnival, these occasions transform societies into pulsating hubs of activity. Yet, behind the scenes, retailers grapple with a formidable […]
Last Mile Delivery Optimization
Implementing incentive-based pay for delivery executives: Performance over Pressure
Sep 16, 2019
Key Takeaways Come hell or high water, your customer’s delivery always makes its way to the comfort of their home with the help of what are commonly known as delivery executives. These saviors work round the clock, and always turn up on your customer’s doorsteps with sunken eyes and broken smiles, clearly trying to deliver […]
Route Optimization
How CPG Ecommerce Is Transforming the Online Retail Landscape
Aug 27, 2019
Key Takeaways Want to know how CPG eCommerce distributors can thrive in the changing scenario? Distributors have been an indispensable part of the CPG supply chain. CPG players have relied on their traditional partners to handle the sales, shipping, and servicing of the products to retailers in a specific geographic area or a particular class […]
Last Mile Delivery Optimization
How Hollywood can teach us supply chain lessons: The red carpet of logistics
Aug 23, 2019
Key Takeaways The power of film is well masked behind the facade of Hollywood scandals and celebrity faff. If you take a closer look, some movies can leave a lasting impression on principles to adopt in real life. With increasingly complex consumer demand patterns and globalization of operations, your supply chain could use a helping […]
CEP and 3PL
When will my package arrive: The cost of missed deliveries
Jul 31, 2019
Key Takeaways It’s 4.35 by the time I come back. I see a note on my doorstep. No! Not that. Anything but that. But alas! It is the infamous ‘Sorry; we missed you’ note. The best-case scenario for me from here is that my parcel is with my neighbour, and hopefully, they are in their […]
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