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Category: Last Mile Delivery Optimization
E-Commerce
Route Planning Software: Fuel your inter-urban delivery routes business by saving on fuel costs
Mar 12, 2020
Key Takeaways Ask any fleet driver if he/she prefers driving inside the city or outside, the usual answer is, “Outside, on the highways, anyday!”. Roadblocks, traffic congestion, or unexpected accidents make urban delivery routes really challenging. If there is something that fleet drivers and fleet managers are concerned about in the last-mile delivery, it is […]
CEP and 3PL
The future of E-commerce lies in achieving same-day and slot-based deliveries
Mar 4, 2020
Key Takeaways Convenience. That’s the word of our times. With all the apps doing the rounds, everything happens in an instant. Have a thought that the world should know? Type it, tweet it. Have a photo that you took on your weekend cycling trip, upload and post it with a crazy caption on Instagram. Hungry? […]
Last Mile Delivery Optimization
Smart logistics solutions are ‘in demand’ for on-demand services
Feb 7, 2020
Key Takeaways This is a good time to be a customer. Yeah, really! Almost everything you need is an app away. Want a cab? Open Uber or Lyft or Didi or Ola, depending on your geography; want food reviews? Open Yelp or Zomato; want your house to be cleaned? Open a home services app. You […]
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 […]
E-Commerce
What’s in store for FMCG in 2025? We just found out from experts
Sep 10, 2019
Key Takeaways Future of FMCG Supply Chain: The global consumer goods industry is currently going through a phase of massive transformation. Companies now need to break traditions and implement solid new-age strategies in producing, selling and distributing goods. To discuss the changing dynamics of the FMCG industry and the trends that are shaping the future […]
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 […]
E-Commerce
How to tackle last-mile delivery problems in North America using technology
Jul 22, 2019
Logistics solutions to catapult business profits Key Takeaways Running a marathon may be about the long haul, but that last stretch is what makes all the difference. Imagine your customer stuck in the office, and they check their phone in the 53 seconds timed break that they get. And see one missed call from an […]
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