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Category: Retail & CPG
E-Commerce
Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them
Jun 16, 2023
Key Takeaways What are last mile delivery costs? Last mile delivery costs are the expenses involved in moving goods from a local hub, depot, store, or distribution center to the customer’s final delivery location. They include fuel, labor, failed delivery attempts, returns, vehicle maintenance, storage, technology, customer communication, and the operational cost of meeting delivery […]
Retail & CPG
Can Retailers Reinvent the Last Mile? The Trillion-Dollar Question
May 9, 2023
Key Takeaways US retail e-commerce is on a meteoric rise, thanks to the high levels of convenience that comes with the experience. Statista forecasts that its revenue will hit a whopping $1 trillion in 2023 and skyrocket to $1.5 trillion by 2027. That’s an enormous chunk of change, and it underscores the importance of optimizing […]
Retail & CPG
Retailers: Customized Delivery Options Is Key to Personalization
Apr 21, 2023
Customized delivery options, such as one-day or same-day shipping, designated time slots, and sustainable shipping, are essential to meet the retailer's needs.
Retail & CPG
ETA in Shipping: Why Retailers & Delivery Partners Need to Pay Attention
Mar 24, 2023
ETA in shipping can be challenging for retailers due to various factors, such as unpredictable weather, traffic congestion, and delays in customs clearance.
Retail & CPG
How Effective Capacity Planning is key to Success for Omnichannel Retailers
Feb 2, 2023
A robust capacity management solution can make capacity planning effective as it is one of the key pillars of fast deliveries once the retailers receive the order.
Retail & CPG
How Retailers in the US Can Step Up Their Delivery Game
Dec 23, 2022
Modern customers now want faster and customized delivery experiences, and logistics technology is revolutionizing the way retailers do business in the US.
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Deliveries, First Time Right: Redefining Retail & CEP Dispatch Management with FADR
Dec 9, 2022
First Attempt Delivery Success rate will be the future of retail and CEP as the new-age customer cannot take delays and certainly not a failed delivery.
Retail & CPG
In Focus: Why Omnichannel is Key for Retailers in the Middle East
Nov 29, 2022
To understand how omnichannel will help retailers improve customer satisfaction, Locus and Lulu Group panelists shared the challenges and solutions.
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