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Category: Supply Chain Optimization
Supply Chain Optimization
Why is it Crucial for F&B Brands to Design an Ideal Supply Chain Network?
Sep 17, 2021
In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Food & Beverage (F&B) brands are increasingly focusing on improving the performance of their supply chains. Lower footfalls in stores has prompted retail outlets to roll out omnichannel capabilities like direct to consumer (D2C), e-commerce, buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) etc. so as to reach out to more […]
Supply Chain Optimization
Why a Modern TMS is the Need of the Hour for Supply Chain Businesses
Sep 9, 2021
Key Takeaways Modern supply chains are complex and ever-evolving. From the point of sourcing or manufacture to the point of end consumption, there are a number of touchpoints and several different factors to consider when planning logistical activities. When managing a small-scale business operating within a limited radius, it may be possible to plan and […]
Supply Chain Optimization
Improving Supply Chain Visibility and Agility: Practical Steps for Success
Jul 28, 2021
Key Takeaways Enterprises have established supply chains with links all over the world, to take advantage of the economies of scale. Cost savings through labor arbitrage has been a key weapon in almost all executives’ armory. However, this advantage is causing all the trouble now. Since the last two decades, ever since the 3PL revolution […]
E-Commerce
9 Essential Tips for Building a Cross-border E-commerce Strategy
Jul 15, 2021
Key Takeaways 33% of consumers bought more cross border due to pandemic- IPC Cross-Border E-commerce shopper survey, 2020. 47% of cross-border deliveries were slower due to COVID-19. – IPC Cross-Border E-commerce shopper survey, 2020. Today, E-commerce has made cross-border selling and buying much easier than a decade ago. Though the demand for cross border e-commerce […]
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Reduction of carbon emissions by minimizing fuel-miles
Jun 16, 2021
Authors: Arpita Mishra and Zubin Pradhan Key Takeaways Supply chain enterprises have the prime social responsibility of adopting sustainability measures and controlling the negative impact of logistics on the environment. In terms of global transport emissions, the road sector is by far the largest emitter, with passenger and freight transport contributing nearly three-quarters of the […]
Supply Chain Optimization
How Does Location Intelligence Benefit BFSI Companies?
May 4, 2021
Key Takeaways Do these scenarios sound familiar to your business operations? The Banking and Financial Services Industry (BFSI) struggles to deal with siloed information from vast streams of datasets. This siloed data makes it more challenging to answer these questions. Location intelligence provides answers for a variety of questions like these and helps solve challenges […]
Supply Chain Optimization
Supply Chain Network Optimization: Definition and Importance
Apr 7, 2021
Key Takeaways With the rising customer expectations, delivery businesses find it challenging to budget their logistics operations. Handling customer demand and balancing costs is just a double edged sword that needs more attention. A small glitch in either of these can lead to poor delivery experience, increasing costs and loss of revenue. The supply chain […]
Supply Chain Optimization
Building Supply Chain Resilience in Uncertain Times
Mar 30, 2021
Authors: Gaurav Shetty and Vignesh J Key Takeaways Ever Given. Suez Canal. These two words have been dominating the news cycle for the past week. But just to refresh your memory, here’s a quick recap. The 400m-long (approx.1,300 ft), 200,000-tonne vessel Ever Given, operated by a Taiwanese company Evergreen Marine, ran aground on Tuesday morning […]
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