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Logistics Cost Optimization through Supply Chain Optimization

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Logistics Cost Optimization: How can technology curb it?

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May 17, 2019

Key Takeaways Why are logistics costs so high in Southeast Asia? The US spends 3.5% of its GDP on defence. India spends about 2.7% of its GDP on education. A substantial amount of money on sectors that directly affect the well being of society. Now imagine a country spending 24% of its GDP on logistics! Yup, Indonesia does that. […]

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Only The Paranoid Survive

Key Takeaways The message from Andrew Grove, founder of Intel, has been my watchword for Locus. Locus was never meant to be a good company, not even a great one. Locus was intended to be perfect, which means that in this drive for perfection, we often forget to rejoice our achievements. Today as we secure […]

The trouble in paradise for 3PL and their fleet

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The trouble in paradise for 3PL and their fleet

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Team Locus

Mar 24, 2019

Key Takeaways What happens when your best friend turns into your biggest foe?  Shock, Anguish, and Sadness.  Just a few of the images that come to the mind.  That’s the situation that the 3PL companies are dealing with right now. Trucks, Ships, and Boxes; their most intimate homies have rebelled against them. Believe it or not, managing […]

How Can Route Optimization Reduce Costs And Improve Last-mile Delivery In Southeast Asia

Last Mile Delivery Optimization

How Can Route Optimization Reduce Costs And Improve Last-mile Delivery In Southeast Asia

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Team Locus

Feb 7, 2019

Key Takeaways Hidayat is en-route to deliver the parcel to the customer he has been assigned. The address says: “Selular shop, Mall Kelapa Gading 3, Jakarta Utara”. Hidayat rechecks the address, looking for a street name or a house number. Nothing. Hidayat is confused. His delivery is going to be late. There are a lot […]

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Last Mile Delivery Optimization

Locus’ 60-second Guide to Omnichannel Retail

Key Takeaways ‘Omnichannel’ is the latest buzzword in the FMCG and Retail industry.  Every retailer now wants different channels to deliver its goods, and all of a sudden, selling simply through the traditional brick and mortar shops is not good enough. But what is omnichannel and why do companies even need it Omnichannel retailing is […]

Supply Chain Meet-Up Bangalore

Supply Chain Optimization

We hosted the best supply chain brains under one roof, here is what they had to say

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Team Locus

Dec 11, 2018

Key Takeaways Locus recently organized the first Supply Chain Meetup in India in collaboration with The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. The event was hosted in Bangalore, with the best minds of supply chain from various industries joining the event. With the top leaders of the logistics under one roof, the discussion was lively, and the […]

Expanding with accountability: The Supply Chain Story of Bigbasket

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Expanding with accountability: The Supply Chain Story of Bigbasket

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Team Locus

Nov 19, 2018

Key Takeaways As a growing venture, we understand the complexities of expansion first hand. More regions to serve, additional clients and unfamiliar avenues often lead to many unforeseen challenges. And even though every business dreams of growing big, only a few are ready for added responsibilities. The supply chain and its development is at the […]

Supply Chain Meet-Up Bangalore

Last Mile Delivery Optimization

The Bangalore Supply Chain Meetup: First Chapter in India

Key Takeaways Introduction Bangalore has cemented itself as a global hub for supply chain technology and innovation. When the city launched India’s first chapter of The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation (TWSCF) in November 2018, it signalled a shift in how supply chain professionals across the country connect, learn, and collaborate. The Bangalore Supply Chain Meetup […]