Can I send ETA-based SMS to a customer?

Yes, Locus can help you send ETA-based SMS notifications to a customer.

Can Locus help in case of express orders, which need to to be fulfilled in a short SLA time, and on-demand tasks?

Yes, Locus' solutions can handle express and on-demand tasks.

Can the Locus system split order/packages based on the volume and the capacity of vehicles?

Locus is curently building Order Splitting as a part of our product roadmap for 2020.

If I am running my operation through a CFA (Carrying and Forwarding agent), how can Locus help?

In case the CFA has dedicated fleet for your ops, Locus has the functionalities to reduce the overall cost landed at the CFA, the daily tracking and reporting of the vehicles for the CFA, and billing reconciliation for your transport managers. In case of non-dedicated fleet, then you can use Locus to solve for cost contract optimization, fleet mix forecasting, and resource planning to help reduce your billed cost with the CFA.

How can Locus help reduce sorting time?

Locus has built advanced geocoding solutions that combine machine learning, natural language processing (NLP) and rule-based improvements to gather complete address information and sort items to be delivered accordingly.

I have a slotted delivery system, can the Locus tool take care of the same?

Yes, Locus can help you optimize the routing plans for slotted deliveries.

Can Locus help if I am using 'daily market hire' vehicles?

Locus can suggest the number of vehicles to be used in case of daily hires. Clip-on GPS devices or a use-and-throw model can be used for tracking the vehicles.

Does Locus factor in the traffic parameters and route restrictions applicable to vehicles types while planning?

Yes, Locus takes into account predictive traffic for different vehicle types, whenever possible, from different map sources, and if the vehicle models aren't existing, traffic parameters are considered specifically for these vehicle models. Route restrictions can be modeled on a map against different vehicle models (truck, heavy trucks, small vans), for different times of the day (24 hours window, 2 hours window) and as different types (one-way for specific vehicles, divide across a road, block the usage completely, exclude certain vehicle models, include certain vehicle models)

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Reduction in dispatch planning time

Reduction in sorting time

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Across 250M+ orders in 400+ cities

Why Locus

Locus helps you enhance customer delight with better last mile delivery experience, on-time deliveries for your customers and better SLA adherence. Reduce overhead costs and increase delivery efficiency with automated shipment sorting and optimised route planning engine to enhance supply chain optimization in e-commerce.

Geocoding and accurate address detection IP to automate your sorting processes (primary & secondary).
Optimal fleet mix and route plan for the vehicles respecting business as well as local constraints such as traffic, any route restrictions etc.
Intelligent clubbing of orders based on properties such as preferred delivery time slots, priority orders, location preference, and order specifications (weight, size, content etc.).
Control tower application to manage operational exceptions and predictive alerts on delays, vehicle breakdowns, idle time etc to improve both customer experience and efficiency of delivery executives
Reduce turn-around time for the customer by optimising first-mile operations, locations of warehouses/distributer centres, reducing sorting times at fulfilment centres and last mile distribution centres.
Predicts time windows of delivery for customers thereby increasing first attempt rates and higher customer experience.
Electronic proof of delivery (EPOD) for reducing friction with customers and digitisation of the processes.
Route Optimization in e-commerce allows you to fit more deliveries into your day by minimizing driving hours with more efficient routes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send ETA-based SMS to a customer?

Yes, Locus can help you send ETA-based SMS notifications to a customer.
Can Locus help in case of express orders, which need to to be fulfilled in a short SLA time, and on-demand tasks?

Yes, Locus' solutions can handle express and on-demand tasks.
Can the Locus system split order/packages based on the volume and the capacity of vehicles?

Locus is curently building Order Splitting as a part of our product roadmap for 2020.
If I am running my operation through a CFA (Carrying and Forwarding agent), how can Locus help?

In case the CFA has dedicated fleet for your ops, Locus has the functionalities to reduce the overall cost landed at the CFA, the daily tracking and reporting of the vehicles for the CFA, and billing reconciliation for your transport managers. In case of non-dedicated fleet, then you can use Locus to solve for cost contract optimization, fleet mix forecasting, and resource planning to help reduce your billed cost with the CFA.

How can Locus help reduce sorting time?

Locus has built advanced geocoding solutions that combine machine learning, natural language processing (NLP) and rule-based improvements to gather complete address information and sort items to be delivered accordingly.
I have a slotted delivery system, can the Locus tool take care of the same?

Yes, Locus can help you optimize the routing plans for slotted deliveries.
Can Locus help if I am using 'daily market hire' vehicles?

Locus can suggest the number of vehicles to be used in case of daily hires. Clip-on GPS devices or a use-and-throw model can be used for tracking the vehicles.
Does Locus factor in the traffic parameters and route restrictions applicable to vehicles types while planning?

Yes, Locus takes into account predictive traffic for different vehicle types, whenever possible, from different map sources, and if the vehicle models aren't existing, traffic parameters are considered specifically for these vehicle models. Route restrictions can be modeled on a map against different vehicle models (truck, heavy trucks, small vans), for different times of the day (24 hours window, 2 hours window) and as different types (one-way for specific vehicles, divide across a road, block the usage completely, exclude certain vehicle models, include certain vehicle models)

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How can Locus help in the E-commerce sector:

Geocoding and accurate address detection IP to automate your sorting processes (primary & secondary).

Optimal fleet mix and route plan for the vehicles respecting business as well as local constraints such as traffic, route restrictions, etc.

Intelligent clubbing of orders based on properties such as preferred delivery time slots, priority orders, location preference, and order specifications (weight, size, content, etc.).

Control tower application to manage operational exceptions and predictive alerts on delays, vehicle breakdowns, idle time, etc to improve both customer experience and efficiency of delivery executives.

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6300 + Tonnes

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Supply Chain Optimization in E-commerce