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Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Supply Chain – The Role of Logistics Technology

From farm to fork, the agri-foods supply chain is typically a long journey with multiple touchpoints. Once harvested in a farmer’s barn, the produce is first sent to primary processors, who clean, cut, package, and sort the crops into appropriate sizes for sale.

8 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Vehicle Route Optimization Software in 2021

The new wave of coronavirus has made life tough again and hopes of easing restrictions have taken a back seat. Social distancing norms have become much stricter and consumer behaviour has seen a massive transformation.

How Supply Chains can Reduce Carbon Footprint with Logistics Planning Software

How to reduce your supply chain carbon footprint with Logistics Planning Software? Check out how Locus logistics planning and green logistics strategies can help you in reducing your supply chain carbon emissions and fuel consumption.

D2C trend is all set to take the centre stage in Europe

87% of retail brands in the U.K. and the U.S. have said they plan to launch a D2C channel at some point in the future, while 23% said they will do so within the next 12 months, according to research by Brightpearl

The Logistics of Fresh Foods Retail Supply Chain in 2020 and Beyond

The Coronavirus crisis has redefined consumer shopping habits and established some new trends in retail and consumer goods markets. Stockpiling of essentials, online shopping of consumer goods, and convenient contactless deliveries are some of the most talked about topics these days.

How to Overcome the Supply Chain Challenges in Direct-to-Consumer Selling

The growing demand for online shopping and convenient deliveries due to the pandemic has brought about a new revolution in the consumer goods and retail supply chain. While traditional mom-and-pop storekeepers have started selling products digitally, big-scale retail brands and consumer goods manufacturers have adopted the direct-to-consumer selling model in order to fulfill customer demand in these difficult times.

What’s new @ Locus – New Releases: 200+ orders on App, Custom Reports and more

With most of the year gone past with battling the pandemic, each of you has shown commendable business resilience. We are proud to have partnered with you to bring about change and innovation which is the need of the hour.

How can SaaS help handle fluctuating demand this holiday season?

The holiday season demand is unpredictable. The million dollar question for businesses is—how to ensure a seamless logistics operation, given the unpredictability. On top of it, a lot of shoppers are now turning to online shopping, making the logistics all the more tougher and competitive.

A Sneak Peek into Alibaba’s Logistics Prep Ahead of Single’s Day 2020

Single’s Day, Guanggun Jie, or Bare Sticks Holiday, celebrated on November 11 every year, is one of the biggest commercial holidays across the world. Originally, Single’s Day was started in 1993 by university students at Nanjing University in China as a celebration of singlehood, marked by purchasing gifts and going out for parties.

Top 5 Holiday Season Supply Chain Trends to Watch Out in 2020

2020 has been a tough pill to swallow in more ways than one, but it’s officially the holiday season now. Finally, it is that time of the year to soak in some holiday cheer and have a good time with family and friends.