The global consumer goods industry is currently going through a phase of massive transformation. Companies now need to break traditions…
Only The Paranoid Survive
The message from Andrew Grove, founder of Intel, has been my watchword for Locus. Locus was never meant to be…
E-commerce disrupting the CPG landscape
How distributors can thrive in the changing scenario Distributors have been an indispensable part of the CPG supply chain. CPG…
How Hollywood can teach us supply chain lessons: The red carpet of logistics
The power of film is well masked behind the facade of Hollywood scandals and celebrity faff. If you take a…
When will my package arrive: The cost of missed deliveries
I am at my house playing with my kids. In theory, I have taken a day off so that I…
How to tackle last mile delivery challenges in North America using technology: Logistics solutions to catapult business profits
Running a marathon may be about the long haul, but that last stretch is what makes all the difference. Imagine…
The Journey of the Mango: How India’s favorite fruit reaches your plate
What’s a summer without mangoes. As we dig into this delightful, golden fruit of joy, our brows relaxed, our lips…
Hitting The Road Running: Can An App Improve The Life Of The Delivery Executives?
Liam works for a major e-commerce firm in Chicago and delivers about 30-35 orders per day. The number goes up…
Graceful Scaling of Queue Workers
Background: One of the most utilized products of Locus – Dispatcher, is used to solve the constrained vehicle routing problem.…
Why are logistics costs so high in Southeast Asia, and how can technology curb it?
The US spends 3.5% of its GDP on defence. India spends about 2.7% of its GDP on education. A substantial…