inbound logistics vs outbound logistics

Supply Chain Optimization

Inbound vs. Outbound Logistics: Understanding the Key Differences and Optimizing the Last Mile

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Mrinalini Khattar

Jun 2, 2023

Inbound logistics deals with the movement of materials from suppliers to the company, while outbound logistics from the company to the customers.

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Last Mile Delivery Optimization

The Ins and Outs of On-Demand Delivery: What It Is and How It Operates

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Mrinalini Khattar

May 11, 2023

On-demand delivery is a service that fulfills immediate customer needs by providing timely and convenient delivery of goods or services.

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Sustainability

Communicating the Value of Sustainable Last-Mile Logistics Initiatives: Navigating the ROI Ambiguity

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Mrinalini Khattar

May 3, 2023

Measuring the return on investment of sustainability in last mile delivery is difficult and sustainable initiatives can help businesses to address these challenges.

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium

Featured

Time to Get Ahead of the Game: Join Locus at the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023

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Mrinalini Khattar

Apr 7, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 is taking place in Orlando, Florida, from May 8-10 and Locus will be at booth #113. Book a Meeting!

Locus helped Dezy with its logistics solution

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Bringing Smiles to Your Doorstep: Delivering Exceptional Care with Last-Mile Efficiency

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Mrinalini Khattar

Mar 23, 2023

Dental care is an often overlooked part of healthcare, and while oral diseases are largely preventable, they continue to be a significant health concern for individuals and communities worldwide, impacting them throughout their lifetime. In fact, the most prevalent health condition worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2019, is untreated tooth decay in […]

What is last mile tracking

Last Mile Delivery Optimization

What is Last-Mile Tracking and How it Improves Delivery Efficiency

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Mrinalini Khattar

Mar 21, 2023

The process of monitoring and managing the final stage of delivery, which is the complex and expensive part of the supply chain, is known as last-mile tracking.

Attract truck drivers with Locus Companion App

Workforce Empowerment

Attract Truck Drivers by Improving Payout Visibility in the Last Mile

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Mrinalini Khattar

Jan 17, 2023

One of the biggest consistent challenges in last-mile delivery has been attracting and retaining truck drivers and it can be resolved by improving payout visibility.

Shipping options for customer during checkout

Last Mile Delivery Optimization

Spoilt for Choice: Now Pick from Multiple Shipping Options at Checkout

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Mrinalini Khattar

Dec 6, 2022

With delivery linked checkout, customers can choose multiple shipping options at checkout for their deliveries with the same day, next day, or green delivery.