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How Improved Hub Operations Reduce Time Under The Roof
Jul 20, 2023
They say that time is money. And in the world of logistics and supply chain management, the more time spent by vehicles on the road in making deliveries, the better. The truth is: much of their time is spent under a roof waiting to load or unload their next shipment. As much as 50%, according […]
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Dark Kitchens and Last-Mile Tech: Transforming Food Delivery
Jul 17, 2023
As the world continues to embrace the convenience of doorstep deliveries, the food industry has caught up with the trend—projecting a market volume of $1.65 trillion by 2027. Busy lifestyles, remote work setups, and urbanization, all create the desire for time-saving solutions leading to a surge in demand for convenient food delivery services. Consequently, dark […]
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Unlocking Shipping Potential: The Importance of Effective Fleet Management
Jul 6, 2023
Why Fleet Management Matters for Shippers In the complex sphere of supply chain management, fleet resources remain indispensable and irreplaceable. Shippers tasked with overseeing their fleets, be they captive or outsourced, to ensure the successful completion of deliveries. Yet, this task begs the question: what’s the most efficient way to manage these essential assets? The […]
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Shippers: Have you considered contracted or outsourced fleets?
Jun 27, 2023
Transportation networks form the vital nerve center for every delivery-focused organization. Even the industry’s titans, who boast sizable in-house fleets, often find themselves outsourcing orders to third-party carriers due to overwhelming volumes and the absence of logistical infrastructure in specific areas and countries. However, it’s not merely these reasons that should prompt delivery organizations to […]
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What Is Order Fulfillment and It’s Process and Strategies
Jun 23, 2023
For the past day, an important news story has been making headlines in the logistics management communities in the US. What’s that? Walmart has opened a new high-tech fulfillment center of 2.2 million square feet at McCordsville, twenty miles northeast of Indianapolis. Why is it important? This McCordsville fulfillment center is the largest fulfillment center […]
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Achieve Flawless Transporter Management Without APIs | Locus Transporter Management
Jun 22, 2023
Transporters serve as the backbone for successful delivery companies when it comes to long-haul, multi-day deliveries. Without these vital links in the supply chain, many organizations would struggle to grow their business. However, transporters face a call on their business growth as many of their systems lack tech and API capabilities, necessitating time-consuming manual coordination […]
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How to Calculate the Cost of Transport
Jun 9, 2023
In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make […]
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Idle No More: Tackling Vehicle Idling in Last-Mile Logistics
Jun 7, 2023
In the fast-paced world of last-mile delivery, a hidden culprit often goes unnoticed: vehicle idling. Leaving engines running while vehicles are stationary may seem harmless, but it comes at a high cost to the environment and businesses’ bottom line. This blog explores the concept of vehicle idling in last-mile delivery, its consequences, and why it […]
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