Category: Retail & CPG

E-Commerce

Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

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Mrinalini Khattar

Jun 16, 2023

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Now take a moment to think about the complicated trip your gadget took to reach your doorstep. Step into the world of last-mile delivery, the unsung hero of the e-commerce world. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check […]

Tech Strategies for Last-Mile Excellence

Retail & CPG

Can Retailers Reinvent the Last Mile? The Trillion-Dollar Question

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Prateek Shetty

May 9, 2023

US retail e-commerce is on a meteoric rise, thanks to the high levels of convenience that comes with the experience. Statista forecasts that its revenue will hit a whopping $1 trillion in 2023 and skyrocket to $1.5 trillion by 2027. That’s an enormous chunk of change, and it underscores the importance of optimizing logistics operations, […]

Customized delivery options for retailers

Retail & CPG

Retailers: Customized Delivery Options Is Key to Personalization

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Prateek Shetty

Apr 21, 2023

Customized delivery options, such as one-day or same-day shipping, designated time slots, and sustainable shipping, are essential to meet the retailer's needs.

ETA in Shipping

Retail & CPG

ETA in Shipping: Why Retailers & Delivery Partners Need to Pay Attention

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Prateek Shetty

Mar 24, 2023

ETA in shipping can be challenging for retailers due to various factors, such as unpredictable weather, traffic congestion, and delays in customs clearance.

Curbside pickup

Retail & CPG

Curbside Pickups: What are They and How do They Work?

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Lakshmi D

Mar 10, 2023

Liam is a baseball lover and a fan of the Chicago White Sox. On his way to the baseball stadium, he wants to grab food from a grocery store without having to wait inside the store. Instead of ordering in advance at home or waiting at the store, Liam wants to get it quickly. Wouldn’t […]

Capacity planning

Retail & CPG

How Effective Capacity Planning is key to Success for Omnichannel Retailers

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Prateek Shetty

Feb 2, 2023

A robust capacity management solution can make capacity planning effective as it is one of the key pillars of fast deliveries once the retailers receive the order.

Locus helps to provide great delivery experience for customers

Retail & CPG

How Retailers in the US Can Step Up Their Delivery Game

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Prateek Shetty

Dec 23, 2022

Modern customers now want faster and customized delivery experiences, and logistics technology is revolutionizing the way retailers do business in the US.

Omnichannel retail in middle east

Retail & CPG

In Focus: Why Omnichannel is Key for Retailers in the Middle East

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Prateek Shetty

Nov 29, 2022

To understand how omnichannel will help retailers improve customer satisfaction, Locus and Lulu Group panelists shared the challenges and solutions.