Category: Route Optimization

How advanced route planning software benefits fleet drivers

Route Optimization

How advanced route planning software benefits fleet drivers?

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Lakshmi D

Apr 22, 2020

Routing Software for Delivery Drivers: 3.5 million truck drivers in the USA contribute to more than two-thirds of total freight tonnage moved nationally. They move more than ten billions of freight annually.- American trucking association. Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a sudden rush of demand for new drivers to deliver essential goods. Logistics companies are faced […]

How do you manage peak delivery periods

CEP and 3PL

How businesses can manage peak delivery periods?

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Lakshmi D

Apr 14, 2020

Holiday seasons contribute 13.4% sales compared to total holiday retail sales in the United States- Statista, 2019 Deliveries usually are at an all-time high when there is a festival or at the beginning of a new year. Products may be discounted, overpriced, unavailable, or out-of-stock.  But, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, logistics, and E-commerce […]

Impact of Coronavirus on On-Demand Industry

CEP and 3PL

How has the on-demand industry coped with the coronavirus?

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Lakshmi D

Apr 9, 2020

With billions under lockdown due to the coronavirus, there is an acute need for  basic services so as to survive and run daily lives. Enter the on-demand industry. Across the globe, essential on-demand services are seeing a spike in demand.  What is the On-Demand Industry?  The on-demand industry works on fulfilling customer demand by offering […]

Last Mile Tracking - Why it Matters for Businesses

E-Commerce

Last Mile Carrier Tracking and Why it matters for Businesses in 2020?

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Lakshmi D

Mar 25, 2020

“Cracking visibility problems depend on Last Mile Carrier Tracking.” Real-time visibility plays an active role in sustaining the excitement of buying a product until the product reaches you.  Imagine that Michael has placed an order for a rugby kit. The E-commerce website promised that his order would be delivered within three days. He waits for […]

Same Day Delivery in Southeast Asia

E-Commerce

What is the perfect recipe for making same-day delivery a success in Southeast Asia?

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Team Locus

Mar 24, 2020

The internet economy in Southeast Asia is booming. Well, that is an accepted fact now. But, how booming is it really?  “The region added more than 10 million internet users last year, bringing the total number of people connected to the internet to 360 million in 2019. The internet user base is now 100 million […]

Inter Urban Delivery Routes

E-Commerce

Route Planning Software: Fuel your inter-urban delivery routes business by saving on fuel costs

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Lakshmi D

Mar 12, 2020

Ask any fleet driver if he/she prefers driving inside the city or outside, the usual answer is, “Outside, on the highways, anyday!”. Roadblocks, traffic congestion, or unexpected accidents make urban delivery routes really challenging. If there is something that fleet drivers and fleet managers are concerned about in the last-mile delivery, it is the fuel […]

The future of E-commerce lies in achieving same-day and slot-based deliveries

CEP and 3PL

The future of E-commerce lies in achieving same-day and slot-based deliveries

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Team Locus

Mar 4, 2020

Convenience. That’s the word of our times.  With all the apps doing the rounds, everything happens in an instant. Have a thought that the world should know? Type it, tweet it. Have a photo that you took on your weekend cycling trip, upload and post it with a crazy caption on Instagram. Hungry? Food from […]

Traveling salesmen problem

Route Optimization

Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) and How Tech Can Solve It

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Lakshmi D

Mar 2, 2020

Updated: Mar 9, 2023 Salespersons are required to travel frequently as a part of their job, with the aim of maximizing their business opportunities. However, their daily schedules are often subject to sudden changes due to scheduled and last-minute customer appointments, making it difficult for them to plan optimal travel routes. As a result, salespersons […]