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How has the on-demand industry coped with the coronavirus?
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 […]
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Time-Slot Management: Are you ready to deliver at the customer’s command?
Mar 17, 2020
Gone are the days when the customer would wait for weeks or days to get a parcel delivered. Speed is the new rule. The customer’s demand for faster and same-day deliveries is increasing by the day, and businesses are investing in smarter logistics solutions to fasten their delivery processes. But, fast delivery isn’t enough to satisfy the customer. Even […]
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The future of E-commerce lies in achieving same-day and slot-based deliveries
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 […]
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Route Optimization for Third-party Logistics Operators: Making your Logistics Operations Economical
Feb 18, 2020
Imagine a company in Mumbai wants to ship its products to California. This company does not have its own vehicles or transportation. What does it do? The company outsources its operations to a third-party logistics operator. This third-party logistics provider transports goods from one location to another. Third-party logistics operators conduct logistics and transport activities […]
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White Glove Services: Everything You Need to Know
Oct 28, 2019
The tremendous growth of e-commerce has redefined the meaning of luxury among consumers worldwide. It is no longer defined by the monetary value of goods but by the unique, exclusive experience associated with buying something. In e-commerce, this luxury experience is characterized by convenience, speed and some kind of emotional fulfillment. While the modern customer […]
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What if the Oil Slipped?
Oct 4, 2019
The potential aftermath of Saudi Arabia attacks on world logistics. On Saturday, September 14, 2019, Saudi Arabia faced drone attacks at two major oil production facilities – Abqaiq and Khurais, run by state-owned Saudi Aramco. The attack crippled the world’s largest crude oil processing plant cutting down output by 5.7 million barrels per day (BPD), […]
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When will my package arrive: The cost of missed deliveries
Jul 31, 2019
It’s 4.35 by the time I come back. I see a note on my doorstep. No! Not that. Anything but that. But alas! It is the infamous ‘Sorry; we missed you’ note. The best-case scenario for me from here is that my parcel is with my neighbour, and hopefully, they are in their house. Otherwise, […]
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The trouble in paradise for 3PL and their fleet
Mar 24, 2019
What happens when your best friend turns into your biggest foe? Shock, Anguish, and Sadness. Just a few of the images that come to the mind. That’s the situation that the 3PL companies are dealing with right now. Trucks, Ships, and Boxes; their most intimate homies have rebelled against them. Believe it or not, managing fleet is […]
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