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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 […]
Fleet Optimization
Why Cross-Fleet Utilization Might Be the Best Bet for Business Growth
Jul 12, 2023
A few weeks back, Walmart got its new fleet of 4500 electric delivery vans to efficiently fulfill its online orders in the last mile. It mentioned that this fleet enables it to add more sustainability and efficiency to its last-mile delivery operations. Logistics and supply chain experts said this move was a response to counter […]
Supply Chain Optimization
Zero Visibility to Complete Control: Supply Chain Optimization
Jul 10, 2023
The digital marketplace has captivated consumers worldwide, and its allure only appears to be growing stronger. Let’s look at the numbers for a moment: Statista predicts that global e-commerce sales will hit an astounding $8.1 trillion by 2026. This is no small figure, and it inevitably means retailers must prepare to handle an influx of […]
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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 […]
Supply Chain Optimization
Dangerous Savings: 6 Cost Cutting Supply Chain Strategies That Will Cost You in the Long Term
Jun 30, 2023
Those working in shipping and last-mile delivery are all too familiar with the ubiquitous dilemma: cost optimization. No stone can be left unturned when considering how best to streamline each operational facet of your organization, and the last mile is no exception. Yet, the difficulty lies not in curtailing costs but in understanding and mitigating […]
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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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