1) Why do companies need to simplify and optimize their product-delivery process? The world we live in today has shrunk – we travel faster, consume more products from earth’s far-flung corners, and ship products (led by that modern juggernaut Ecommerce) to and from, well, anywhere! Quite obviously then, Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation have become an …
1) How to reduce logistics costs with route-optimization algorithms Optimizing “efficiency” is the ultimate goal for any business. It is the end-goal metric that ensures a balanced approach. Only then can businesses run profitably across decades. While businesses do focus on critical areas such as Capex and ROI, labor efficiency, stringent quality tests, and effective …
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1) Why is last-mile delivery so important in achieving customer satisfaction? Modern customers are a demanding lot! They are weaned on delivery services made popular by tech giants such as Amazon and Whole Foods. 24-hr delivery and Same-day delivery are now the new normal! Real-time delivery tracking and updates, flexible payment options, electronic signatures, and …
1) What Is “route-optimization”? As the term suggests, “route optimization” is the method of identifying the best route (most efficient, most cost-effective) between two points, arrived at after balancing out the numerous variables that affect delivery logistics and distribution. Remember, though, that the “most optimal” route doesn’t mean the shortest, cheapest, or fastest route. It …
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1) What is a DSP (Delivery Service Partner)? Why is it such a hot topic? DSP stands for “Delivery Service Partner”. They are independently owned operators that run a delivery business. In other words, they act as third-party vendors – or, logistics partners – and deliver packages on behalf of their clients. In today’s online-dominated …
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1) The Delivery Model: As the second decade of this century progressed, the world increasingly adopted the “Delivery Model.” Due to the explosion of e-commerce, there was an exponential increase in the number of product categories that could now be delivered to your doorstep! right from the traditional “order online” categories like apparel, footwear, cellphones, …
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1) Increasing demand for the delivery model: With more and more businesses adopting an online business model, the logistics and distribution business has never been more in demand! People now expect parcels of all shapes and sizes to be delivered over long distances and around the world 24 hours a day, seven days a week. …
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1) “Green shipping”—what is it? “Green shipping” is defined as the effort (process) of minimizing the amount of energy and resources deployed in transporting goods from one location to another with the objective of reducing environmental pollution, offsetting carbon emissions, and preserving the environment. Green shipping is a holistic concept and is relevant to any …
1) What Is Courier Management? The process or activity of coordinating last mile delivery is known as “courier management.” Naturally, the scope and complexity of this process depend on the size and nature of your business model, its supply chain, and its eco-system. For the most part, it includes tasks like scheduling and assigning deliveries, …
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1) Why is last-mile delivery so important? Why is there such a big deal about it? Last-mile delivery is the last step in the delivery model. It is the last leg of the distribution process that begins when a parcel is shipped from a distribution center to its final destination, which is typically an end-customer’s …
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