Summary Running a “sustainable logistics operation” on part of the Logistics and Transportation companies is in the throes of a severe paradox. On the one hand is the ever-increasing demand of consumers for expedited delivery times, while on the other is the disastrous impact that such speedy-delivery times have on the environment. And, while governments …
Summary Modern-day consumer expectations have evolved rapidly. Perhaps, one of the areas where the impact of this can be seen most is the Logistics and Distribution industry. With eCommerce giants like Amazon ratcheting up the success of the delivery-model business, and other new-age success stories like Uber taking the “instant gratification” concept to a whole …
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Summary Companies have quickly realized that in today’s globally competitive world with ever-increasing pressure on operations and costs, acing the last-mile delivery logistics is a great way to gain a sustainable competitive advantage and create customer satisfaction. However, this is easier said than done and requires judicious use of resources, technology, and strong management supervision. …
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Summary While the benefits of Route Optimization are important for all types of cargo, it becomes even more critical for pharmaceutical products and nearest pharmacy stores because these are particularly sensitive (and, vulnerable) to elements like temperature, light, humidity, quality of roads (etc.). Importantly, since pharmaceutical products are life-saving and responsible for maintaining the health …
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Summary As the term states, “Last Mile Delivery” is, literally, the last leg of the supply chain across which a parcel travels before being delivered to its final customer. Given that it often forms almost 50% of the cost of a supply chain, in addition to being the most complex and challenging part as well, …
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Summary Last-Mile Delivery costs often constitute up to 50% of a firm’s logistics and distribution cost. While it may only, literally, form the “last mile” of a complex supply chain network it is the most challenging and complex part to manage. Additionally, with consumer demands becoming more stringent by the day – fuelled by “Same-day” …
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