Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Before digital transformation revolutionized last mile delivery in grocery retail, one of my favorite activities was going to the supermarket with my family. Fast-forward to the present day: we still shop together with my mom, but it has been a few years since we last went to a supermarket at all. Last Mile Delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

While we look ahead to the future, I think it is also important to look back on the year that was. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium, sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management ; Steve Banker.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last week I returned to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show for the first time in 3 years. This year, the recurring theme was all about customer empowerment and how this leads to a positive customer experience. Blue Yonder is also debuting a yard management system with Panasonic Connect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Ecommerce has been on a roll for the last two years. This level of consumer activity has translated into record volumes of home deliveries. But, let’s face it: since the pandemic started, home delivery performance has not been great. Consumers are planning to buy more, but only a fraction cite improved home delivery performance.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

From improved customer experience to greater inventory planning and forecasting, AI promises to make all of our lives easier and reduce those all-too-common supply chain headaches. Tony Scharff, WMS Super User Partner with AI-First Providers AI will be heavily utilized in Customer Service & Consumer Experience areas.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. Peek behind the curtain of Amazon’s speedy deliveries! We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s easy to think about fulfillment as comprising the final steps in the supply chain, but the truth is that the conditions faced in warehouses and delivery vehicles are determined much earlier in the supply chain than in the last mile, so to speak. Just like remote work, faster fulfillment times are here to stay.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They are also expected to provide a framework for other nations to join in the future. Absurd” safety inspections are causing wait times as long as 24 hours in lines that stretch for 14 miles, Mexico’s biggest trucking group said in a statement October 8.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Bottlenecks from future COVID-19 variants are possible. These factors have made managing last-mile delivery in retail ever more complex. As noted by DC Velocity , “ most freight forwarders, traders, and shippers expect more disruption in the 2022 third-quarter peak season than they felt last year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Finding last-mile retail delivery solutions continues to be a priority for managers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Last Mile Logistics: Why More Shippers Are Expanding Capability Into Last Mile Delivery. With mounting last mile costs, this early May blog post sought to provide shippers with clarity around the growing demand for final mile logistics and keeping costs under control with proactive shipping strategies. #5.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

Ali Amarsy, Senior Vice President of Global Product Strategy at Publicis Commerce, writes, “COVID-19 has catapulted us into the future. ”[3] As the digital path to purchase gets more crowded, the pressure on last-mile logistics also increases. . billion on online shopping in 2020, a 44% rise over the prior year.”[3]

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Locus

AUGUST 1, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Gartner® has included Locus as a Sample Vendor for Last-Mile Delivery (LMD) solutions in their Hype Cycle 2023 for Supply Chain Execution Technologies report. Previously, Locus was also mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. trillion by 2025.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. Executives from FRONTDoor Collective, OneRail explain what makes the final mile work. Original Article: FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. With all the disruptions in the supply chain since 2020, the last mile has been in a constant state of flux.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

In the world of logistics, this means enhanced operational efficiency for inventory management, route optimization, safety and security of goods, and resource allocation. IoT delivers a data-driven decision-making process that enables logistics managers to make proactive decisions to minimize wasted resources and avoid delays.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

billion — $1 billion more than last year — or an average of $43.84 Last night, as part of their annual St. Last week, Rivian announced plans to raise $1.3 Last week, Rivian announced plans to raise $1.3 Growing flight capacity at CVG helps Amazon keep next-day deliveries on schedule even for coast-to-coast shipments.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There is no doubt that the pandemic has radically transformed the logistics and supply chain industry, especially with increased demand and reliance on deliveries. Today, there is expectation for organisations to deliver top-notch customer experience with efficiency and transparency. chain transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Sustainability initiatives come in all shapes and sizes, including responsible product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, optimizing routes for trucks, and efficient returns management programs. Namely, what are the consumer’s thoughts on ethical sourcing and how does this impact their expectations for product delivery.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Crowdsourcing apps, same-day delivery, and ecommerce trends continue to impact last mile delivery expectations. With this ever-changing landscape, cost-effective management of the last mile has become a challenge that needs a broader view. But not anymore. Changing proximity.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

The ongoing pandemic has highlighted the importance of logistics and effective supply chain management to meet the increased trade and commerce volumes – both online and offline. But with a targeted device deployment strategy, first and last mile stakeholders can now implement a cost-effective solution to increase connectivity.

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Invata Intralogistics

APRIL 5, 2024

Here’s what e-commerce entrepreneurs and supply chain managers need to know. AI’s Impact on Inventory Management Accurate inventory management is crucial in reducing operational costs and improving customer experience. AI assists in optimizing delivery routes to minimize fuel consumption and delivery times.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. The recent major disruptions forced businesses to transform into a more flexible and adaptable approach to managing their supply chains. Technologies Driving the Logistics Sector.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 10, 2020

The staff at ShipChain explains, “Final Mile, also commonly referred to as Last Mile, refers to the very last leg of any shipment’s journey: from the transportation hub to the end-user. The last mile is costly. ”[4] How costly is the last mile?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2018

Even though shipments may be transported over hundreds of miles, or just a few miles, the main focus today is on the final mile — that is, making sure the delivery experience for the end-customer (which in many cases is a home delivery) is a positive one. Three Reasons Final Mile is Hot.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we look ahead to the future, I think it is also important to look back on the year that was. Customer-Obsessed Businesses are Upping Their Last-Mile Game ; Kushal Nahata ( FarEye ). Data from the U.S. How can this be?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates. Third, what are the big trends in warehouse and transportation management? Fourth, what makes order management technology dynamic? Over the last two years, there have been ebbs and flows in the first phase of the pandemic.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Last mile logistics are going to be a big story this holiday season. Caila Schwartz ( @CailaSchwartz ) , a senior industry strategist at Salesforce Commerce Cloud, reports, “All the traditional last-mile delivery carriers [like FedEx, UPS and DHL] will run out of capacity at some point in the season.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I found Bob Ferrari’s Supply Chain Matters series on leveraging control layers to leverage both legacy and state-of-the-art tech for last-mile delivery efficiencies fascinating … but it left me wondering. How can the everyday warehouse manager take the first step toward this future? All rights reserved.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Persnickety consumers expect a great customer experience when dealing with brands and retailers. 1] Part of that service is delivery of a product — often referred to as last mile logistics. 1] Part of that service is delivery of a product — often referred to as last mile logistics.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2020

In logistics, the “last mile” is a euphemism for the effort it takes to get a product or service delivered to its final destination. Historically, the last mile involved delivering goods to stores, where customers would shop and take items home. Growing urgency in last mile deliveries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Andrew is an experienced technology executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, SaaS, software, and technology-enabled services businesses. BoxLock is the industry leader in secure, unattended delivery technology. Securing the First, Middle and Last Mile with Andrew Kelley.

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Locus

MAY 16, 2023

Businesses are bullish about the future of last-mile delivery in India, and the numbers reflect it. A Redseer report states that the last-mile delivery market will touch $6 – $7 billion by 2024. What makes Locus’ Dispatch Management Platform stand out from its competitors?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With the pandemic beginning last year, my dad was robbed of this small pleasure he had in life. Along with E-commerce, another rising star of this pandemic-struck world has been quick commerce (Q-Commerce, or Rapid Food Delivery). It excels on a union of E-Commerce mobile apps and last-mile delivery innovations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2022

Wumdrop is a successful last mile logistics company in South Africa. So, I knew my future at this company was over. The Birth of a Diaper Delivery Business. Roy and I were doing the delivery of these diapers in our cars – Ford Figo and Ford Fiesta 2 door hatchbacks, respectively. That is not a lot of volume.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2017

More consumers want faster, free delivery options from shippers. While new technologies, like drone delivery, big data analytics and the Internet of things (IoT) push the boundaries of traditional last mile delivery logistics, growing complexity continues to puzzle shippers. Give Consumers Options for Pickup.

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Locus

APRIL 27, 2023

Welcome to the age of AI-driven logistics solutions, where we bid adieu to old-fashioned, cumbersome approaches like managing supply chains on Excel spreadsheets, burdened with manual data input and restricted routing capabilities. Locus For nearly a decade, Locus has been revolutionizing the last-mile logistics landscape.

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