Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

The biggest challenge that logistics providers face is rising last-mile carrier delivery costs. Retailers and logistics providers should not shift the burden of costs on the consumers as it makes them unhappy and leads to churn. What do you mean by last mile delivery costs in logistics?

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

dollars by 2030 , increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.6% from 2022 to 2030. At the same time, the demand for urban last-mile delivery is forecast to grow by 78% by 2030 , leading to 36% more delivery vehicles in the world’s top 100 cities. Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo. billion U.S.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

trillion by 2030. Shippers must consider reverse logistics to reduce the cost of returns. Experience our smart delivery management system for seamless reverse logistics. Sustainable Supply Chain: Green logistics used to be a pipe dream for many companies. Shippers must captivate their customers in various ways.

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2017

HP has a printer that can order ink and have it shipped directly to your door automatically. He relayed how he saw a demo of true shelf-aware systems at a retail location that sends alerts in real-time when a stock out happens directly to a mobile phone. Recognize drones have the potential to redefine the cost of last-mile logistics.

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Locus

MARCH 30, 2023

Final-mile delivery contributes to 53% of the total cost of shipping. It is a unique microscope that allows your business to obtain a comprehensive picture of your last-mile logistics costs. As the demand for last-mile delivery is expected to steep, enterprise businesses are looking to digitalize their last-mile logistics operations.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

One of the major factors that contributed to its success is its tight control over its retail logistics. A key issue plaguing the global logistics industry is a shortage of drivers. This figure is expected to climb up to a staggering number of 162,000 by 2030. Else, it is optimal to choose outsourced fleets. Data security.

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