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Implementing Last-mile Delivery Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology.

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. As driving greater sustainability is a key factor in reducing risk.

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Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions

Freightos

WebCargo data shows that as air cargo demand and rates climbed, and backlogs at India’s warehouses and receiving terminals grew, the degree to which air carriers’ operations were digitalized was a determining factor in how smoothly they were able to handle the surge. Asia air cargo rates increased 43% to N.

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Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

However, there is one area that Asia could do better to show true global leadership: sustainable growth that respects the environment. Asia Pacific is often looked upon as a slow mover for de-carbonization — the one that only follows what is “required” by the West. Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains.

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Embracing the Supply Chain as A Complex Non-linear System

Supply Chain Shaman

My reply to my friend is that “The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. I think that the circular pattern we see is a system out of control.” I think that we are trying to manage an out-of-control system. The focus of the writing by Donella Meadows is on managing leverage points in a system to drive change.

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3 Ways Technology Can Enable Retailers to Enhance Deliveries in 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

This can happen when consumers order items such as a set of furniture or a TV and sound system. Three Ways Technology Creates Better Big & Bulky Deliveries. Big & bulky deliveries present many challenges to retailers but technology can help provide solutions. Technology Enhanced Deliveries – Final Thoughts.

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Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems. Having the right transportation technology can improve everything from route efficiency to supply chain sustainability. The supply chain technology provider’s record. You will want to consider your potential transportation technology provider’s track record.