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Navigating Returns: Five Strategies for Shippers to Reduce Return to Origin

Locus

Shipping the wrong product can be fixed by optimizing the package sorting process. It is vital that shippers optimize the below metric to success in their overall growth. Auto Sorting Packages : Manually checking the packages ,addresses, and then assigning them to a compatible vehicle is a tiring task to say the least.

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First Attempt Delivery Rate: The Metric for CEP & Retail Success

Locus

Whether it is a retail or a CEP business, first attempt delivery success can reduce costs involved in executing multiple deliveries (for the same order), storage of packages and management of personnel. Map any delivery package to the customer with only time of delivery and location. Get in touch with us for a free demo.

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Go Green or Go Home: Why Sustainability in the Last Mile is Crucial for Your Business

Locus

At the same time it can improve accuracy in order dispatching , easily prioritize and filter batches, and speed up packaging, shipping and last-mile delivery. Pack deliveries efficiently: By rethinking their packaging strategy, brands can significantly reduce their carbon footprint. Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo.

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Why You Should Choose Companies with Green Supply Chains

EC Sourcing Group

Is packaging and delivery eco-friendly? Share supplier-specific information and requirements with your suppliers to get updates on the metrics they use to measure their own sustainability performance. Reduction in packaging costs and fuel. Key questions to ask include: How much waste am I producing?

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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How to Calculate the Cost of Transport

Locus

They are: Distance Package weight, size, and density Delivery speed Delivery failures Handling of goods Destination of goods Let’s look at each one of them. Package weight, size, and density When the package size and weight are bigger and its density, the freight costs will be higher. Click here !

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How to Calculate the Cost of Transport

Locus

They are: Distance Package weight, size, and density Delivery speed Delivery failures Handling of goods Destination of goods Let’s look at each one of them. Package weight, size, and density When the package size and weight are bigger and its density, the freight costs will be higher. Click here !