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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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Digitization in the Making – A reflection post-pandemic frenzy!

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supply chain and logistics is often labeled as a digital laggard with a high level of inertia. Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. What is it that is holding the supply chain and logistics industry back? It needs to be understood.

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Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

There is a long way to go, particularly for brands whose products are shipped thousands of miles to reach overseas customers, requiring air freight transportation to keep within acceptable delivery times. Nearly half (49%) stated they would prefer their cross-border parcels to be carbon neutral. How can it be done?

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supply chain and logistics are at the centre of our economy. Supply chain and logistics is often labelled as a digital laggard with a high level of inertia. Logistics service providers set up their portals to more efficiently deal with and manage ad-hoc quotations and bookings. Technology is a key enabler of the transformation.

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The Importance of Transparency in Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

” The staff at Supply Chain Link notes, “The terms ‘visibility’ and ‘transparency’ are often used interchangeably in the logistics world. Logistics providers market benefits of visibility and transparency, but it has many customers wondering what exactly the difference is between the two terms.