Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Setting New Standards in On-time Deliveries The improvement FKS’s on-time delivery rate was hindered by inherent challenges. A formidable jump in FKS’s on-time delivery success rate, touching an industry-best 95%, up from 85%. Want to turn your last-minute delivery challenges into triumphs? The result?

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

But here’s the kicker for retailers: amidst all this chaos, they’ve got to keep their delivery costs lean without compromising on giving customers a smooth and enjoyable experience. This seamless blend of shopping experiences does more than just boost customer satisfaction; it cleverly distributes the delivery load.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This temporary shift in emphasis from receiving shipments to fulfilling customer orders will ensure faster delivery speed and maximize your sales potential during the holiday season.” Walmart now says it is addressing this scenario with this late-night delivery service for on-line orders at over 4,000 stores nationwide.

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Locus

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For a successful retail business today, making deliveries on time is the most basic of customer expectations. As online deliveries become the norm, delivery experiences take a more holistic form and must deliver more than just the package that was ordered. Choose from many delivery options.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

An end-to-end dispatch management system plays a critical role in streamlining the dispatch process, making it more efficient, and reducing the risk of human error, leading to overall improvement in on-time delivery rates. This will increase the cost of delivery for the company, leading to a revenue slump.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The importance of staying on schedule. When capacity is tight and elasticity in supply chains are at breaking points, shippers are a critical part of making sure the shipment operations are kept running on schedule, helping drivers to maximize their hours of service. But shipment characteristics go beyond maintaining a schedule.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2024

Customized Delivery Schedules: Redefines the delivery experience by aligning it precisely with what the customer anticipates, turning every delivery into an interaction that’s as personal as it is punctual. The post Traditional TMSs are Dead: The Rise of the Modern TMS appeared first on Locus Blog.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Time To Read: 2 minutes In the competitive realm of last-mile delivery, understanding and optimizing key performance indicators (KPIs) is paramount to success. In this blog post, we’ll delve into some of the most crucial KPIs for last-mile delivery businesses to monitor — categorized by routing, orders, and driver metrics.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

There has to be tight control over inventory, and production planning and scheduling need to ensure product delivery. Production management: A scheduling and planning system available in an ERP system will help plan production schedules. In addition, demand forecasting has to be accurate and costs have to be managed.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In past blogs, we have discussed different types of manufacturing – discrete and process. Manufacturing planning and scheduling. Planning and scheduling need to take into account the time required for the recipe to be completed and then the conversion into finished goods, probably of different sizes.

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Locus

MARCH 24, 2023

ETA is a crucial aspect of shipping and logistics, as it helps retailers and delivery partners plan and organize their operations efficiently. In this blog, we’ll explore the concept of ETA in shipping and the challenges that retailers and delivery partners face in ensuring timely deliveries.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the competitive world of e-commerce and supply chain management, ensuring timely and efficient product deliveries can be the difference between a repeat customer and a missed opportunity. But what really is the magic behind these seamless deliveries? To unearth invaluable insights on the state of last-mile delivery across Asia.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

With real-time information about the production schedule, MRP can automatically recommend what inventory will be needed and when it is needed. Making informed decisions about order quantities and delivery timelines. Using information from MRP and supplier deliveries to monitor and evaluate supplier performance. In an Industry 4.0

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 25, 2022

Once the customer places the order, the PC is assembled and shipped for delivery. Customer delivery lead time — the time from when a customer places an order to when it is delivered. Processes such as order-to-delivery, sometimes called order-to-cash, is key to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Understanding these logistics is important for manufacturers and builders aiming to streamline operations and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries. Materials need to arrive in a precise sequence to keep construction flowing smoothly, making scheduling a critical component of the logistics plan.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Step into the world of last-mile delivery, the unsung hero of the e-commerce world. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. These include: 1.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

This blog will familiarize readers with line haul transportation by introducing the critical components such as line haul trucking and carrier tracking, and also give a brief insight into line haul optimization and last-mile delivery optimization. trillion U.S. from 2019 to 2027. What is line haul transportation?

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Likewise, given that drivers making last-mile deliveries face many obstacles on the road, it is necessary to help them avoid these with effective route planning. This blog discusses setting up efficient delivery routes (secret routes) for your drivers. What is delivery route planning? Let’s start the ride!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

First, you must recognize and evaluate inefficiencies preventing you from accomplishing your business goals, such as: Inability to provide realistic delivery dates: This is a classic sign that Production does not have visibility of load and capacity, and/or materials availability, and therefore cannot promise accurate delivery dates to Sales.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been identified as one of the 20 Representative Vendors in the 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling and Last-Mile Technologies. To be recognized as an emerging technology leader among brands across the globe is monumental for any growing business.

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Locus

OCTOBER 18, 2023

However, in the domain of delivery fulfillment services , the spotlight is often on the drivers, who are on the front lines ensuring SLA adherence. In today’s fast-paced delivery world, a comprehensive navigation system isn’t a luxury; it’s an imperative. But navigation isn’t solely the driver’s responsibility.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

on-time delivery rates The buyers that Floranow caters to are currently based in the GCC and Jordan. Given that last-mile accounts for close to 50% of all shipping costs, it was essential to get this right to ensure timeliness of delivery, maintain the freshness of the product, and keep operating costs in check.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One of his key tasks is to take stock of the various shipments to be delivered and assign them to delivery executives. As a floor supervisor, John has intimate knowledge of the strengths of each delivery executive and the vehicles that they drive. Otherwise, he risks slowing them down with every follow-up, and potential delays.

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Locus

JUNE 7, 2023

In the fast-paced world of last-mile delivery, a hidden culprit often goes unnoticed: vehicle idling. This blog explores the concept of vehicle idling in last-mile delivery, its consequences, and why it demands our attention. Last-mile delivery is driven by movement and every pause in movement is a period of productivity wasted.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Delayed Delivery: According to research, 26% of customers return the product due to delayed delivery. This might be a small number, however, this number will grow in countries without proper literacy and areas without clear landmarks, leading to failed deliveries. Reasons Why Shippers Face Returns?

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Locus

DECEMBER 9, 2022

To satisfy the increasing customer demand and enhance their competitiveness, they are under constant pressure to improve their First Attempt Delivery Rate (FADR). Things have become highly difficult for CEP and retail businesses to improve their delivery success rate. Gone are the days of week-long delivery times.

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Locus

APRIL 18, 2023

As a result, many dispatchers, field managers, and fleet managers could reduce the time to plan schedules to a few minutes from hours. Optimal route recommendations: Locus’ Route Optimization Software considers 180+ real-world constraints like time windows, traffic, and roadblocks and then generates optimal routes for the delivery.

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Locus

MARCH 10, 2023

Rather than waiting in store queues or anticipating home deliveries, he will receive the food when the match starts. A survey of 1,000 global shoppers stated that curbside deliveries and pickups rose by 190 percentage points in North America after the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s what curbside pickup does.

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Locus

MAY 10, 2023

She remembers her trusty on-demand delivery app for groceries. She tracks the delivery in real-time and prepares to receive the groceries. Sarah effortlessly replenishes her groceries thanks to the on-demand delivery app , saving time and energy. What is on-demand delivery all about? How does on-demand delivery operate?

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. Surveyed shippers indicated the most desired features in a 3PL’s TMS include: Real-time Tracking Delivery Notifications Delivery Tracking Delivery Scheduling. On-time deliveries. have increased their use of LTL transportation to support this uptick in e-commerce deliveries.

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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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Freightera

MARCH 3, 2022

It’s not uncommon for our clients to ask us why a driver didn’t call them ahead of delivery when they specifically wrote this request in the special instructions section of the bill of lading (BOL). . A call ahead service is a request to have the driver call the delivery location anywhere between 5 minutes and 2 hours before delivery.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Getting closer to customers: The heightened demand from last-mile delivery has driven local retailers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to invest in micro-fulfillment or regional fulfillment centers. Its branded tracking page and timely alerts empower businesses to update end customers about delivery statuses.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Delivery Constraints: Load matching considers time-sensitive deliveries, special delivery locations with access restrictions, or specialized handling requirements. For instance, 41% of global shoppers expect same-day delivery for their purchases. compared to 2021, reaching $2.251 per mile.

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Locus

MARCH 2, 2022

And on-time deliveries are central to providing a seamless e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) experience. As the competition intensifies, retailers are placing their bets on new fulfillment models to fulfill steep same-day and two-day deliveries for customers. to come up with the optimal vehicle routes and schedules.

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Locus

AUGUST 10, 2022

When Shyft was first launched in the United Arab Emirates as a luggage delivery and airline check-in experiment in 2020, little did the team know that pivoting—a concept soon to be a buzzword—would be the defining moment in their growth journey. Also read: Change is the Only Constant in Last-Mile Delivery. Schedule Demo.

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