Locus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Dispatchers in logistics have much to learn from the modern NFL scouts and how they operate. This tracking system and analytical insights enable companies to make the right dispatching decisions. Has the driver been able to complete deliveries on time? Has the First Attempted Delivery Rate (FADR) fallen for a driver?

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Autonomous vehicles are seen as the future of delivery, but current laws and technology still require human drivers. This leads to more time on the road, burnout, delayed deliveries. This culminates in extended road hours, potential burnout, and delayed deliveries – a stark juxtaposition to operational excellence.

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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. Locus’ DispatchIQ is an ideal platform for dispatch management in the last mile.

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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

APRIL 18, 2023

Here are the top last-mile logistics software companies in Indonesia to watch out for: Locus Locus is an all-in-one dispatch management platform that assists in making intelligent decisions for your last mile. As a result, many dispatchers, field managers, and fleet managers could reduce the time to plan schedules to a few minutes from hours.

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Locus

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Welcome all to the new world of delivery and fulfillment where timing isn’t just everything; it’s the only thing that matters. Apart from this, let’s find out why businesses in the delivery and fulfillment landscape must invest in real-time communication. Strengthen Brand Reputation Say that John is a dispatcher.

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Locus

JANUARY 2, 2023

Imagine your customer purchased a refrigerator and scheduled a two-hour window out of her busy schedule for its installation. How can you avoid missed deadlines, and stay on top of the schedule? There are two proven strategies to be on time whether you schedule appointments or deliveries: forward and backward scheduling. .

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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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Locus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Could there be a more opportune time in the Middle East than Ramadan to provide that delightful experience through deliveries and win more customers? Providing a delightful delivery experience during a peak season like Ramadan is easier said than done. No customer wants the delivery promises to be broken during these times.

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Locus

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Drawing parallels between this electrifying sports phenomenon and the dynamic world of dispatching reveals a tapestry of strategies, nuances, and insights. Drawing a parallel to the logistics domain, dispatchers maneuvering last-minute deliveries require profound insights and a panoramic view of their operations.

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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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Locus

MAY 21, 2023

Customers hate waiting for deliveries This meme is supposed to be funny, but good luck making someone who’s waiting for their package laugh at it. Nothing frustrates a customer more than a delivery delay beyond the time window that a business promises. But more than speedy deliveries, customers want predictable deliveries.

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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. hours alone.

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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

APRIL 13, 2023

This newly-added focus has pushed companies to invest in logistics software that helps them improve their delivery process and make it more customer-friendly. It is a real-world ready order-to-delivery dispatch management platform that helps companies solve their complexities and inefficiencies in last-mile delivery.

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Locus

JULY 5, 2023

Shippers tasked with overseeing their fleets, be they captive or outsourced, to ensure the successful completion of deliveries. The critical role of fleet management Without a doubt, fleet management plays an instrumental role for shippers and all other entities involved in last-mile deliveries.

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Locus

JANUARY 17, 2022

6 reasons home service businesses need dispatch planning software. But they should become smarter in improving the efficiency of fleets and how they carry out their dispatch planning. The role of dispatch planning software becomes crucial when dispatch operations are planned for home service businesses.

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Locus

JULY 20, 2023

And in the world of logistics and supply chain management, the more time spent by vehicles on the road in making deliveries, the better. Geographic and traffic conditions too can hinder delivery efficiency, especially in remote or intricate urban environments. They say that time is money. As much as 50%, according to some estimates.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Every sorting mistake that gets committed leads to a fall in on-time delivery rates , resulting in the company losing more dollars from its pocket. The company loses more money as the deliveries are reattempted due to sorting errors. This small mistake in the postcode results in delivery fulfillment delays of a package.

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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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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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Locus

AUGUST 2, 2022

We are excited to announce that Locus has been listed as a Sample Vendor for last-mile delivery solutions in the Gartner® Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2022. The report listed last-mile delivery solutions under the Slope of Enlightenment curve. ” How last-mile technologies are making a difference.

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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

MARCH 6, 2023

They will recommend it to others if they get a consistent positive delivery experience from a brand. Courier businesses use NPS as powerful feedback mechanisms to spot the gaps in their delivery services and make strategic decisions to bridge them. Modern customers care more about the predictability of deliveries than their speed.

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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 6, 2023

Time and day-definite deliveries: By offering your customers the flexibility to select their time slots, you can plan, optimize, schedule, and manage your deliveries effectively. Accurate delivery forecasts: Customers hate delays, even small ones. Overall, this affected their SLAs and reduced their delivery efficiency.

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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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Locus

APRIL 24, 2023

Want to find out how postal services inspired the modern last-mile deliveries? Read this piece World Post Day: How Postal Services Became The Bedrock of Modern-Day Last-Mile Deliveries 8. Measures like these cut the delivery time and cost of postal operations. Looking for the right solution for your last-mile delivery?

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

CO2 levels rise due to large volumes of e-commernce deliveries being transported and other industrial developments, causing long-term environmental issues. Carbon-neutral shipping encompasses various aspects, from the packaging of orders/goods to their delivery to the end customer. What is Carbon Neutral Shipping?

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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

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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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

JULY 17, 2023

As the world continues to embrace the convenience of doorstep deliveries, the food industry has caught up with the trend—projecting a market volume of $1.65 Busy lifestyles, remote work setups, and urbanization, all create the desire for time-saving solutions leading to a surge in demand for convenient food delivery services.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2023

In the world of supply chain logistics, the final mile of delivery to the end customer is pivotal for businesses to thrive and succeed. One way to achieve this optimization is through the use of technology and data analytics, such as Locus DMP (Delivery Management Platform). What is Delivery route optimization?

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Take last-mile deliveries for example. During the 2000s, the standard delivery time in the US for an e-commerce order was 8-10 days. Same-day and two-day deliveries are now the norms as businesses have successfully adapted to changing customer expectations over time. Use advanced route planning to achieve on-time delivery.

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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

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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