Locus

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This maxim has created many success stories in business. Each business has various demands it makes on its owners. There are two ways to go about fulfilling the many demands of a business: Fulfill them in-house or outsource these tasks to third parties. Why 3PL providers could be the answer for efficient home services.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

Effective supply chain management is often beset with challenges in today’s dynamic business landscape. As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident that your organisation can benefit from partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

When your business poorly executes the order fulfillment process, it delays deliveries. With an effective order fulfillment process, businesses can ensure the trust and loyalty of customers. So, order fulfillment is critical for businesses to provide customers with cost-effective, timely, and delightful deliveries.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Inspite of having a loyal customer base, many businesses experienced a downfall in their revenues. Logistics industry was experiencing capacity constraints, driver shortages, sudden upticks in e-commerce demand, new technologies, different fulfillment models , delays, port congestions, canal blockage etc. Rewind to 2021!

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Carter Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Blog Topics. The capacity shortage in the transportation industry is at its peak due to chronic driver shortage along with the booming of e-commerce in both B2B and B2C businesses. Explosion of e-commerce – This is the year of online retail and the growth rate for e-commerce transactions has been skyrocketing.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog by our friends at 2 Flow. In this blog, they discuss everything you need to know about a 3PL business. What is 3PL? There are several definitions of 3PL. 3PL Services: What is Provided? 3PL Services: What is Provided? . These include: .

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

It is accurate to state that logistics play a crucial role in how businesses run. Predictive analytics can revolutionize how businesses approach logistics, which is where they come into play. Despite the many benefits, there are application issues with predictive analytics deployment in logistics that businesses need to be aware of.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

With over 650 million deliveries executed, the Locus Platform has helped brands across e-commerce, e-grocery, retail, manufacturing, 3PL, and home service (phew!) Detailed insights and reports help in making better business decisions and identifying the top performing and laggard business units and resources.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

There is a far greater likelihood that the business will be profitable when its logistics are efficiently planned and flow together quickly. The top businesses in the industry are already utilizing some of the major robotic automation ideas listed below, which you may implement in your warehouse to spur growth in 2023.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

With online sales volumes poised to increase yet again this holiday season, supply chains everywhere are making preparations to deal with the challenging influx of customers and business. But just how are companies impacted in the way they set up their shipping departments during the busiest weekend in e-commerce?

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

With the fluctuations in this complex business, shippers everywhere find it harder to meet their shipping goals and get the right solutions for their supply chains. That’s where partnering with a 3PL can help. Partnering with a 3PL gives you access to the best shipping rates possible. Affordable Solutions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. A better understanding of their business needs (on the carrier’s part). have increased their use of LTL transportation to support this uptick in e-commerce deliveries. Whitepaper. Case Study. Surcharges.

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Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, businesses are at the cusp of new changes in the supply chain that includes evolving customer expectations, omnichannel purchasing, and the shipping of unpredictable volumes. With the supply chains of all businesses going through a transformational shift, it is important for them to make tough decisions concerning logistics models.

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Locus

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As the supply chain is becoming more complex and quicker, businesses need to adopt real-time communication to stay ahead of the curve. 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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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Truck fleet management continues to benefit and suffer from the continued surge of e-commerce. And it is essential to augment the trucking fleet management process, monitor existing resources, allocate assets , and review day-to-day fleet operations. And freight KPIs can serve as a valuable tool for freight market intelligence.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

While the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden upheaval for businesses all over the world, the impact of the climate crisis has been slower and insidious. This can be done by defining what exactly ‘going green’ means for your business, and setting goals accordingly. What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. Download Now!

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 11, 2021

A rise in home-based e-commerce has resulted in a significant shift towards last-mile delivery. This can be an added cost for companies who choose to outsource in this way and also for companies who lose business to couriers. Redirect resources in a dynamic and unprecedented environment. COVID’s Costly Influence.

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Locus

OCTOBER 19, 2021

That was the time when e-commerce had just started to make its presence felt globally. This demand has skyrocketed during the pandemic, and many businesses have been struggling to cope. This led them to reach out to numerous pharmacy businesses offering same-day delivery. Can I order my medication online?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Red Stag Fulfillment who show us how an Order Fulfillment Solution can help reduce risk. Want to lose customers and sink your business into the ground? Of course, you probably want your business to thrive. 3PL fulfillment. 3PL Fulfillment. It couldn’t be simpler. Drop-Shipping.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

That’s especially true for organizations looking to manage e-commerce. Remember that the unprecedented demands of e-commerce have also added pressure on shippers to find capacity throughout all industries. Clearly, the need for technology is absolute. Instantaneous analysis. Network-wide views. Drill-down functions.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 29, 2019

Wages are going up, business confidence is high, it seems like everything in the job market is flowing well! 3PLs use the latest technology to help discover hidden capacity. You can leverage a 3PL’s resources to work for you. Unemployment levels are flirting with all-time lows. Carriers are having a tough time recruiting.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The 2021 peak shipping season is on track to break records, and for months, industry experts, including Inbound Logistics, have discussed how the ongoing peak of e-commerce from 2020 will lead to added pressure for this holiday shopping season. Supply Chain Confidence Remains Strong Despite Slight Setbacks .

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3PL Insights

MARCH 3, 2023

Due to the constantly changing consumer demands, a ripple effect is experienced throughout the supply chain, resulting in a greater demand for more robust value-added services from 3PLs. By outsourcing these services to 3PLs, companies can focus on their core competencies. This approach prioritizes quality and efficiency of work.

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Locus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

e-commerce companies, retailers, courier and parcel services, FMCGs, and many other logistics players need to comply with the DPDP. Organizations not technologically and human resource-equipped to prevent data breaches could face hefty penalties, reaching up to Rs 250 crores.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL?

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The height of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to close their doors, in some cases for good. Trucking firms, in an effort to keep their own doors open, issued extensive layoffs to compensate for the loss of business. So much so that some companies had to turn away new business in favor of trying to hire new drivers.

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Locus

MAY 16, 2023

Businesses are bullish about the future of last-mile delivery in India, and the numbers reflect it. The same report says that e-commerce shipments will grow to over 5000 million by 2025 from 1364 million in 2018. This feature allows businesses to make their deliveries more predictable and consistent for their customers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 9, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services. Business Applications. Business Process Outsourcing. Human Resources. Digital Commerce. CommerceEdge – Digital Commerce. CRM Digital Commerce. e-Banking Consumer. e-Banking Corporate. View all Infosys blogs.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

In the end, the top priority has to remain being able to survive and prospers as a business. Now, a new book on sustainability, titled “ Balancing Green ,” and I will say though I didn’t agree with everything inside, it is a comprehensive and insightful look into what is actually a very complex and multi-layered subject.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

A little more than 20 years ago, I was doing some consulting for a company called Indiana Glass, then a division of Lancaster Colony, at its Dunkirk, IN factory just outside of Muncie. Alas, it appears the factory was shuttered more than a decade ago. But there is one image I will never forget from my time there.

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