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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East

Locus

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high number of logistics shocks as seen in Africa. They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

2021 may not be a year for the logistics industry to cherish, but it was a year filled with a lot of takeaways. 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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The Top 6 Supply Chain Holiday Season Trends in 2021

Locus

Top 6 Supply chain Trends to Expect This 2021 Holiday Season for Businesses. For the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry, Direct-to-Consumer is a relatively new business model. Major buyers could see a hike of US$120 billion in costs in the next five years, due to these environmental risks in their supply chains.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

The latest capability for merchants shows that the e-commerce giant is trying to control more inventory deeper in the supply chain before it’s sold. 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.”

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How Floranow is Maximizing Customer Delight With Locus

Locus

Another key challenge was equitable pay: buyers ended up paying more and growers ended up getting less for their crops due to an ineffective and obsolete supply chain. One their biggest achievements in maximizing customer delight is by providing same-day express delivery with the help of the platform.

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Main Challenges in Same-Day Delivery: Use Technology As Your Ally

3PL Links

Additionally, the pandemic’s dramatic rise in online shopping forced businesses in a variety of industries to accept the challenge of delivering their goods at the same speed as food. The truth is that shoppers are increasingly expressing a desire for agility. In a nutshell, the operation data is safer on the cloud.

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3 Reasons to consider upskilling your TMS

Locus

In this blog, we’ll explore three compelling reasons why upskilling your TMS should be a top priority for your organization. Whether you’re a seasoned logistics veteran or just getting started in the industry, these insights will shed light on how a well-trained TMS can be a game-changer for your business.