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CUSTOMER CENTRICITY IN SUPPLY CHAIN MATTERS

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

To lead the market and be competitive, it is necessary to put customers at the centre of operations, this is called customer centricity. Customers have multiple distribution channels to choose from at their convenience, such as in-store pick-up, home delivery, pick-up point delivery, one-day express delivery, and more.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

“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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How E-Commerce Companies Benefit from Using Freight Forwarders Beyond Courier Services

Dedola Global Logistics

While many e-commerce businesses often default to courier services for smaller or express deliveries, there’s an added dimension to logistics through freight forwarding. This includes ocean containers and air cargo. Schedule some time with one of our experts to discuss your shipping needs.

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AUTOMATION OF PACKAGING IN THE COURIER INDUSTRY

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

I got the idea to share this blog when I received and unpacked a delivery at the weekend. How to make the most of the packaging space in a delivery box? The operation of CMC CartonWrap robot system. Perhaps in the near future, most of the express deliveries we receive will be packaged by such robots.

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LastMile Dialogues: Maximizing unit economics to unlock last mile efficiencies

Locus

In this session, titled “Maximizing unit economics to unlock last mile efficiencies,” representatives from leading Courier and Express Parcel (CEP) companies of Indonesia gathered together to look at the growth story of the industry, discuss key operational challenges, and the ways in which a digital-first approach can catalyze their development.

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How Floranow is Maximizing Customer Delight With Locus

Locus

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. We can simply upload our tasks on the platform, making it really simple for scheduling and routing delivery.”

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

3PL Links

The truth is that shoppers are increasingly expressing a desire for agility. 73% of consumers now expect businesses to have same-day delivery choices. 56% of respondents to another Capterra survey said they would not purchase products from companies that offer high freight and prolonged delivery periods.