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Shippers & Carriers – Carbon Neutral Shipping no longer a choice 

Locus

But brands must understand that customers are discerning and are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of logistics. According to a study by Stand.earth, the last mile courier industry annually emits approximately 500,000 tonnes of CO2 in India, three million tonnes in Europe, and four million tonnes in the US.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

The biggest challenge that logistics providers face is rising last-mile carrier delivery costs. Retailers and logistics providers should not shift the burden of costs on the consumers as it makes them unhappy and leads to churn. What do you mean by last mile delivery costs in logistics?

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In Focus: 2023 SCM Strategies for Industry Leaders

Locus

3PLs Will Be Key for SCM A recent study projected that the 3PL market size could expand to $2.3 Shippers must consider reverse logistics to reduce the cost of returns. Experience our smart delivery management system for seamless reverse logistics. trillion by 2030.

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Last-mile Dialogues: Make Your D2c Strategy a Winner With an Intelligent SCM Solution

Locus

According to a study, 55% of consumers prefer to buy directly from brands, and a further 40% of shoppers say they will purchase from a D2C brand in the next five years. Brands need to adopt the latest supply chain and last-mile logistics solutions to make the D2C model a successful business strategy.

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Value-adding Features of a Great Freight Rating System Within a TMS

GlobalTranz

Platforms need to communicate smoothly with transactions and feed into all supply chain and logistics systems. Only 35 percent of shippers use TMS to manage operations, according to the Logistics Management’s 2014 Technology Usage Study. Not all TMS systems can handle the logistical needs of such companies.

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Last Mile Automation: Intelligent Routing is Key to Success

Locus

Last-mile logistics is a pain point for both retailers and delivery partners, who are well-acquainted with the complexities that come with it. One of the biggest challenges is routing, which is a crucial aspect of last-mile logistics. ” Expensive reverse logistics: Let’s face it, returns are a part of life for retailers.

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How Implementing a Logistics Dispatch Software Can Improve Your Last-Mile Efficiencies?

Locus

Here are some last-mile delivery challenges often faced by dispatchers and logistics planners. Rising last-mile delivery costs Poor logistics visibility Inaccurate calculation of Expected Time of Arrival (ETA) Inadequate route planning Delayed deliveries Usage of outdated delivery tools and technologies Failed and missed deliveries.