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How to Ensure Effective Third-Party Deliveries and Excellence in Your E-commerce Logistics Operations

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We see many debates going around on whether businesses should make use of owned or outsourced fleets. But how do they ensure effective third-party deliveries and excellence in their e-commerce logistics operations, given that they outsource last-mile logistics to third-party providers? Schedule a demo with us!

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The Essential List of Logistics Acronyms and Abbreviations for Retailers

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A recent survey forecasts that retail sales will soar to $32.76 3PL – Third Party Logistics Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers offer outsourced logistics services, including warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment. If there is one industry that continues to scale robustly, it is Retail.

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What Is Order Fulfillment and It’s Process and Strategies

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In a recent global survey of 31,040 shoppers, 41% said they wanted to receive the product within 24 hours, and 24% wanted to receive their orders in less than two hours. It can outsource its fulfillment during holidays, peak seasons, or festivals. Also, it allows companies to track, refill, and manage their inventory levels.

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How to Calculate the Cost of Transport

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A recent Insider Intelligence survey confirms this by stating that last-mile delivery contributes to more than 53% of shipping costs. This increases efficiency and helps businesses reduce freight rates even if they outsource the shipments. It is also the most expensive part of the supply chain.

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How to Calculate the Cost of Transport

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A recent Insider Intelligence survey confirms this by stating that last-mile delivery contributes to more than 53% of shipping costs. This increases efficiency and helps businesses reduce freight rates even if they outsource the shipments. It is also the most expensive part of the supply chain.

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Why automation is the next step in your dispatch optimization journey

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According to a McKinsey survey , close to 70 percent of consumers switched brands and retailers if they found a product to be out of stock. The routes can be created and customized across either captive, controlled, or outsourced fleets , and can be updated in real-time to incorporate priority deliveries. Share and Enjoy !

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With Great Volumes Comes Great Uncertainty: A Guide to Navigating Peak Season 2021

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According to McKinsey Consumer Pulse surveys undertaken by the firm, close to 75% of people that are using digital channels for the first time will continue to do so even after normalcy is restored. To know how you can make the best of the peak season, click here to sign up for a demo with Locus today. Share and Enjoy !