With gas prices reaching an all-time high in many locations, you want to know how this change will affect your business. The delivery industry is especially vulnerable to fluctuations in fuel costs. So how do rising gas prices influence business-to-business (B2B) delivery services? Gas prices impact product delivery services because higher fuel costs drive up shipping expenses. The details are …
As eCommerce grows in popularity, proponents debate whether outsourcing or in-house delivery is best. Consumers make a lot of online orders across the retail and food industries, and one thing they have come to expect is quick delivery times. Either method can provide the fast and efficient service needed to keep up with your customers’ influx of orders, but the …
In the past few years, we’ve drastically changed how we shop for, ship and use products. With supply chains issues making certain products scarce, you may want to know what’s on the horizon for supply chain trends for 2022. Today’s trends show that supply chains are changing more than ever before, continuing to evolve with the changing landscape of consumerism. Paying …
In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people around the globe spend money and consume products on a regular basis. In the United States and many countries around the globe, the demand for safe at-home delivery and same-day delivery options skyrocketed throughout the past 18 months. With labor shortages and global traffic restrictions, the global supply chain has been under …
Dispatchers for logistics work to ensure the consistent delivery of goods to your customers within the agreed service terms. This is a complex task that requires a carefully planned delivery schedule and a highly-skilled management team. Unforeseen problems can often occur in the delivery process in even the best-laid plans. Mitigating the fallout from these issues requires expert problem solvers. …
Providing your user with an excellent delivery experience is just as valuable as your ability to offer a high-quality product. A positive experience can make or break whether buyers will trust your product or service in the future. ShipStation’s latest report reveals that around 83% of customers might not consider buying from a retailer after a negative delivery experience. Choosing the best …
The transportation and logistics industry is advancing rapidly and has completely rewritten the standards for on-road delivery. Recently, more companies have begun directing their focus to the vehicles they use for deliveries and how they can improve upon their efficiency. Electric vehicles, or EVs, have overhauled the automobile manufacturing process and are a clean and effective solution revolutionizing the logistics …
Forward logistics refers to moving supplies and products through the production chain to get to the customer. But this aspect only reflects half of the overall logistics field. The other half, reverse logistics, is less well-known, and few businesses consider its importance. With effective processes to move goods back from the consumer, businesses can benefit in multiple ways and gain …
Jump to Benefits of Route Planning Route Planning Challenges How to Optimize Your Planning If you deliver products, you may have noticed route planning’s impact on productivity and effectiveness. Efficient logistics route planning can make all the difference for your business. It helps conserve resources, promotes driver confidence and retention and improves customer satisfaction, among other benefits. Route planning is …
With more and more consumers demanding nearly instantaneous delivery services, businesses are struggling to meet their customers’ expectations. In particular, the final step of getting a package to a customer’s doorstep — known as last-mile delivery — can be especially challenging for companies, depending on their location, size and scope of operations. In this article, we’ll go over what last-mile …