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 …
Is shipping freight an integral part of your business? If so, you probably face rising costs across your transportation logistics. Along with the typical price increase in equipment and fuel costs, a shipper may face budget pressures from various directions. Monitoring logistics costs is essential to your business, and you may be actively seeking new ways to reduce these costs. …
Jump to Speed Scheduled Drivers Reliable Service Security Cost Savings Package Restrictions Freed Up Resources Support Services Liability Customer Retention In today’s fast-paced world where speed is paramount, a standard delivery service won’t always get the job done. A courier service can step in and provide a much quicker and more reliable solution than old-fashioned “snail mail” or other …
When you work in an essential industry like health care, manufacturing or the automotive business, you need proven, dependable ways to manage your logistics and provide on-time deliverables for your clients. Improving logistics efficiency is critical for your timeliness, profits, reputation and success. What Does an Efficient Logistics Process Look Like? An efficient logistics process in a business offers …
Third-party logistics (3PL) has increasingly become a key part of many companies’ strategies for success. In 2018, the 3PL market generated over $931 billion worldwide in economic value. Take a moment to learn more about what 3PL is and the benefits of 3PL that have motivated companies of all kinds to outsource portions of their logistics operations. What Is Third-Party Logistics? Third-party logistics …
COVID-19 has brought many disruptions to business processes and the national and global supply chains. In a March 2020 survey by the Institute for Supply Management, 75% of surveyed companies reported pandemic-related supply chain disruptions. More recently, more than 60% of supply chain and logistics companies have experienced either some or a significant detrimental effect to their supply, demand and logistics operations. Though this …