Category: Last Mile Delivery Optimization

Travelling Salesman Problem Cost Effective

E-Commerce

Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) and the Role of AI in Solving it

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Lakshmi D

Mar 2, 2020

Updated: Apr 19, 2022 Traveling is a prerequisite for all salespersons. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are seriously working on expanding their customer base with a strong e-commerce presence. But for the growth and expansion of any business, traveling is a must.  When salespersons begin their day, they aim to make the most of it […]

Rider Problems

Last Mile Delivery Optimization

Smart logistics solutions are ‘in demand’ for on-demand services

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locus_dhruv

Feb 7, 2020

This is a good time to be a customer. Yeah, really! Almost everything you need is an app away.  Want a cab? Open Uber or Lyft or Didi or Ola, depending on your geography; want food reviews? Open Yelp or Zomato; want your house to be cleaned? Open a home services app.  You get the […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery Software for Last-Mile Operations

Fleet Optimization

How Electronic Proof of Delivery Software Improves Last Mile Customer Experience

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Shweta Sarma

Jan 27, 2020

Latest Update: Dec 1, 2020 Most digital and contactless services have seen increased adoption since April. With more than half of new and increased users reporting an intent to continue post-COVID-19. by McKinsey Survey: US consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis, Nov 2020 It would have seemed like a joke if someone had spoken seriously […]

e Grocery Last Mile Delivery Optimization

E-Commerce

The Changing Logistics of Grocery Stores with Last Mile Grocery Delivery Route Optimization

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Shweta Sarma

Dec 4, 2019

Last Mile Grocery Delivery: E-Commerce has significantly transformed consumer buying behaviour. In recent years, there has been a major shift from retail shopping to eGrocery shopping among consumers. The caliber of delivering groceries on the same day has completely changed the landscape of grocery purchases and e-grocery supply chain with innovative online retailers. Though food […]

Last Mile & White Glove Delivery Solutions

3PL

White Glove Services: Everything You Need to Know

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Shweta Sarma

Oct 28, 2019

The tremendous growth of e-commerce has redefined the meaning of luxury among consumers worldwide. It is no longer defined by the monetary value of goods but by the unique, exclusive experience associated with buying something. In e-commerce, this luxury experience is characterized by convenience, speed and some kind of emotional fulfillment. While the modern customer […]

How your supply chain can accommodate the festive season rush

E-Commerce

How your supply chain can accommodate the festive season rush: Santa’s gifting you logistics solutions this year

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locus_dhruv

Sep 16, 2019

Deck the halls with gifts and turkeys! It’s that time of the year again when retailers get a whole lot richer, and customers get a whole lot satisfied. The festive season has always been joyous and celebratory, if you don’t run a store, that is. With Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year lined up […]

Implementing incentive-based pay for delivery executives: Performance over Pressure

Last Mile Delivery Optimization

Implementing incentive-based pay for delivery executives: Performance over Pressure

Come hell or high water, your customer’s delivery always makes its way to the comfort of their home with the help of what are commonly known as delivery executives. These saviors work round the clock, and always turn up on your customer’s doorsteps with sunken eyes and broken smiles, clearly trying to deliver value with […]

Locus FMGC Future 2025

E-Commerce

What’s in store for FMCG in 2025? We just found out from experts

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Shweta Sarma

Sep 10, 2019

Future of FMCG Supply Chain: The global consumer goods industry is currently going through a phase of massive transformation. Companies now need to break traditions and implement solid new-age strategies in producing, selling and distributing goods. To discuss the changing dynamics of the FMCG industry and the trends that are shaping the future of consumer […]