Category: Route Optimization

The future of E-commerce lies in achieving same-day and slot-based deliveries

3PL

The future of E-commerce lies in achieving same-day and slot-based deliveries

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locus_dhruv

Mar 4, 2020

Convenience. That’s the word of our times.  With all the apps doing the rounds, everything happens in an instant. Have a thought that the world should know? Type it, tweet it. Have a photo that you took on your weekend cycling trip, upload and post it with a crazy caption on Instagram. Hungry? Food from […]

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 […]

Route Optimization for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Route Optimization for the Pharmaceutical Industry: Countering last-mile delivery problems

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Lakshmi D

Feb 28, 2020

Pharmaceutical organizations spend on average 6% of their revenue on logistics- World Health Organization and Parenteral Drug Association statistics (WHO and PDA).  The pharmaceutical industry has been successful in creating life-saving drugs through advanced research and clinical trials. Transportation and storage determine the major success of pharma products globally. A small mistake in logistics can […]

Route Optimization VS Google Maps

Route Optimization

Specialized Route Optimization Engine VS Google Maps Route Optimization: What’s the Difference?

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Shweta Sarma

Feb 27, 2020

When carrying out complex logistics operations for a business, a number of other important factors must be considered. You need a smart solution that can automate your end-to-end logistics activities, save costs and reduce human dependency. Google Maps routes or other web route mapping services are not capable of doing that. That’s where advanced route optimization […]

Route Optimization for 3PL

3PL

Route Optimization for Third-party Logistics Operators: Making your Logistics Operations Economical

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Lakshmi D

Feb 18, 2020

Imagine a company in Mumbai wants to ship its products to California. This company does not have its own vehicles or transportation. What does it do? The company outsources its operations to a third-party logistics operator. This third-party logistics provider transports goods from one location to another.  Third-party logistics operators conduct logistics and transport activities […]

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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 […]