Category: Supply Chain Optimization

Contactless Food and Grocery Delivery

Grocery

Ensuring Contactless Food and Grocery Delivery in times of Social Distancing

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Shweta Sarma

Mar 26, 2020

As nations declare complete lockdowns and billions across the globe embrace social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, consumer buying behavior is changing dramatically. The fear and anxiety of the pandemic is making people stock up pantry and household staples, cleaning supplies, medicines and other necessities. Panic and uncertain buying behavior is causing ripples […]

Network Optimization

Supply Chain Optimization

Network Optimization is the way to go for Supply Chain Enterprises

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Shweta Sarma

Jan 8, 2020

“Today’s supply chains are perfectly suited for the needs of businesses 20 years ago.”  If we look at the current state of affairs in the supply chain industry, this statement stands just true. However, modern-day supply chains are highly complex. In this competitive and dynamic landscape, supply chain enterprises need more agility to stand out […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Last Mile Delivery Optimization

How Hollywood can teach us supply chain lessons: The red carpet of logistics

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locus_dhruv

Aug 23, 2019

The power of film is well masked behind the facade of Hollywood scandals and celebrity faff. If you take a closer look, some movies can leave a lasting impression on principles to adopt in real life. With increasingly complex consumer demand patterns and globalization of operations, your supply chain could use a helping hand. The […]

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Last Mile Delivery Optimization

Locus’ 60-second Guide to Omnichannel Retail

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Nishith Rastogi

Dec 17, 2018

‘Omnichannel’ is the latest buzzword in the FMCG and Retail industry.  Every retailer now wants different channels to deliver its goods, and all of a sudden, selling simply through the traditional brick and mortar shops is not good enough. But what is omnichannel and why do companies even need it Omnichannel retailing is a fully-integrated […]

Supply Chain Meet-Up Bangalore

Supply Chain Optimization

We hosted the best supply chain brains under one roof, here is what they had to say

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locus_dhruv

Dec 11, 2018

Locus recently organized the first Supply Chain Meetup in India in collaboration with The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. The event was hosted in Bangalore, with the best minds of supply chain from various industries joining the event. With the top leaders of the logistics under one roof, the discussion was lively, and the group discussed […]

Expanding with accountability: The Supply Chain Story of Bigbasket

Last Mile Delivery Optimization

Expanding with accountability: The Supply Chain Story of Bigbasket

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locus_dhruv

Nov 19, 2018

As a growing venture, we understand the complexities of expansion first hand. More regions to serve, additional clients and unfamiliar avenues often lead to many unforeseen challenges. And even though every business dreams of growing big, only a few are ready for added responsibilities. The supply chain and its development is at the heart of […]