LOCUS LATEST BLOGS
Route Optimization
Specialized Route Optimization Engine VS Google Maps Route Optimization: What’s the Difference?
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 […]
3PL
Route Optimization for Third-party Logistics Operators: Making your Logistics Operations Economical
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 […]
Sustainability
Alibaba Offers a Helping Hand to Combat Coronavirus in China With Green Logistics
Coronavirus outbreak drives demand for China's online grocers. Alibaba has stepped up to fight the deadly rampant with green logistics. Read to know more!
Last Mile Delivery Optimization
Smart logistics solutions are ‘in demand’ for on-demand services
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 […]
News
The Food Delivery Market Battle in India Set to Intensify With Zomato’s Acquisition of Ubereats
The foodtech industry is expected to heat up with Zomato's UberEats acquisition. What might be the opportunities for logistics and hyperlocal deliveries?
Fleet Optimization
How Electronic Proof of Delivery Software Improves Last Mile Customer Experience
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 […]
News
Reliance Now Set to Disrupt Indian E-commerce
Reliance launches its much-awaited e-commerce venture, JioMart, India’s newest online supermarket. Will it do to e-commerce what it did to telecom?
Supply Chain Optimization
Network Optimization is the way to go for Supply Chain Enterprises
“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 […]
MOST POPULAR
EDITOR’S PICKS