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No Deal Brexit: A Nightmare for European Logistics?
Brexit has been a sensational controversy for a long time now but long-delayed for several reasons. However, D-Day is approaching soon. The much-awaited divorce between the UK and the EU is scheduled to take place at 23:00 GMT on the 31st of October, making the Halloween of 2019 even more eventful. Brexit marks the scheduled […]
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What if the Oil Slipped?
The potential aftermath of Saudi Arabia attacks on world logistics. On Saturday, September 14, 2019, Saudi Arabia faced drone attacks at two major oil production facilities – Abqaiq and Khurais, run by state-owned Saudi Aramco. The attack crippled the world’s largest crude oil processing plant cutting down output by 5.7 million barrels per day (BPD), […]
E-Commerce
How your supply chain can accommodate the festive season rush: Santa’s gifting you logistics solutions this year
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 […]
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 […]
E-Commerce
What’s in store for FMCG in 2025? We just found out from experts
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 […]
Route Optimization
E-commerce disrupting the CPG landscape
Want to know how CPG eCommerce distributors can thrive in the changing scenario? Distributors have been an indispensable part of the CPG supply chain. CPG players have relied on their traditional partners to handle the sales, shipping, and servicing of the products to retailers in a specific geographic area or a particular class of business. […]
Last Mile Delivery Optimization
How Hollywood can teach us supply chain lessons: The red carpet of logistics
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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When will my package arrive: The cost of missed deliveries
It’s 4.35 by the time I come back. I see a note on my doorstep. No! Not that. Anything but that. But alas! It is the infamous ‘Sorry; we missed you’ note. The best-case scenario for me from here is that my parcel is with my neighbour, and hopefully, they are in their house. Otherwise, […]
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