Third-party logistics or 3PL Outsourcing, is an option exercised by a business, wherein parts of its distribution and fulfilment services are outsourced to a third party. This can occur for a number of reasons including outdated facilities and warehousing systems, as the business does not have the internal capabilities internally and could be experiencing a …
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…no, it’s an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) commonly known as a drone! Though drones were initially conceived and have been used as a part of modern warfare in the past, they are now increasingly being looked at by businesses to reduce costs, save time and improve customer service.In fact, one …
More and more businesses are using third-party logistics service providers. Building an in-house supply chain is expensive, slow and a learning process riddled with mistakes. On the other hand, outsourcing the supply chain is efficient, quick and adaptable. The benefits of using 3PL are more than just reduced initial capital outflow or getting expertise. With …
The number of 3PL service providers is growing rapidly. There are many small and big specialized logistics service providers for almost every specific need and then there are providers who will meet all generic requirements. The challenge is which one should you pick for your business? The one who provides every kind (or many kinds) …
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Although the transportation industry has evolved, trucks continue to play a major role in carrying and delivering freight from one point to another. That said, the emphasis has always been on taking the pressure off the trucks, in order to conserve fuel, maximize overall capacity and even reduce the underlining costs. Even then, the trends …
Let’s be honest about the fact that 2017 has been a pretty good year for e-commerce fulfillment. While businesses were pleasantly surprised by the innovation and speed of technological implementations, several startups benefited from these changes. However, it would only be appropriate to take a look at 2018 and what expectations the entire supply chain …
When it comes to handling logistics, management is certainly the key. Moreover, an efficient supply chain management framework thrives on perfect coordination and automation— arguably the most prior aspects of logistics management. Apart from that, businesses are increasingly concentrating on network optimization alongside logistics management and following certain tried and tested strategies for achieving desired …
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When it comes to recruiting the top talent in the field of transportation, enterprises need to be intuitive and smart. The concerned department involving transportation and logistics is actually facing trucker shortage and unless quality talent gets tapped— the situation is only expected to worsen. While the American contingent is already smarting under a massive …
Seeds are great food. They are great additives to salads and other food items. They are not only a great source of nutrition; they also add a great flavour and crunchy texture to the food they are added to. But seeds are difficult to process from supply chain point of view. They are live. They …
Technology is changing fast. It is evolving at breakneck speed. There is no aspect of business that technology has not impacted. However, so far we have used technology for just a little more that some fancy automation. That is just scratching the surface when it comes to use of technology. With the pace at which …
