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AUTOMATION OF PACKAGING IN THE COURIER INDUSTRY

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

I got the idea to share this blog when I received and unpacked a delivery at the weekend. How to make the most of the packaging space in a delivery box? This hits exactly the right spot in a labour-intensive industry like logistics, reducing labour dependency and labour costs. Amazon or eBay?

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

“This temporary shift in emphasis from receiving shipments to fulfilling customer orders will ensure faster delivery speed and maximize your sales potential during the holiday season.” Walmart now says it is addressing this scenario with this late-night delivery service for on-line orders at over 4,000 stores nationwide.

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LastMile Dialogues: Maximizing unit economics to unlock last mile efficiencies

Locus

It was a action-packed day on the 8th Februrary, as it was the successful hosting of yet another session of the LastMile Dialogues: A series of roundtables where industry leaders of the last mile come together to share their views on key and discuss to develop their last mile capabilities for real-world growth.

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How Floranow is Maximizing Customer Delight With Locus

Locus

One their biggest achievements in maximizing customer delight is by providing same-day express delivery with the help of the platform. We can simply upload our tasks on the platform, making it really simple for scheduling and routing delivery.” For example: all orders placed between 8-12 p.m. will be delivered between 1-3 p.m.

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World Post Day: How Postal Services Became The Bedrock of Modern-Day Last-Mile Deliveries

Locus

These factors impact the efficiency of postal services, as the old ways of mail delivery, route planning, parcel sorting, and delivery tracking are no longer relevant in today’s fast-paced world. This is a large industry with an immensely strong foundation with a major scope for improvement. A ray of hope.

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3 Reasons to consider upskilling your TMS

Locus

In this blog, we’ll explore three compelling reasons why upskilling your TMS should be a top priority for your organization. Whether you’re a seasoned logistics veteran or just getting started in the industry, these insights will shed light on how a well-trained TMS can be a game-changer for your business.

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Main Challenges in Same-Day Delivery: Use Technology As Your Ally

3PL Links

Additionally, the pandemic’s dramatic rise in online shopping forced businesses in a variety of industries to accept the challenge of delivering their goods at the same speed as food. The truth is that shoppers are increasingly expressing a desire for agility. In a nutshell, the operation data is safer on the cloud.