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We are entering an era of unprecedented change with digital technologies as logistics service providers are developing more collaborative applications which are both transparent and cost-efficient. The leading logistics companies understood the necessity of providing a digital platform where the buyer and the seller can sit back and watch. Using such a digital platform might […]
If you take the etymology of the word Geofencing, the prefix “geo-” is a Greek word meaning “earth or land” and fencing in our context means “drawing an imaginary border.” So, in simpler terms, you get to draw an imaginary perimeter which will notify you whenever an object enters the boundaries. Geofencing requires location-based application […]
During the holiday time, the customers expect to get their gifts and purchase with little hassle. This implies that for several organizations, the entire focus during the winter will be customer satisfaction. An increasing number of people shop online and the winter season is particularly volatile for orders. In order to manage this holiday peak, […]
Logistics is an indispensable process in any business environment. A poorly designed supply chain causes delays and incurs cost. You can avoid this by planning to manage your supply chain efficiently or hiring a good freight forwarder. Here are 4 characteristics of freight forwarders that can help you with your logistics worries: Customer Service […]
The logistics of chemicals is complex as special transportation and handling techniques are necessary to keep the chemicals safe during their journey through the supply chain. The safety of the personnel involved is a priority as well. There are several government agencies in various countries that oversee transportation of chemicals. Here are a few tips […]
Non asset top 3PL companies logistics services that do not own a fleet of their own. While some companies maintain their own warehousing facilities, the transportation is arranged by them by hiring ideal services. The carriers they hire work independently and provide their service according to a signed contract. Most of such 3PL providers have […]
The food supply chain is fraught with one major peril, decomposition. Foods that exceed their expiry dates are a loss for the company. This underlines the importance of having procedures in place to safeguard the food and speed up deliveries in the supply chain. 3PL partners in charge of a food supply chain need to […]
If you decide to store the good that are to be shipped, you will have to get containers. Container is better than all the other options. However, it is quite difficult to choose the right international container shipping for usage. The first step that you need to take is visit a container yard to take […]
Shipping dangerous goods need more attention to detail than the transportation of regular goods. The changes in the procedures and paperwork have further complicated the process of shipping these goods. Nothing disrupts a supply chain more than rejected shipments especially if your business needs a cargo of sensitive items to be delivered urgently. Dangerous goods […]
There are a number of factors that have to be considered when choosing an online freight shipping agent. Among these factors, price is one of the most important considerations for businesses which are constantly looking at the bottom line. That being said, it is advised that the price must not be the only factor considered […]
