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Pandemic, rising fuel cost, higher commodity prices are making enterprises relook at supply chain efficiency through a new lens. Gone are the days where logistics was considered as a cost center. Today, it is a means to have a strategic advantage. Self reliance is fueling model of local procurement, manufacturing and distribution. Organizations are opening up for the shared economy. Sustainability considerations are questioning linearity in the supply chain. Increasingly supply chains are becoming circular in nature.
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Are you witnessing an increase in business with more items being shipped more frequently? You would, of course, want to keep costs to a minimum when it comes to warehouse and shipping costs.
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Effective logistics planning can have a huge impact on a company’s customers, its logistics and supply chain, and overall development. Fleet managers have to face challenges every day as customer demands and shorter lead times have made logistics planning more complex than ever before. Improving delivery performance while maintaining cost-efficiency is getting tougher due to rising competition in the market.
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In logistics and supply chain management, visibility allows businesses to get detailed information about the various processes. Cross leg visibility is important for both the procurement cycle and the distribution cycle. In the procurement cycle, visibility allows tracking of goods from the suppliers until they reach the manufacturing facility.
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Frustrated customers often complain about the delay in their parcel delivery despite an “Out for Delivery” update on their order tracker. Complications in last-mile delivery are often the reason for this delay.
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Earlier, logistics managers relied on the pen and paper method to plan day-to-day dispatches and to come up with fixed delivery routes. However, with technological advancement and changing customer expectations, the focus has shifted to faster and on-demand deliveries.
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If you want to ensure the efficiency of the goods movement processes, it is important to develop a strategic plan that keeps your supply chain system on the right track. An effective strategy and logistics planning can play a huge role in determining the success of a company.
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Logistics management in the dairy industry is not a simple task by any means. Businesses in the dairy industry need to manage input from different sources and also the demands of various stakeholders.
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With more and more businesses going online, efficient last-mile delivery has become a high priority for sellers. Customers demand one-day delivery or even same-day delivery at times, and keeping up with these demands is challenging. Making sure that you can deliver your shipments on the very first attempt is even more challenging.
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Vehicle utilization plays an extremely important role in determining the success of the supply chain system. By employing better techniques of vehicle utilization, organizations can increase their efficiency, improve their productivity and also minimize the risks associated with the failed deliveries.
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For any retail or e-commerce business, the management of customer expectations can be a challenging issue. Most of the customers today are quite knowledgeable and critical. The expectations of different clients and customers from your business can vary enormously.
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In the FMCG industry, case-pack quantity continues to be an area of conflict for retailers and suppliers. Retailers prefer smaller case-pack quantities because of low-shelf stocks, whereas suppliers go for large case-pack quantities because it gives them more shelf space and lowers packaging costs.
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When the pandemic struck in 2020, the world came to a halt. During the peak of lockdown, mobility around the world was heavily restricted, and as a result, supply chain management was tasked with the biggest challenge of all time.
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As the world grappled with the pandemic (and continues to do so), businesses had to grapple with the reality of the need for contactless customer deliveries. For consumers, it meant that the deliveries would become safer and more efficient. Something else that changed in the delivery process is the widespread adoption of delivery digitization
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The dairy industry is all set to witness an 11 percent growth over the next year, thanks to growing consumption of milk, rapid urbanization, and economic revival. While India is the world\'s largest milk producer, dairy contributes significantly to the national economy.
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Consumer expectations in terms of service and pricing have developed in tandem with the e-commerce business. Even before they purchase something, customers want to know when it will come. They want same-day or next-day delivery with precise tracking service, and they're willing to pay a premium for it.
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In the dairy supply chain, the tanker is a vital component for transporting the milk from the farmer to the dairy plant. Tanker planning is a crucial process in the procurement of milk. It is only through efficient tanker planning that the milk reaches the end customers in a safe and timely manner.
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When anyone starts a new business, the ultimate goal is always to expand and grow. Achieving that is no small feat. It takes consistent effort and time to grow from a small business to explore new horizons. As much as you want to relax and celebrate your win, this is no time to slow down.
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If you own any business, you are well aware of the fact that returns processing is an essential service you have to provide the customers. It is important to ensure efficiency in the returns management process so that the customer is always satisfied with your services.
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In a hyper-competitive world, companies that offer a rich customer experience are the ones that stand out. In the context of field service management, this translates to creating fool-proof processes to optimize service, serve more customers and ensure SLAs are met every time.
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One key mantra for a successful sales strategy of an FMCG company is supply chain optimization. Customers have always been at the core of the FMCG supply chain, and it is incumbent upon businesses to fulfill their needs by creating both time and place utility.
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The sales team plays a very important role in the growth of an organization. They not only help in increasing the company's revenue but also affect the reputation of the business and the retention of customers.
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The container loading process can be complex, involving multiple factors, especially in the international transport of goods. Until a few decades ago, the loading and unloading process was done manually.
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Increasingly enterprises are deploying Deep Tech solutions to solve complex logistics problems. Technology is enabling businesses to reimagine logistics that is highly efficient, resilient and digitally fit. Key to success in such transformational initiatives is the ability to model real-world logistics problems.
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Redistribution Stockists of a one of the largest Consumer Goods Companies in the World used to manually plan its dispatch operations in India, which was a time-consuming affair with low reliability on efficiency, resulting in fulfilment cycle was N+2 days. Therefore, the order taken today will be billed tomorrow and delivered the day after. There was a high rate of returns coming from delayed deliveries or due to inefficient planning of trips.
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A France based Dairy company with presence in over hundred countries, is one of the most trusted sources of dairy products across the globe. Its annual global turnover is in excess of20 Billion USD, with leading presence in India. They were struggling to run their operations efficiently in the last-mile leg, owing to the variability in demand coupled with static route planning.
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A Leading Courier, Express and Parcel player in South East Asia with domestic and overseas delivery services to over 200 countries, is growing exponentially. However, their sub-optimal and manual logistics planning, resulting in poor customer service levels, was their biggest impediment to growth.
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An India based organic dairy company which manufactures, markets and sells organic milk, and organic milk products through eCommerce channels. They procure from curated dairy farms, process/ package and distribute directly to Customers, for which they require inbound and outbound transportation. Their whole process was manually planned and executed.
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One of the Top 3 Consumer Goods Company in the World with INR 400+ Billion in Revenues through Indian Operations. Their retail order fulfilment was being done on T+2due to dependency on the distributor, ravaged by high processing time and Inefficiency in distribution planning, resulting in high transportation costs.
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In the FMCG industry, salespeople spend a lot of their time travelling, which also kind of eats into their productivity. In the current market scenario, when competition is fierce, how can companies boost salesman productivity?
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Supply chain disruptions could occur in many forms, such as natural events, critical equipment failure, economic conditions, changes in geopolitical situations, and more. In the case of Covid19, supply chain disruptions were due to a global health crisis.
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Dairy is a large industry, and it’s just becoming bigger. That comes as no surprise. It meets a wide range of customer demands, including increased protein intake and general health (especially for growing children), as well as indulgence foods and convenience.
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Time is critical in logistics and supply chain management. Quite often, supply chain teams have a very tough time trying to manage delivery time and costs, thanks to their widespread network of customers. While it is good to have a wide customer base, it also becomes challenging because more customers means requires more distribution centers. These distribution centers are usually spread across different territories, which brings about many topographic challenges. There will be different terrains to cover. There may be specific restrictions in certa
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Most transportation management software available in the market focuses only on improving operation efficiency to utilize assets optimally. That is not enough. The current supply chain environment is extremely dynamic, and you need a solution that offers agility, visibility, and business control. This will help you take advantage of every cost-saving opportunity, even the ones that crop up on the delivery day itself.
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When it comes to logistics optimization, many solutions providers stop at offering basic route optimization. Enterprises are looking at using planning and optimization to gain strategic advantage. This can be made only possible by deploying algorithms that are capable of carrying out multi-dimensional optimization.
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On-time deliveries are a key criterion in enhancing the customer experience and making logistics more efficient for a business. Last-mile logistics are particularly tricky. One of the major roadblocks in last-mile deliveries is inaccurate delivery addresses. Making a successful delivery on the very first attempt depends largely on the correctness and accuracy of the customer\\\'s address. But, unfortunately, the high chances of errors and the lack of standardization, in general, make it very difficult to make your first attempts successful.
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Logistics, particularly last-mile delivery, are a complex part of any retail or wholesale business. Being time- and cost-intensive, ensuring that inventory management, freight carriage, and last-mile delivery are efficient is paramount for the business\' entire supply chain to be profitable. This is where fill rate optimization plays a critical role.
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