How can a business improve efficiency in last mile delivery?

You can do a few things to improve efficiency in last mile delivery. One is to have a clear and concise plan for delivery. This means knowing the route, the estimated arrival time and what needs to be delivered. Another way to improve efficiency is to use technology to your advantage. This can include using GPS tracking to plan the most efficient route and apps to track deliveries. Finally, it is essential to stay organized and focused while making deliveries. It means keeping track of where you are and what needs to be delivered.

What are the ways to improve last mile delivery?

The best way to improve last mile delivery is to use a multimodal approach. This means using multiple modes of transportation to get to the final destination. This can include using public transit, ridesharing, walking, or biking. Each person's situation is different, so it's essential to have many options available. This way, people can choose the best option based on their needs and preferences.

Last Mile Delivery: How Can Businesses Benefit from It?

October 11, 2022 | Supply Chain Strategy

Many companies have seen a significant increase in e-commerce sales after the onset of the pandemic and resulting lockdowns. This, along with growing consumer demand and increased competition among retailers, has led companies to shorten lead times, increase warehousing space and improve customer service in general.

As a result, last mile delivery has become a key area of focus - one that can help a business gain a distinct competitive advantage.

Why a China+1 Supply Chain Model Makes More Sense Than Ever

October 07, 2022 | Supply Chain Risk Management

The record-setting heatwave that ravaged China over much of the summer has eased – but drought conditions continue after the country’s longest heatwave on record caused wildfires, power outages and crop failures.

Supply Chain Capacity & Collaborative Planning: Everything You Need to Know

October 07, 2022 | Supply Chain Strategy

Capacity planning identifies the resources required — production capacity, workforce, inventory, funds, and any other — for meeting demand.

Supply Chain Capacity Planning Challenges

As many businesses have struggled with disruption in recent years, planning supply chains' capacity can be challenging.

Given below are a few challenges that companies face during supply chain capacity planning.

How Manufacturing Visibility Can Empower Your Supply Chain

September 28, 2022 | Supply Chain Strategy

The industrial internet of things (IIoT) and its capacity to continuously optimize and improve processes will play an increasingly significant role across the factory and supply chain environment.

Adopting new technology can provide actionable data and insights to seamlessly connect demand to the manufacturing process, thereby giving increased visibility to stakeholders.

Manufacturing Visibility

Manufacturing visibility is the capacity to see critical information throughout a facility or supply chain, regardless of location.

How the Russia-Ukraine War is Impacting the Global Fertilizer Market

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The Russia-Ukraine war set off a chain reaction that has put the global fertilizer market — and, as a result, the agricultural sector — at a crossroads. The impact of the conflict has compounded misery on a sector that was already reeling from high energy costs and steep price hikes.

With sanctions against Russia making the supply of fertilizers and its inputs complicated, how are countries across the globe fighting this disruption? Is there even a way out?

Why Businesses Must Redefine Their Fulfillment Strategies

September 17, 2022 | Supply Chain Strategy

There has been a lot of talk about supply chain disruptions, pandemic, war, inflation and an atmosphere of growing uncertainty.

But there’s one aspect we haven’t paid much attention to.

How have these disruptions impacted customers and their buying behavior? And will customers ever return to their old buying habits?

These crises have led to the advent of the “24/7 customer” who is always in the channel, always online and demanding ever-increasing service levels, says Robert Giacobbe, vice president of global supply chain consulting at GEP.

Investing in Next-Gen Fulfillment Strategies and Operating Models

September 16, 2022 | Supply Chain Strategy

Most consumers today shop on ecommerce websites, social platforms and mobile apps. And when they shop on these platforms, they look forward to ease of buying, easy returns and similar other conveniences.

This means that there is cut-throat competition among businesses. Also, there is hardly any margin for error.

Additionally, consumer buying patterns have evolved quickly over a short period, especially after the onset of the pandemic.

What does all this mean for businesses?

One, they must be omnipresent and meet consumers where they are.

Third-Party Risk Management Guide

September 13, 2022 | Risk Management

Businesses outsource their tasks to third-party service providers to lower costs and improve customer deliverables. These third parties could be vendors, suppliers, contractors, or even partners.

However, businesses face myriad challenges, including data security, financial, compliance and reputational risks due to such outsourcing. Companies therefore need to conduct due diligence on crucial risks on a continual basis.

Recession or Not, Supply Chain Continuity Should Be a Top Priority

September 07, 2022 | Supply Chain Strategy

Rising inflation is hitting enterprises hard. It is increasing costs and impacting the bottom lines on corporate balance sheets across industries and sectors.

To counter it, the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Canada and Bank of England have all raised interest rates significantly, and the European Central Bank just raised rates for the first time in more than 10 years.

With uncertainty remaining about the outlook for inflation, central banks must walk a fine line of aggressively raising rates without slowing the world economy into a recession.

Pharma R&D Outsourcing: How To Optimize Spend and Maximize ROI

Read more about Pharma R&D Outsourcing: How To Optimize Spend and Maximize ROI

This paper outlines a framework to help life sciences companies develop an efficient R&D investment strategy and optimize their R&D spend to achieve greater ROI.

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