Category: Logistics

Trends In Supply Chain Management and Logistics For 2022

Yamini Lamba

The COVID 19 pandemic disrupted nine out of ten things all around the world and more so among all the industries e-commerce is continuously facing increased supply pressures to keep up with the increased demand due to the shift of a significant number of consumers to online platforms for shopping from perishable to non-perishable items all around the world. This has compelled suppliers to take up innovative ideas to keep up with the increased pressure which has resulted in the birth of new trends from next-level automated warehousing to need…

Small Businesses – The Pros and Cons of Partnering with a 3PL

Swathi Bhat

Every business needs a well-planned logistics strategy in order to run its operations smoothly. While some organisations prefer an in-house logistics system, many others go for third party logistics (3PL) companies. 3PL companies have a separate warehouse for the storage of products and provide services for assembly, packaging, shipping, delivery and customer support when an order is placed. It is a good alternative to leasing a warehouse, which involves forming your own team and managing the entire process on your own. Small businesses don’t usually have the required time and…

5 Causes Women in Ecommerce Should Stand for Each Other

Small Enterprise India

Female entrepreneurs are continuously making their space in the world of business by accepting new challenges each day and are achieving great success. As per the non-profit corporation Catalyst, females hold at most 6 percent of CEO posts in the S&P 500. However, that percentage bounces considerably when we look at eCommerce, as Amazon data firm Jungle Scout reports that 32 percent of the sellers are females. Yet even this data discloses a gender gap in business. Females have hurdles that are different from their male equivalents while managing an eCommerce business. And getting the proper support…

Essential Logistics Tips for Small Business Owners

Swathi Bhat

Logistics and supply chain are an integral part of any business, whether small or big. If even one thing goes wrong in the process, it can cause major losses. Products delivered to the wrong location, packages lost in transit or additional charges on customers, all due to improper planning can cost you your customers. In order to prevent unnecessary losses, companies should invest in proper planning and management of their supply chains. A well-crafted logistics plan helps manage costs effectively and run the operations smoothly, thus ensuring a successful business.…

Logistics in the E-Commerce Era

Swathi Bhat

The ever-changing e-commerce scene has resulted in major changes in the way logistics work. Certain processes that ensured success in the past years may not necessarily yield the same results today. Owing to the increasing demand from different e-commerce channels as well as new expectations from customers, businesses and logistics companies have started investing in advanced technologies and improved management systems. Implementation of new, advanced logistics and supply chain processes is the key to winning the game in this e-commerce era. The pre e-commerce era merely involved transportation of goods…

The Use of Third-Party and Fourth-Party Logistics in Small Businesses

Sabqat Ruba

Business Logistics simply means having the products or services reach the consumer from the supplier. Logistics is a part of Supply Chain Management and deals with controlling the storage and flow of products in order to meet the customer’s requirements. Logistics management becomes necessary especially when the businesses impose a budget on the storage and flow of inventory. Also, when businesses require maximum transparency – for example, in tracing a Swiggy order or tracking an order placed on Myntra- logistics play a vital role. As a result, variations in logistics…

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