Few industries have changed more in the past few years than the world of transportation and logistics. Amazon and the growing popularity of eCommerce have transformed the industry, changing how retailers and couriers alike must operate in order to keep customers satisfied. While logistics professionals have discussed these types of industry changes for several years now, 2019 will likely be the year that we see examples of these changes in action. Amazon will Challenge the…
Planning delivery routes is time consuming. There are many variables to take into consideration before you have your vehicles depart for the day – and you’re often working against the clock. You’re rushing to build a plan that takes into account driver availability, vehicle characteristics, time constraints – among other requests. Plus, there are always uncontrollable issues that pop-up. Keeping your routes efficient and increasing on-time arrivals might seem like a challenge – but it…
The Last Mile is a blessing and a curse for many delivery service providers. It continues to present massive opportunities for revenue, but delivering goods to end consumers is unavoidably complex and dynamic. With eCommerce orders continuing to grow at the rate of over 23% YoY, businesses will need to move in tandem with customers’ requests while evaluating their approach to deliveries at the same time. Read on as we break down the last-mile challenges…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 40 percent of work injuries involved transportation incidents in 2016, the most out of any other major event. As a transportation company with numerous fleets out on the road daily, it’s important to understand how to empower drivers to practice better habits while at the wheel. By providing drivers with the tools and information they need in order to understand how to be safe on the road, companies…