Distribution Logistics
April 2015 Issue 103
The rapid growth in online shopping has exposed gaps between when the buyer makes a purchase and when they receive the goods, posing one of the biggest challenges in eCommerce logistics. If delivery is not swift, the sale may be lost; and should the delivery not meet expectations, repeat loyalty and future sales can be affected. Communication is vital. Rather...
Distribution Logistics
Mail is tangible, reliable and versatile. Although the general thinking in many circles seems to be that direct mail is an antiquated and expensive form of marketing, there is mounting evidence of an increasing respect for the humble letter, brochure or catalogue received in the home or office letter box. People who use email regularly have become savvy at blocking...
Distribution Logistics
With accelerating technology and global social media connections, business operators have become increasingly aware that further growth, economic and competitive advantage can be expanded by engaging a 3PL partner to support and enhance Supply Chain solutions. What is 3PL? A third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a specialist who can provide you with professional logistics services for part or all of...