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  Logistics plays a big part in the world economy.  Logistics is the large process of acquiring goods, storing them, transporting them, and delivering them. The logistics and shipping industry is one of the most dominant sectors that contribute magnificently to the country’s economy. Since they boost the Indian economy, they also create plenty of job opportunities.  According to a report by BusinessLine , the Indian logistics and shipping sector is predicted to create 3 million jobs by the end of 2022. The road freight sector alone will contribute to around 1.9 million new jobs.  3 million jobs! Is the importance of logistics to the economy this big?  Yes, in the logistics industry, logistics management comprises inflowing transportation, outbound transportation, fleet management, warehousing, order fulfillment, inventory management, material handling, and on-demand planning.  Just imagine the world with no logistics.  No one-day Amazon deliveries, no ...

eCommerce is mundane now. I mean, look at you ordering literally everything, from your clothes, your groceries, dairy products, jewelry, and gifts for your loved ones.  Yeah, I am also the same (he hee). But, things were not this convenient earlier. I am GenZ, but in my childhood, we never ordered milk bottles online, so I can relate to how millennials feel while seeing things evolve.  A decade ago, we all used to hesitate to order things online or pay online as the product delivery used to be 7-10 days. But look now, you can get same-day delivery or an hour's delivery (express delivery). But, have you been curious about how things have changed this drastically?  Logistics is one central reason behind this good change. Because of efficient and tech-driven logistics solutions, fast and safe product delivery has become possible. Thus, motivating every business to go online.  This phenomenon of increased eCommerce and the online market is nicknamed the "Amazon effect."...

  It is an unwritten rule of every industry to be on their toes, reshape their organization's working technology, conduct business, and look to the future.  This is valid for the logistics industry as well.  Remember the time of Covid-19, the logistic industry had to face a rough year. The hiccups caused by Covid-19 led to large supply chain disruptions because of all the confusing new rules and restrictions, and fierce shifts in customer demand. Of course, the logistics industry has to keep moving forward. The logistics industry has to deploy new technologies to steadily improve the condition of its services to remain competitive. This will also lead to an evolution in the logistics industry, which means they have to adapt to overcome the challenges.   Today’s blog will address some of the most pressing pain points and key trends in transportation and logistics.  About the Transportation Industry The transportation industry is one of the prominent sectors ...

Lately, I have read many blogs explaining third-party logistics, but all the blogs are one-sided. No one is explaining to both parties what third-party logistics brings to the table for both businesses and customers.  Since eCommerce businesses are skyrocketing, the demand for delivering more and more services and products to customers is increasing. And to meet the end-user’s demand, these eCommerce businesses are turning towards third-party logistics providers to reach their goals and to offer complete customer satisfaction.  But do all 3PLs look the same? Do they all offer the same services and capabilities? Well, you will find the answers to these questions in this blog. We are going to answer these questions by mentioning the pros and cons of third-party logistics. But first, let’s understand 3PL clearly. Third-Party Logistics (3PL). The 3PL companies offer logistics services to maintain all aspects of a business’s shipping operations and to manage everything related to m...