While a Transport Management System (TMS) is greatly associated with the logistics industry, the logistics industry is not the only one that is in need of such technology. Before venturing into other industries that could possibly require and benefit from the use of a TMS, it is important to know what a TMS is. As […]
5 Logistics Events in 2018 to Start Your Year
Riding on the continued rapid growth of e-commerce and the need to increase productivity from last year, 2018 is likely to see an even greater demand for transparency and automation along the supply chain. But one thing that we can be certain of is that the conversations in supply chain and logistics are only going […]
Ways to Manage Hardware for Mobile Solutions
With the increasing receptivity and adoption of Transport Management Software (TMS) globally, questions like “How to best implement a TMS?” and “How do I choose a TMS that best meets my needs?” are gaining more attention as a result as well. Certainly, a positive sign of growth and technological advancement for the logistics and transportation […]
Implementing New Software without the Operational Chaos
Technology in last-mile delivery has increasingly become a need, rather than a good-to-have, to meet the consumers’ and businesses’ demands for greater speed and transparency in the delivery of goods. Automating non-core processes allows you and your team to focus on core competencies to let you have an edge over your competitors and make your […]
The Human Element of Implementing New Technology
With an increasing consumer and business demand for faster and more efficient delivery of goods and services, it is difficult to ignore the integration of technology into your business. Even though an upgrade of your company’s infrastructure may set you back tens of thousands of dollars, the implementation of new technology can potentially accelerate your […]
Logistics SaaS Confluence 2017 Recap
VersaFleet’s flagship event, the Logistics SaaS Confluence returned for its second edition on 13th July 2017 after having a very successful first run in 2016. The confluence, supported by Workforce Singapore (WSG), was held at the Devan Nair Institute and saw 84 attendees, from 43 companies and 20 transporters. The theme for this year’s confluence […]
E-Commerce Delivery: What a 3PL needs to know before they deliver
With retail e-commerce sales projected to hit $4.058 trillion in 2020 and Asia-Pacific‘s retail e-commerce market accounting for more than 65% of which, the e-commerce boom presents a myriad of opportunities, for retailers and logistics providers alike. The demand for logistics services, particularly door-to-door delivery services, is already increasing in tandem with the e-commerce boom. […]
Big Data & Logistics (Part III): Roadblocks and Considerations
After covering the what and the why of Big Data in our first post, we moved on to the how in our second post titled “Big Data & Logistics (Part II): How to Implement“. The how – We explored the ways and processes that companies should implement within their operating framework in order to utilize […]
Big Data & Logistics (Part II): How to implement?
In our previous post titled “Big Data & Logistics (Part I): Breaking Down Big Data“, we covered the what and the why of Big Data. The what – We demystified the term Big Data as the analysis of multiple giant data sets to reveal relevant patterns and trends. The main problem that companies face when […]