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 […]
Author: Veena Ngo
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 […]
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. […]
Navigating The Vehicle Routing Problem
Most transporters constantly try to improve their efficiency and productivity as they grow in order to maintain or reduce their costs and expenses. In order to grow and gain more customers, many transporters would choose to increase the number of vehicles and the amount of manpower available by hiring more people, only to realise that […]
Are You Paying Your Drivers Right?
Are you paying your drivers right? Do you know how to pay your drivers right? With multiple computations of driver payment systems used by various companies across the logistics industry, what is the best way to pay your drivers? The main considerations are usually the volume of assignments, intended/desired level of driver motivation and working hours during […]
Drivers: The Unsung Heroes of Logistics Companies
Ensuring goods and documents are delivered, on time and in good condition, dealing with the demands of operators and different clients, being consistently on the road with little or no breaks: it’s all in a day’s work for drivers. They are literally and figuratively the drivers of the supply chain, without which, e-commerce that thrives precisely […]
Logistics SaaS Confluence 2016 Recap
Key logistics players and companies came together at the inaugural Logistics SaaS Confluence last Thursday (7th April 2016) at The Meeting Point, JTC LaunchPad@One-North. This confluence was proudly organised by VersaFleet™, supported by Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and Singapore Transport Association (STA) to help prepare logistics businesses for the future of logistics. The event […]