Unlike other industries, logistics is not limited to a single line of activity. A typical logistics company may be involved in one or varied activities such as Freight Forwarding, Transportation, Warehousing, regulatory compliance, 3PL, etc. And then there are the typical activities of a business-like Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and Finance, etc. These features make the logistics sector unique and unlike any other industry. When you plan to implement an ERP solution for your freight forwarding business the foremost task is to evalua…
Freight, customs broking and logistics companies will be facing a difficult time as they try to realign their business to the demands of the current times and the near future. The technology readiness of most companies does not measure up to the level required to navigate through these tough times. It’s high time companies take a closer look at their technology preparedness. Let’s look at four key areas of concern that need to be addressed by companies about the technology they are using: There is need for quick and real-time access to data an…
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed customs broking and logistics companies to turn to technology for future proofing of their businesses. Technology has helped companies of all sizes to be agile and more adaptive to business challenges. But in the emerging post-pandemic scenario just the automation of freight, customs broking and logistics business operations is simply not enough. Companies in the future will also require automation of all work processes. Anything short of total digitalization may prove harmful to a company’s chances of success.…
The effect the COVID pandemic has had on freight, customs broking and logistics companies needs no explanation. As companies try to find their footing they are definitely going to struggle. Expecting things to return to the old ways is sheer folly. If companies do not adapt there will be a lot of confusion and mistakes that can cost the business dearly. It would be really interesting to see how companies step up to the so-called ‘new normal’. What then is the most important lesson to be learnt here? Make technologies work for you! Companies…
Being in the logistics and freight business you carry out a number of processes or activities that are interlinked. If the flow of information between the interlinked processes is limited or insufficient it may cause blind spots in business processes. It may impact productivity and efficiency of employees and severely impair management’s decision-making capabilities. Much time, resources and effort are wasted on keeping track of all activities and ensure they run smoothly. You would definitely not want inefficiencies to bog down your busines…
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