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30/06/2016

Top 6 Reverse Logistics System benefits now disclosed!
While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow from the consumer back to the producer. With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency, reverse logistics system has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability. Thus, reverse logistics management results in cost reductions, adds efficiencies and improves the consumer experience. To know more: http://bit.ly/28Sum3v

It might be the most ignored aspect of warehouse operations today. But the need for an efficient reverse logistics system can not be brushed aside anymore.

29/06/2016

Waterways, building up steam??
The proposal to develop 101 inland waterways and coastal shipping is likely to result in large-scale investments in the shipping, port operation, logistics and construction sectors. Logistics players, due to the effect of a slowing international trade showed a weak revenue growth last fiscal. In the last three fiscal years, the revenue growth for companies that performed basic and commoditized transportation services was close to zero per cent compared to a near 8 per cent from integrated transportation players. To know more: http://bit.ly/28XGsGJ

The Centre is planning large-scale investment for developing ports and inland waterways. What does it mean for India Inc?

28/06/2016

What’s a 3PL vs 4PL challenge?
When it comes to efficient and cost-effective transportation management, it is crucial to get a trustworthy 3PL provider. Understanding the potential value of a provider early in the process is essential to save money. Learning the difference between a third party logistics (3PL) and fourth party logistics (4PL) and the rise of even Fifth Party Logistics (5PLs) is both confusing and highly debated among those in the supply chain industry. To know more: http://bit.ly/28ROKmm

When it comes to the 3PL selection process it is imperative you get your ducks in a row and follow these 13 considerations.

27/06/2016

Top 10 Mistakes made by today’s Shippers, Now Revealed!
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is one of the most efficient ways to move shipments when you cannot justify the cost of a full truckload. But Shippers may be losing money on LTL shipping if they do not know how to maximize one of the most efficient ways to move shipments. To know more on the most common mistakes made by shippers today: http://bit.ly/28SqFLs

Shippers face many challenges in LTL shipping, but knowing where LTL shipping mistakes occur can help ensure their freight is delivered accordingly.

26/06/2016

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25/06/2016

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24/06/2016

Waterways led to Emission savings, but at what cost?

Currently, road freight accounts for 54% and railways 33% of the cargo shipment in the country. Only 6 percent of cargo is shipped through waterways and the rest 7 % sent through pipelines. In order for companies to take to shipments over water, the government proposed to offer an incentive of Rs 1 per tonne per kilometer of cargo to them. But freight owners who are more used to roads will have to pay a small price for it. To know more : http://bit.ly/28NME4t

In order for companies to take to shipments over water, the government went ahead and said it would offer an incentive of Rs 1 per tonne per kilometer of cargo to them. But freight owners who are more used to roads will have to pay a small price for it...

23/06/2016

The Power of Knowledge to Get Better LTL Rates:

Understanding how less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping rates are calculated is critical to surviving and thriving in logistics. The factors that play into the equation for determining LTL rates are 1) Pricing Models Change 2) LTL Space Is Scare 3) Customers Demand Speed 4) Drivers Want Better Compensation. To know, what affects LTL shipping rates and how you can leverage this information to secure the best possible rate for your LTL shipment? Read more: http://bit.ly/1S1Ym8r

Rather than blindly paying fees, you need to know what affects LTL shipping rates and how you can leverage this information to secure the best possible rate

23/06/2016

Packing Hacks for your next move!

21/06/2016

The Ever- green Logistics and Freight Economy!
The logistics and freight economy is evolving to include more factors than imaginable, and 3PLs are leading the charge to reclaim a better, more productive logistics and freight industry. Although an initial view of the logistics and freight industry seems stale some of the most compelling factors that are playing into the current state of the industry are 1) Less-Than- Truckload Exhibits Growth Despite Limited Industry Growth 2) Shippers Are Facing More Competition 3) 3PLs Expand Services Further 4) The Demands of Today’s Drivers. To know more: http://bit.ly/1WL5M7V

Although reports of the logistics and freight industries seem stale, it shows the flow of goods and services growing and delivering with fewer resources

20/06/2016

Railway freight earnings exposed!

With key reforms just announced by the rail ministry to boost freight traffic yet to show any impact, Indian Railways seems set to continue with the last financial year's dismal performance on freight transportation this financial year as well. Railways is targeting total freight earnings to grow 5.4 per cent to Rs 1,17,000
crore in 2016-17 from Rs 1,11,000 crore in FY16. The rail ministry has budgeted for freight traffic to grow to 1,157 mt in the current financial year from 1,107 mt achieved in 2015-16. To know more: http://bit.ly/1UuZmDP

Coal, which accounts for 50% of Railways' total loading, dropped 6.3% in April

19/06/2016

Logistiks.com wishes all the hardworking dads a Happy Father’s Day.