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20 05, 2020

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Impact of COVID-2019 on logistics industry

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Impact of COVID-2019 on logistics industry

By Naveen Rawat|2020-05-21T09:15:53+00:00May 20th, 2020|Blogs|0 Comments

The Indian logistics industry is highly fragmented and unorganised. However, the prevailing situation has left the logistics industry in disarray because of the nationwide lockdown on account of COVID-2019.

As a logistics solution provider, we are conditioned to be innovative and flexible in a face of frequent and continuous operational disruptions we face on day-to-day such as changing policies, closures, congestions, and weather-related interruptions. However, nothing prepares you for a high impact and low probability situations such as the current outbreak of COVID-2019.

The prevailing lockdown has placed severe operational constraints on logistics operations such as the availability of manpower, transportation, warehouse […]

18 05, 2020

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De-risk your sales through distributed inventory model

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De-risk your sales through distributed inventory model

By Ajay Kanwar|2020-05-18T10:11:11+00:00May 18th, 2020|Blogs|1 Comment

It may seem easier to monitor & manage the inventory from a single fulfilment centre however it may not be a great strategy for a business that wants to expand the consumer base across the geographies.

Storing inventory at a single location can create many risks for the business especially in a crisis like COVID19 which had a huge impact on the supply chains.

For a business, it will be challenging to re-start the operation during the crisis, if they have stored the inventory at a couple of locations. This further means an extended impact on sales or losing an opportunity to […]

29 04, 2020

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Have you considered these 9 principles while designing the warehouse layout?

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Have you considered these 9 principles while designing the warehouse layout?

By Anirban Chowdhury|2020-05-07T12:47:57+00:00April 29th, 2020|Blogs|0 Comments

Designing a warehouse layout seems like a simple task, but it’s quite complex. The design and layout of your warehouse can have a major effect on your operations including productivity, picking time and safety of the facility.

Without the proper layout & design, you will end up facing capacity issues, decreased productivity and storage inadequacies.

The key areas which should be focussed while working on the layout includes the type of commodity, volumes, size of the facility and operational requirement. Also, while designing a warehouse you must keep in mind the future scalability of the business.

There are several principles that can be […]

25 04, 2020

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Strategies that you can adopt during and immediately after COVID2019

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Strategies that you can adopt during and immediately after COVID2019

By Nihar Parida|2020-05-07T12:51:32+00:00April 25th, 2020|Blogs|1 Comment

Strategies that you can adopt during and immediately after COVID2019
The spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, is being felt globally across operations in ways which are very difficult to model and assess right now. As the immediate toll on human health from the spread of coronavirus mounts, the economic effects of the crisis and the livelihoods at stake are coming into sharp focus.

With lockdowns and no sale scenario, the cash flows have been affected. Lot of the affected regions are at the centre of global supply chains. How long the situation will prevail no one has a definitive view. With […]

11 07, 2019

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The Latest Digital Trends Shaping the Future of Delivery & Logistics

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The Latest Digital Trends Shaping the Future of Delivery & Logistics

By Communication|2020-05-20T15:42:15+00:00July 11th, 2019|Blogs|Comments Off on The Latest Digital Trends Shaping the Future of Delivery & Logistics

The Latest Digital Trends Shaping the Future of Delivery & Logistics
Digital transformation has dramatically increased efficiency throughout the day-to-day operations of countless industries. Repetitive tasks can be automated, information can be shared very rapidly, and workers can get things done at any time (and from almost anywhere). The Indian economy has done an excellent job of taking advantage in recent years, using digitization to make significant strides in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index — and being the only big economy to feature in the 10 most improved over the last 2 years.

Even so, there’s still so much […]

17 04, 2019

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Omni-channel Retail- The Future of E-commerce

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Omni-channel Retail- The Future of E-commerce

By Communication|2020-05-20T15:20:49+00:00April 17th, 2019|Blogs, omni-channel retail|0 Comments

Omni-channel Retail- The Future of E-commerce
Retailers today wish to give their customers effortless shopping experience. These days customers are not only looking for the perfect product that suits their need, but they are also demanding a seamless affair in getting that product.

The way to this smooth purchase journey starts with omnichannel retail. Omni-channel retail refers to the multi-channel method that aims at providing the customer with a seamless shopping experience whether the client is shopping online from a mobile device, a laptop or from a retail store near-by. Omni-channel provides the customer with an integrated shopping experience that multi-channel does […]

21 06, 2018

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4 ways how a supply chain consultant can create competitive advantage?

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4 ways how a supply chain consultant can create competitive advantage?

By Holisol|2020-02-24T10:21:28+00:00June 21st, 2018|4pl services, Blogs, Consultant|0 Comments

4 Ways How A Supply Chain Consultant Can Create Competitive Advantage
In today’s competitive era, almost all the manufacturing processes have been automated. Though the economic options to manufacture your products are widely available. The key success factor of a business depends upon the competitiveness of its supply chain network. It plays a vital role in deciding the sustainability of a business. Supply chain elements such as warehouse layout, processes, inventory norms, logistics network and vendor management are key business elements which will drive your customer’s satisfaction rate. Sub-optimal management of any of these elements will impact how sales are serviced […]

9 06, 2018

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Three Reasons You Should opt for a 4PL Services Provider

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Three Reasons You Should opt for a 4PL Services Provider

By Holisol|2020-02-24T10:21:34+00:00June 9th, 2018|4pl services, Blogs|0 Comments

Three Reasons You Should opt for a 4PL Services Provider

As the business grows, companies find it challenging to manage their inventory which should be stored and moved in an efficient manner, while keeping it traceable. To cater to the demands from multi-channels in the supply chain, companies tend to opt for the multiple supply chain partners for 2PL or 3PL activities.

Even though each outsourced entity may be an expert in its own domain, complications start arising when it comes to manage the operations in a coordinated manner. Here-in comes the value addition from 4PL service providers. 4PL service providers are […]

25 04, 2018

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Adding Value to SCM by way of Packaging Re-Engineering

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Adding Value to SCM by way of Packaging Re-Engineering

By Holisol|2020-05-20T15:36:10+00:00April 25th, 2018|Blogs, industrial packaging, packaging|0 Comments

Adding Value to SCM by way of Packaging Re-Engineering

Most times we face a statement with reference to packaging design is that, “it is not a rocket science”. Agreed, there is no rocket science in it, but one thing needs to be appreciated is that, there is a bit of science in it. Moreover, applying re-engineering in packaging scientifically definitely leads to a value proposition in SCM.

The conventional packing processes involved in packaging of products tend to keep higher factor of safety, which in most cases is not required. Conventional methods also miss out to factor the impact of logistics on […]

14 02, 2018

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Impact of Budget 2018 on Logistics

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Impact of Budget 2018 on Logistics

By Holisol|2020-02-24T10:21:45+00:00February 14th, 2018|Blogs|Comments Off on Impact of Budget 2018 on Logistics

Impact of Budget 2018 on Logistics
The Finance minister’s annual budget presentation is an event keenly followed by millions of Indians from every walk of life, who are eager to know how the budget will improve their daily lives. While the 2018-2019 budget has its share of highs, lows, and not so goods for the average Indian, it presents the logistics industry with several exciting growth avenues over the coming years.

Read on to find out which of the budgetary announcements we are most excited about!

The ****** of 2018-2019 budget has been on rural infrastructure development, agriculture, promoting MSME growth, and improving […]

31 01, 2018

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Key Operation Zones To Optimize In-factory Logistics

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Key Operation Zones To Optimize In-factory Logistics

By Holisol|2020-02-24T10:21:50+00:00January 31st, 2018|Blogs|0 Comments

Key Operation Zones To Optimize In-factory Logistics
While taking up the core objective to maximize production capacity with an improved economy of scale, the manufacturing industries are most likely to face n number of challenges. These challenges are prone to have been overlooked by the companies when their manufacturing plants have enough area to carry on the operations. An optimized in-factory logistics is one of the major solutions to guide the companies to elevate the production numbers and overall sale.

For manufacturing sector, effective management of in-factory logistics is the arena where supply chain consulting comes into play. With respect to this, […]

29 01, 2018

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Is cold chain logistics an unexplored goldmine ?

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Is cold chain logistics an unexplored goldmine ?

By Holisol|2020-02-24T10:21:55+00:00January 29th, 2018|Blogs|0 Comments

Is cold chain logistics an unexplored goldmine ?
14 Billion USD. This is value of annual wastage in India’s agricultural sector due to inadequate cold chain infrastructure. 18 Percent of fruits and vegetables produced in India get wasted due to insufficient cold chain network, which is a direct contributor to food shortages, and resulting high prices. While the ambient supply chain has evolved in last one decade, the cold chain network in India remain at a nascent stage; with only 10 % of network being served by the organized players.
Therefore, cold chain network is attracting lot of interest from both government […]