Logistics
The last-mile of delivery is a pain point for many companies. From missed delivery times to damaged products, it can be an area that many managers spend a lot of time on. According to Business Insider, last-mile delivery costs comprise 53% of overall shipping costs. But dedicated managers have found a solution to help improve
Final Mile, also commonly referred to as Last Mile, refers to the very last leg of any shipment’s journey: from the transportation hub to the end-user. A lot of times, this is a customer, and their location is a residential address. That said, Final Mile is not just about parcel deliveries, even though that’s usually
We’ve all been there. The package you’ve been patiently waiting for (probably no more than two days with how we’ve become accustomed to fast, free shipping) finally arrives, and the contents are damaged. Luckily for you, today’s companies are all about top-notch customer service. Within a few minutes, they’ve processed a refund for your item,
Supply chain security is something that all supply chain managers should be closely monitoring. Today’s supply chains face a unique array of threats, both in the physical and digital realm. Several years ago, the biggest supply chain issues to combat were things like supply chain terrorism, theft (internal or external), and piracy. Nowadays, you must
Knowledge is power in the world of supply chain management, and every company is searching for the next best way to save money and meet consumer demand. While you could turn to the troves of the internet for information, it helps to know which journalists and publications to trust. That’s why we’ve created this list
Over the past few years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to understanding the ins and outs of the shipping and logistics industry. During that time, we noticed a space that was in serious need of more visibility, Final Mile delivery. To that end, we have decided to make the Final Mile capabilities of our multi-functional visibility platform
This past November, ShipChain was honored to win the Blockchain Innovation Award at #DataccioConnect Singapore. Last year, ShipChain bagged The Business IT Innovation award, which was received by Mr. John Monarch, CEO, ShipChain at #DataccioConnect Dubai. Since then, there has been a lot of momentum, and the organization has welcomed several new partnerships. Prominent among
If you work in supply chain and logistics, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about the growing talent gap. While the trucker shortage has been a hot topic of conversation during this last year, the industry is starting to realize that the talent gap extends far past just trucking. In fact, it’s becoming a
Supply chain visibility is essential to modern success, but according to Supply Chain Dive, as few as 6% of companies have achieved full supply chain visibility. The problems existing within supply chain visibility go back to issues with tracking shipments after shipping to consumers. At the same time, supply chain visibility and transparency rank as
You may have noticed a few prominent private blockchains popping up here and there. The problem with these private blockchains is, at their core, they are not truly decentralized. By joining a private chain, you do not get all of the benefits that blockchain promises. In fact, you could argue that your data is even
