The Future of Trailer Fleet Management Technology: An Inside Look

It’s that time of year again! The peak shopping season of 2022 is just around the corner, It’s an exciting time for shoppers, with a crazy number of online and offline discounted sales tempting customers to splurge like never before. At the same time, the pressure on retailers and ecommerce brands to meet customer expectations is huge. Presenting In Focus - a series of webinars from last-mile experts at Locus and supply chain influencers from around the world. Learn last mile best practices and peak season hacks to make every delivery a delightful experience for your customers.

In logistics and order fulfilment, a yard is the link between the distribution and transportation of goods and the warehouse. With the rising importance of e-commerce and supply chains focusing on customer-centricity, increasing the speed of fulfilment is the greatest challenge in logistics.

Amazon has turned the business landscape on its head. Netflix has transformed the entertainment industry. Uber has revolutionized the transportation industry. Aerospace firms are feeling the squeeze. Are you ready for what’s next? According to LMA Consulting Group’s research study, The Amazon Effect: How Higher Customer Service Standards Impact Your Business and What You Can Do to Thrive, customers are no longer satisfied with quality products delivered on-time; instead, they want rapid delivery, “go the extra mile” partnership type service and collaborative R&D/ design.

Supply chains are complex by nature. Global, multi-modal, time-critical, and relying on numerous participants to work in harmony. However, even within harmonious networks blind spots exits. These visibility gaps, generate mistrust, encourage information silos, and obstruct cross functional cooperation. The subsequent inefficiencies cost companies’ money, time, and reputation.