According to Statista, in 2020 the revenue generated by ecommerce reached $431 billion, as the pandemic boosted the number of users shopping online. What do customers look for when shopping online?Among several factors, one of the most important is the shipping of the product, which is expected to be fast and even free. As aContinueContinue reading “When should you use last mile service?”
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Suppliers and On-Time Delivery
Suppliers face various difficulties when managing their supply chain. Delivery can be delayed and issues can arise when the goal is to try to get the right materials on time. This can also cause a reputation on the supplier’s ability to maintain a high level on-time delivery service. Thus being said, material shortage is aContinueContinue reading “Suppliers and On-Time Delivery”
Winter Weather Calls For Improvement Projects
With winter weather, many people decide not to complete home improvement projects. Why is this? People think that home improvement projects pertain to mainly the outdoors such as backyards, pools, etc. However, consider renovating your kitchen or bathroom during a winter blizzard. What better to pass the time than to improve the place you sleep,ContinueContinue reading “Winter Weather Calls For Improvement Projects”
How Advanced Analytics Can Transform Your Delivery System
In a world where businesses are expected to efficiently provide on-time deliveries, quickly adjust to new orders, and reliably reduce the risk of delivery errors, advanced analytics are no longer a helpful addition to your company’s logistics plan; they are a necessity. Specifically, advanced analytics use mathematical and statistical formulas and algorithms to generate newContinueContinue reading “How Advanced Analytics Can Transform Your Delivery System”
Why Working with PartRunner Beats Hiring a Delivery Driver
Many small businesses wonder what it takes to manage all of their own delivery needs. To start, it will cost around $29,000 to purchase a delivery vehicle, $37,00 a year to hire a professional driver, and even more for insurance, maintenance, and fuel. If these expenses seem intimidating for your growing business, then there isContinueContinue reading “Why Working with PartRunner Beats Hiring a Delivery Driver”
How Amazon Impacts the Construction and Trades Industry
From its founding in 1994 as an online bookstore, Amazon has grown into one of the most successful online retail companies in the entire world. According to CNN, in 2019 Amazon earned $232.9 billion dollars in revenue, and of that, $10.1 billion was net profit. Additionally, some estimates show that Amazon has a 38.7% marketContinueContinue reading “How Amazon Impacts the Construction and Trades Industry”
How PartRunner Can Reduce Your Per-Mile Delivery Costs
Whether your business is in a city congested with traffic or in a rural suburb many miles away from your customers, completing deliveries can be challenging for everyone. Considering that last-mile logistics account for 53% of the total cost of shipping and 41% of supply chain costs, it is not surprising that businesses in theContinueContinue reading “How PartRunner Can Reduce Your Per-Mile Delivery Costs”
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