28th June 2024
Non-machinable or non-conveyable items are the bane of any postal or e-commerce sorting operation. Whether large, heavy, fragile, unstable or oddly shaped, these goods can’t be automatically sorted and instead require inefficient, manual processing.
26th June 2024
Every logistics company must contend with masses of data, and some of the most important information is held in forms and documents. Whether declarations for customs or important facts regarding contents, quickly interpreting this data for key decision making can accelerate any operation.
28th May 2024
With 134 million babies born globally in 2023, demand for baby products is high. This birth rate, combined with the rise of e-commerce, has forced suppliers to rapidly expand.
9th May 2024
Outside of fantasy novels, nobody has a crystal ball to see into the future. However, postal services and logistics companies are building digital twins to achieve just that. Powered by data-driven virtual models that can simulate real-world operations, digital twins are allowing the sector to predict the future and plan for it.
30th April 2024
Waiting in a queue at a parcel pick-up point is never fun, especially for those unfortunate enough to be in the line during peak periods. For retailers, reducing wait times is key for customer satisfaction. To serve customers faster, many are relying on digital images of parcels straight from the sorting centre to quickly identify and distribute items. As well as improving service, this can have a positive effect on other operations too.
9th April 2024
In our globalised economy, an incredible volume of goods crosses international borders every day. While displaying key information on parcels is essential for clearing customs, many countries are tightening regulations to stop fraudulent, dangerous and illegal goods entering their markets. In most cases, sellers are now required to submit parcel data to customs or postal services before sending, but providing this can be costly and time consuming.
19th March 2024
Everyone gets an endorphin kick when an online purchase lands on the doorstep, but for various reasons, more and more shoppers are sending their orders back. Returns are one of the biggest issues in e-commerce logistics, incurring time and cost penalties if not effectively dealt with. Despite this large proportion of goods swimming against the flow of the traditional delivery process, companies can use automation to streamline returns, mitigating the impact and winning customer loyalty.
5th March 2024
In a world where cyber-attacks are international news, cybersecurity has become a top priority for the logistics and e-commerce industry for protecting operations and brand reputation. However, the operational technology (OT) that controls modern logistics operations has created more potential security vulnerabilities than ever before. In response, experts such as Prime Vision are providing businesses with a holistic, but also agnostic, continuous approach to cybersecurity that safeguards software and hardware.
20th February 2024
Growth can’t last forever, and current market conditions are making the logistics sector face up to uncertainty. Whether dealing with high, low or wildly fluctuating demand, the question of securing profitability has the same answer: flexibility.
7th February 2024
In all aspects of life, consumers are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. The logistics sector is reacting, providing cleaner ways of getting parcels to people. Consequently, more postal services, e-commerce giants and delivery companies are switching to electric vans. However, sustainability can’t come at the cost of lower service levels, which is easier said than done when vehicle range and charging times are considered.