This year has turned out to be one of the most inopportune years of the century because of the pandemic, the loss of lives and livelihood and the debilitating economic scenario around the globe. The upheaval because of the Coronavirus resulted in a temporary halt of transportation and shipping processes and several sectors including warehousing,…
Last mile logistics which is one of the trickiest parts of the transportation project, refers to the final phase of the delivery process where the item is moved from the distribution centre to the doorstep of the consignee. The ever increasing number of e-commerce websites has cleared the way for quick, resilient, customized and trackable…
If you have recently joined a freight forwarders network – such as The Cooperative Logistics Network – and you would like to increase the business within the network, we advise you to keep in mind the below recommendations: Send out shipments for members within the network The easiest way of doing this is to have…
Yearly meetings – like The Coop’s Annual Meetings – help freight forwarders nurture your relationship with your partners and lay the foundation for a profitable and sustainable business relationship. However, once you have successfully cemented the relationship with your business partners, you have to be mindful about maintaining those relations while making the most oyf…
Business networking is not about selling your products or services. It’s more about the creation of a long-term relationship with your partners and a solid reputation with time. Active business networking is vital for the growth of your company. Listed below are a few benefits of networking in businesses: Strengthens your business connections Business networking…
In the post-COVID-19 world when an enormous 75% of logistics companies are suffering from supply chain disruptions as a result of the pandemic related restrictions, it is all the more important for freight forwarders to stick together and work collectively. Logistics companies, especially small and medium-sized logistics companies can reap a host of advantages by…
The term sales productivity implies the maximization of your sales with minimal expenditure in terms of funds, time, and effort. The economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has added to the pressure on the sales team of logistics companies which are now on the lookout for new ways to get new projects and increase…
With the continual rise in competition in the supply chain sector, small and medium-sized companies are doing their utmost to acquire new customers and create loyal clientele that will come back to them time and time again. However, there are several factors that encourage customer retention, and strong customer service and post-sale communication are two…