IT Can Safeguard You From Logistics Challenges

Logistics is becoming more complex by the day, mainly due to the changing consumption patterns of people worldwide.   As a result, logistics companies…

Logistics Visibility Helps Overcome Business Obstacles

The increasing complexities of the supply chain and growing customer demands pose a huge challenge for a logistics company. A more efficient and agile…

Affordable Transportation Management System Sees Widespread Use

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have been around for a long time yet they have not seen widespread usage until recent times due to cost…

Technology Can Drive Huge Savings for Logistics Companies

Take a look across the logistics industry and you will find a common thread running through factors ailing the industry. Lack of planning, ineffective…

Technological Evolution will Help You Become Future-Proof

Any talk of disruption is bound to make many companies uneasy but the reasons for this has less to do with disruption and more…

Efficient Management Through Innovative Technology

A major technological breakthrough brings about disruption in an industry; this does not mean companies need wait for such an event to induce momentum…

Track and Trace for Improved Customer Service

Poor customer service is one of the primary reasons for customers to be dissatisfied and unengaged. How does poor customer service cost your business?…

Overlooking Technology Investment Can Stifle Innovation

Logistics has changed fundamentally over the past decade and the pace of change continues to accelerate. Some logistics companies no longer focus on making…

IoT Heralds Greater Visibility, Advantage in Logistics

Logistics complexity has been increasing with greater demand from customers in the form of customized solutions. The complexity of logistics operations creates a number…

Agility Key for Adapting to Changing Market Conditions

Agility is an important quality for any logistics service provider. The ability to implement a strategy that will help keep a company agile and…

LSPs Need to Bridge Technology Gap in the Business

Supply chain companies view their logistics service providers (LSPs) as a tactical partner who can add value to their business via technology. The value…

Is Your Business Under Threat of Disruption?

Disruption generally means disturbance that interrupt a process, event or activity. But in the field of logistics and supply chain, disruption has a more…

Warehousing Technology Trends

A warehouse is central to the smooth operation of supply chain companies, with the effortless flow of goods and products essential for business growth.…

Is ‘Uber’ in Trucking the Next Big Thing?

A majority of global freight movement involves trucking and yet, the industry still struggles to move freight long distances quickly, safely, and inexpensively. As…

Cloud Technology Makes Obsolete Conventional Software

In recent times, the Cloud has gained prominence and has become identified with agility and convenience when it comes to IT in logistics. More…

Why Investing In IT Makes Sense

Globally, the logistics sector is growing at a rapid pace and undergoing huge transformation in its mode of operation and functioning. The growth in…

Information Technology – Competitive Advantage for Logistics Service Providers

PortCalls welcomes its newest columnist Amit Maheshwari, CEO and founder of Softlink Global, a leading software products company. Mr Maheshwari will write a column…