“Hot shot” deliveries are one-time, low-cost deliveries completed by “hot shot” drivers.  This delivery system originated in Texas oilfields. The name “hot shot” was applied to trucks that would pick up parts for pumping stations and off-road drilling, then deliver

A business thrives due to its ability to satisfy its customer demands. But to accomplish this, you have to incur operation, storage, and delivery costs. It always feels like a business will not make any profits, even when customers purchase

The e-Commerce industry has seen a lot of growth in recent years and has changed the global marketplace significantly. Digital Commerce 360 shows that consumers spent $861.02 billion on online shopping in 2020, a 44% increase from 2019. Digital marketplaces

As each day passes, the order fulfillment industry faces new challenges. Several years back, people were willing to wait for up to a month to receive their products. Immediately after the pandemic struck, more people started making their orders online,

Reverse logistics or return management involves taking  the right measures to promote the flow of materials back from the point of consumption to the end of origin. It is vital in order fulfillment since there will always be returns due

A study conducted by McKinsey in 2014 concluded that same-day delivery would be the next evolutionary point in parcel logistics. The report was right, as more than half of retailers now offer same-day delivery. It is an ongoing trend that

Online shopping has increased dramatically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, delivery companies have also seen an increase in the number of orders and deliveries.  The growing demand for parcel delivery services has posed a range of challenges