Resources (UK)
Article: Top 10 Questions LSPs Should Ask Potential TMS Vendors
WRITTEN_BY Andrew Lee
Kewill's expert advice series turns its attention to Transport Management Systems (TMS), specifically looking at the top 10 questions that Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) should be asking when choosing one.
The best fit TMS for your business will very much depend on the type of business you run and how it operates.
Our paper has been created to help pinpoint the areas that matter to your business so that you can see the value the right TMS can deliver for you.
Article: Top 10 Questions LSPs Should Ask Potential TMS Vendors (783.05 kB)
Seacon Logistics is an AEO‐certified multimodal logistics services provider, offering sea freight handling, warehousing, European distribution and air freight handling. This case study reviews the problems Seacon previously faced managing these services, and how Kewill Logistics overcame these issues.
Today, 2020 seems a relatively long way in the future. Although it’s a date that features in our longer-term plans, it isn't close enough for most of us to envisage precisely what we’ll be doing, or translating strategic aims and high-level objectives into tactical activities. This white paper sets out to see what the logistics industry may look like in the year 2020 using the data points and trends we can see today. It is also intended to help you shape your thinking and planning for the future.
White Paper: Easing The Path To Seamless Multi-Channel Retail
WRITTEN_BY Andrew LeeRetailers are constantly looking to deliver an improved customer experience and drive down returns.
Our new whitepaper looks at best practices for retailers focused on direct despatch/drop shipping, and how they can achieve these goals.
Download the white paper here: White Paper: Easing The Path To Seamless Multi-Channel Retail
White Paper: Logistics and Transport IT Survey Report 2012
WRITTEN_BY Andrew Lee
Kewill, along with leading logistics research analysts Transport Intelligence (Ti), has published a report based on the results of a recent survey conducted in September 2012.
The report focused on how the use of key logistics and transport related IT solutions have assisted companies in responding to the volatile market conditions and fluctuating customer/consumer demand of recent years.
Key Findings
- LSP & freight forwarding market in recovery
- 80% of respondents reported slight business expansion in the past two years
- 75% expecting growth in 2013
- 30% of forwarders and 3PLs envisage growth by merger or acquisition in 2013, reflecting their sector's stronger cash positions
- Investment in IT solutions is essential for organic growth in today's logistics marketplace
Whitepaper: Logistics & Transport IT Survey Report 2012 (1.85 MB)
After carrying out a survey on eInvoicing to a selection of organisations, Kewill has summarised the results in this document.
The paper reviews both organisations who currently do eInvoicing, and organisations that do not.
For the organisations that do, what benefits have they seen since implementing an eInvoicing solution and if it living up to their expectations.
For those organisations that do not do eInvoicing, we found out what issues they have come up against which has put them off such a solution, and what will make them look at it in the future.
After reviewing the results, the paper then outlines how your organisation can benefit from a suitable eInvoicing solution.
Global logistics & supply chain company Crane Worldwide partners with Kewill Forwarding to create a solid, flexible and scalable global operating system that allows Crane to expand throughout the globe.
Kewill Whitepaper - eInvoicing Breaking Down the Barriers
WRITTEN_BY Marguerite Crumbine
Yet, even today, very few companies can claim to be trading electronically with their entire supply chain, and even fewer are fully realising the potential cost savings that eInvoicing brings.
Our latest white paper reviews the main barriers organisations face when trying to implement an eInvoicing solution, and what action they can take to overcome these barriers.
White Paper: Fighting Back Against Rising Fuel Costs - How Logistics Service Providers Are Adapting To Stay Competitive
WRITTEN_BY Meg Crumbine
The price per litre of diesel has seen a steady increase throughout Europe over the past ten years.
Needless to say, this has had a massive impact on Logistics Service Providers (LSPs).
In the face of rising fuel costs, LSPs have had to adapt to meet increasing customer demands whilst trying to maintain acceptable profit margins.
Our latest white paper reviews the impact of rising fuel costs on LSPs and offers advice on how to protect profit margins through the use of effective IT solutions.
White Paper: Fighting Back Against Rising Fuel Costs (543.12 kB)
White Paper: Kewill Forwarding Scalability & Performance: Delivering a Proven, Robust & Scalable Global Freight Forwarding Solution
WRITTEN_BY Meg Crumbine
Kewill Forwarding Scalability and Performance Testing
