#Logistics
How supply chains solutions have digitally adapted in a post-pandemic world
Where brands would once rely on wholesalers and retailers to reach their consumers, they’re now able to own more of the customer journey themselves.
“It wasn’t the original plan but we couldn’t ignore it”: FoodByUs takes on $8b café sector
The founders of Sydney-based startup FoodByUs have evolved their online homemade meal marketplace to provide cafés and wholesale food suppliers with a distribution solution that doubles as a matchmaking service. FoodByUs was conceived by Ben Lipschitz, founder of footwear brand Flipsters, together with Tim Chandler, Menulog’s former lead developer, and Menulog co-founder Gary Munitz. It launched in […]
Shippit taps into BigCommerce customer base
By partnering with ecommerce platform BigCommerce, Sydney-based logistics startup Shippit has gained access to “thousands of new customers”, says co-founder and joint-CEO, William On. The partnership enables BigCommerce customers to access enterprise shipping rates and shipping carrier discounts via Shippit’s logistics management platform, which determine the best courier for a merchant, then fulfills the […]
‘A lack of prior experience was a boon at first’: Shippit’s co-CEO on recruiting a logistics vet
Logistics management platform Shippit has announced its first major investment since closing a $2.2m Series A capital raise in May, with the recruitment of Australian logistics veteran Dominic Culbert as its Head of Logistics. Culbert has over 18 years of experience in ecommerce logistics, and most recently served as the Group Logistics and Delivery Solutions […]
Warehouse Management in the Era of Amazon
If you keep yourself updated in the retail game, it shouldn’t be news to you that American giant Amazon is going to cross into Australian borders with the speculation of destroying Australian retailers [1]. For any small business owner, the thought of a radical change in competition is frown worthy. It goes without saying that […]
Long distances, loads and logistics: finding a heavy equipment transport company
Moving any sort of heavy equipment is a challenge that needs careful planning and the right resources if it is going to be achieved successfully. Here is a look at how to find the right partner to help you achieve your aim and work out a logistical solution that helps you transport your items safely […]
Warehousing wisdoms: strengthening the link between your supply chain and your CEO
As a CEO, you’ll have to know a lot about the critical nature in supply chain management and how it affects the bottom line of a company. There are a lot of ways to make it better and increase the connection between CEO duties and supply chain management. Many companies over the past decades have […]
Which Car Suits Your Business Model Best?
When you own and operate a small business, you’ll find yourself experiencing many milestones. Purchasing a company car is often one of the significant stepping stones towards future success. The kind of vehicle you require will hinge on the type of business you run – a Ford Focus hatchback would not be particularly useful to […]
How smaller retailers are leaving behind Fashion Weeks to compete using #fashion
Technology is transforming the way we do business. Retailers are not immune to this trend and are increasingly looking to technology to connect with customers. At the same time, in an increasingly digitised and convenience-focused world, businesses need to maintain a personal touch to set themselves apart. For many small fashion retailers, the key […]
Service taking the headache out of freight
For online stores, one of the most time consuming elements is arranging freight for purchased goods. A new plugin has hit the market, aggregating the best shipping price from a range of logistics companies.
Serial entrepreneurial outlook breeds new app
In a classic example of identifying and acting upon a gap in the market, this serial entrepreneur has brought his latest idea to life.
How to choose a freight forwarder
A freight forwarder can make an exporter’s life much easier. So here’s a guide to finding the right freight forwarder to refine your logistics process. It can be hard to get your head around the logistics of exporting—new and existing exporters alike. Fortunately there are professionals who can take care of these things for you; […]