Hello there, amazing Locad community! It’s time to gear up for an update bonanza from our end. We’re living in a time when the digital landscape continuously evolves, and staying at the forefront requires adaptability and innovation. At Locad, that’s precisely what we strive for! We’re not just about following trends – we aim to set them, all to make your logistics experience smoother, friendlier, and seamless.
As we navigate the thrilling journey of 2023, we’ve been like busy bees in the hive, cooking enhancements and implementing nifty new features on our platform. Rooted in your valuable feedback and our unflinching commitment to enhancing the logistics experience, we’re thrilled to introduce you to our latest improvements.
Ready? Let’s dive into the details!
Order Forecasting – The Real-Time Revolution
Imagine you’re in the thick of a busy week, knee-deep in orders and inventory management. You spot a trend that requires you to update your order forecast. The old way? Drafting an email, sending it off, and waiting for a response. But this slow process could lead to stockouts or overstocking in a fast-paced world.
Recognizing this, we’ve turbocharged our Order Forecast feature, letting you tweak forecasts directly on the Locad portal – in real time! This nifty addition means you can react to changes quicker, improve inventory management, and allow us to gear up for your expected order volume speedily. It’s like having a logistics wizard at your fingertips!
Global Fulfillments – Expanding Your Reach
If you’re a business aiming for global reach, being able to fulfill orders from multiple warehouses is a superpower. Our Lazada and Shopify partners have been rocking it, but we noticed our Shopee brand partners needed to be included. Keeping with our “store local and deliver global” mission, we’ve also brought multi-location fulfillment solutions to Shopee brands. You’ll not only manage inventory like a boss but deliver products faster, making customers happier!
Stay in Control with Proactive Inventory Alerts
It’s a universal truth in retail – running out of stock can cost sales and customer trust. Keeping an eagle eye on stock levels around the clock isn’t humanly possible, and unexpected stockouts can sneak up on you.
This is where our intelligent inventory alert system comes into play. This tool is designed to promptly send an email alert when an item depletes its stock, providing a comprehensive summary at 5 AM GMT+8 daily. Rather than seeing your products disappear from the marketplace, which results in lost sales, you can now proactively manage your inventory. By enhancing your restocking strategy with our system, you are better equipped to maximize your sales potential and maintain consistent visibility in the marketplace.
The Smart Way to Ship – Intelligent Carrier Selection
Juggling different carriers and comparing costs for each delivery can be a logistical headache. If not optimized, shipping costs can eat into your bottom line, making cost-effective carrier selection critical to business health.
We introduced the ‘Cheapest First’ carrier priority feature. It operates as your bespoke shipping assistant, dynamically choosing the most cost-effective carrier among those you have selected. This tool accounts for weight, shipping zones, and shipment type to ensure you get the best value. You retain control over the carriers you prefer while our system helps you optimize each dollar spent on delivery.
Hassle-Free Onboarding: Starting on the Right Foot
“Welcome to Locad, Let’s Get You Set Up”
First impressions carry significant weight, especially when it comes to user experience. We understand that a cumbersome sign-up process can dissuade potential users, casting a shadow on their initial impression of a brand. We’ve launched a seamless self-serve sign-up process exclusively designed for our shipping customers to mitigate this. Underpinned by the reliable AWS Cognito service, this streamlined process makes engaging with Locad as smooth as silk. We’ve also integrated Google Single Sign-On to enhance the convenience further, facilitating an even easier and faster sign-in experience. Alongside these improvements, we’ve bolstered login security and unveiled a straightforward password recovery flow. We’re committed to consistently presenting our best right from the first interaction!
Expiry Dates? Piece of Cake!
Handling product expiry dates with varying batches can be a logistical nightmare, especially when the same SKU has different batches with varying expiry dates. Splitting shipments into multiple ASNs for different batches is a chore, adding complexity to your tracking process in the Order Management System (OMS).
But fret not! Our enhanced Expiry Management feature now allows you to input multiple expiry dates for the same SKU in the ASN. By eliminating the need to split shipments, we’ve simplified the tracking process, making your life just that little bit easier.
User Experience Makeover – A Fresh New Look
We’re firm believers in the beauty of simplicity. That’s why we’ve revamped our product page to make it more intuitive and user-friendly. We’ve standardized terminology, made SKU and Virtual Bundle identification easier, and introduced features like Bulk Create Product and a Stock Cover filter. Now, managing your products on Locad isn’t just simple – it’s a delight!
Until We Meet Again…
We are beaming with pride to bring you these updates and can’t wait to continue this thrilling journey together. However, remember that the exciting first half 2023 is just the halftime show! If you’re already part of the Locad family, watch for even more groundbreaking updates and game-changing innovations.
Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect:
- Enhanced shipment billing visibility on the dashboard.
- Cash on Delivery (COD) status visibility.
- The launch of a dedicated Locad tracking page, providing valuable shipping information directly to your end customers.
These are just some of the innovations we’re excited to roll out.
And for those who haven’t joined us yet? There’s an incredible adventure in logistics waiting for you, full of efficiencies to be gained and boundaries to be pushed. You won’t want to miss out on the action. After all, with Locad, we’re turning logistics into more than just a process – we’re making it an exciting journey! So, let’s raise a toast to a future where logistics is not only straightforward but also a complete joy to navigate.
We’ll see you soon on the flip side! Until then, Happy Selling!
