By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Start Your Business Magazine
  • Topics

    Grow, expand and leverage your business..

    Grow your start up business with our experts and industry insiders…

    Get Started

    Quick Links

    • Finance
    • Marketing
    • Technology
    • Business Books
    • Wellness
    • Interviews
    • Franchise

    Our Newsletters

    Our website stores cookies on your computer. They allow us to remember you and help personalise your experience with our site..

    Read our privacy policy for more information.
  • Trending
    TrendingShow More
    Communicate Better
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Majority of UK Employees Looking for a New Job
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
  • How To
    How ToShow More
    How To Start A Maintenance Business In 8 Easy Steps
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Tips for Running a Restaurant in the Most Efficient Way Possible
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Becoming self employed…
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Vet Start up
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Builder’s Growth
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
  • Agenda
    AgendaShow More
    The Positive Impact Of Bringing Nature Into The Office
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    The Beauty and Versatility of Timber: A Guide to Using Wood in Construction and Design
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Could On-site Safety Hold Back Growth of the Construction Industry?
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    5 Strategies To Attract More Customers To Your Restaurant
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    4 Vital Safety Precautions to Take During Office Renovations
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
Reading: Efficient Logistics
Connect
Start Your Business MagazineStart Your Business Magazine
Aa
  • Contact
  • Blog
Search
  • Agenda
  • Blog
  • Finance
  • Growing
  • Marketing
  • Opportunity
  • Starting Up
  • Technology
  • Wellbeing
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • RSS
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Licensing
Copyright © 2014-2023 Ruby Theme Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Efficient Logistics

Start Your Business
Business Advice
Share
4 Min Read

4 Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make With Your Logistics Company

Are you thinking about setting up a logistics business this year? That could be a smart choice because, thanks to the coronavirus, logistics services are in high demand. More consumers than ever before are buying their products online, particularly through the holiday season. So, how can you guarantee that you are taking the right steps in setting up your logistics company? Well, you need to make sure that you are avoiding these key mistakes from day one. 

Contents
4 Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make With Your Logistics CompanyIgnoring ReviewsMissing The Profit MarginFailing To Be Green Hiring The Wrong Drivers

Ignoring Reviews

Reviews are going to be crucial for a logistics company. If you look online, you’ll see the thing that customers complain about the most is reviews. They hate it when orders aren’t dealt with the right way and when deliveries are late or items arrive damaged. If you do have a problem like this in your business model, then you need to correct it. But you also need to respond directly to the reviews that alerted you to the issue. This sends a clear message to clients that you are aware of their concerns and you want to work to improve the service that you provide. 

Missing The Profit Margin

If you’re new to this business model, it can be quite difficult to effectively ensure that you are managing your spending and getting paid what you deserve or even what you need. There are a few ways around this issue but one of the best is to bid for projects online. You can do this if you click here or on similar sites. Essentially, you can choose exactly how much you need a client to pay you for a delivery service that you offer. This guarantees that you never end up in the red with the amount of revenue that you bring in. 

Failing To Be Green 

Since we’re talking about managing costs, it’s important to save in your logistics model where possible. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make sure that you are delivering a green solution. This means that you shouldn’t end up in a situation where your vehicles are costing you a fortune in fuel. You can avoid this if you make sure that you invest in hybrids and EVs. EVs were never an option for logistics companies in the past. However, since there has been a big boost in the range of these vehicles, they are now a real possibility. 

Hiring The Wrong Drivers

Finally, you do need to make sure that you are hiring the right drivers and employees for your logistics company. This is going to have a huge impact on whether you can provide a high quality service that your customers demand and expect. You can ensure that you get the best drivers by using the support of a recruitment management service. 

We hope this helps you understand some of the crucial mistakes that you definitely do need to avoid when you’re setting up your logistics business. If you take the right steps here, then you can guarantee that your new business venture is a tremendous success. 

 

TAGGED: header

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Start Your Business November 30, 2020
Share this Article
Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Copy Link
  • RSS
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Licensing

Get the latest from us delivered straight to your inbox

Start Your Business Magazine: The Ultimate Business Start Up Guide provides information advice and guidance for entrepreneurs and new business start ups. Get the latest from us delivered directly to your inbox.

Our website stores cookies on your computer. They allow us to remember you and help personalize your experience with our site..

Read our privacy policy for more information.

Copyright 2023 Gambit Interactive Media Limited – All Rights Reserved.

Manage Cookie Consent
We use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Cookies are used for ads personalisation We do this to improve browsing experience as well as show personalized ads. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}
Join Us!

Sign up to our free newsletter and never miss a hot topic!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
Go to mobile version
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?