Tagged in Hyperlocal Delivery

Hyper Local Delivery Future Trends

E-Commerce

The future of hyperlocal delivery

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locus_dhruv

Oct 25, 2018

Hyperlocal delivery model has emerged as a trend in recent years. Inspired by large rounds of investment in Uber Eats in the U.S. and Big Basket in India, aspiring entrepreneurs entered this niche hoping to find success. However, it turned out that it was not as simple as it seemed. First, the concept of hyperlocal delivery […]

Reverse Logistics : Forward Thinking Pays Big Dividends

E-Commerce

Reverse Logistics : Forward Thinking Pays Big Dividends

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locus_dhruv

Sep 26, 2016

“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics” — Sun Tzu, The Art of War Over the past few years, the global logistics industry has witnessed an increased interest in product returns, recovery, exchange and redistribution. Stats validate that 8 to 9 percent of goods purchased at brick and mortar stores and 25 to 30 percent […]

Can a hyperlocal delivery model ever be sustainable

Fleet Optimization

Can a hyperlocal delivery model ever be sustainable in 2021?

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locus_dhruv

Aug 8, 2016

While there is lot of debate around whether hyperlocal delivery model is sustainable or not, I believe they have brought about a revolutionary change in how we consume food today — several of us, including me, are heavily dependent on it (irrespective of discounts and offers). Let’s look at some basic unit economics  – The average ticket […]

Logistics optimization for ecommerce players

Dispatch Management

Logistics in eCommerce – The Key Differentiator Between eCommerce Players

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locus_dhruv

Aug 5, 2016

Optimizing Logistics in eCommerce yields Better Deliveries Make Happier Customers! In India, the eCommerce sector has seen unprecedented growth in the recent past. eCommerce has taken the world of retail by storm and captivated the imagination of an entire generation of entrepreneurs with various business models. This growth was driven by rapid technology adoption led by the […]