Tagged in On-demand services

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Last Mile Delivery Optimization

The Ins and Outs of On-Demand Delivery: What It Is and How It Operates

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Mrinalini Khattar

May 11, 2023

On-demand delivery is a service that fulfills immediate customer needs by providing timely and convenient delivery of goods or services.

How to build your business around a hyperlocal on-demand delivery model

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How to build your business around a on-demand hyperlocal delivery model?

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Lakshmi D

Apr 17, 2020

Most consumers are stuck in their homes due to coronavirus pandemic and thus the demand for essential goods and services has made them turn to on-demand deliveries. Logistics businesses are attempting to build a on-demand hyperlocal delivery business model to fulfill this need.  The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the perception of retailers towards on-demand deliveries. Retailers who are […]

Impact of Coronavirus on On-Demand Industry

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How has the on-demand industry coped with the coronavirus?

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Lakshmi D

Apr 9, 2020

With billions under lockdown due to the coronavirus, there is an acute need for  basic services so as to survive and run daily lives. Enter the on-demand industry. Across the globe, essential on-demand services are seeing a spike in demand.  What is the On-Demand Industry?  The on-demand industry works on fulfilling customer demand by offering […]

Time-Slot Management

Delivery Experience

Time-Slot Management: Are You Ready to Deliver at the Customer’s Command?

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Shweta Sarma

Mar 17, 2020

Updated: May 12, 2023 Gone are the days when the customer would wait for weeks or days to get a parcel delivered. Speed, convenience and predictability are the new rules. The customer’s demand for faster and same-day deliveries is increasing by the day, and businesses are investing in smarter logistics solutions to fasten their delivery […]

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Last Mile Delivery Optimization

Smart logistics solutions are ‘in demand’ for on-demand services

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Team Locus

Feb 7, 2020

This is a good time to be a customer. Yeah, really! Almost everything you need is an app away.  Want a cab? Open Uber or Lyft or Didi or Ola, depending on your geography; want food reviews? Open Yelp or Zomato; want your house to be cleaned? Open a home services app.  You get the […]

How your supply chain can accommodate the festive season rush

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The Great Supply Chain Balancing Act: Juggling the Festive Season Rush

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Team Locus

Sep 16, 2019

Festive celebrations are a global phenomenon, marked by a rich tapestry of traditions and customs unique to every region. Whether it’s the resplendent lights of Diwali in India, or the vibrant festivities of Brazil’s Carnival, these occasions transform societies into pulsating hubs of activity. Yet, behind the scenes, retailers grapple with a formidable challenge: tackling […]