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During the pandemic, #ecommerce ramped up from “nice to have” to a necessity overnight. Just a few years later, e-commerce remains a necessity of convenience, one that continues to complicate transportation logistics with shortages of labor, drivers, air capacity, gas and routes adding to the intricacies. Read more about this and other transportation challenges impacting the #petfoodindustry: https://ow.ly/GLWO50S0YG0 #petfood #supplychain

An Insightful article how last mile delivery is changing the logistics landscape... While there are deliveries from local stores to consumers, it has moved one step further of delivering within restaurant from counters to table (DropTheQ) This emphasizes the need to innovate and think of ways which are not standard steps in a typically supply chain #Logistics #Innovation #LastMileDelivery #CustomerSatisfaction

As I walk through the bustling streets, I often see the vibrant world of delivery around me—scooters zipping past, each rider carrying insulated bags that safeguard the warmth and quality of our food. It’s amazing to think how something so essential has become a crucial part of our everyday lives. Delivery bags are more than just functional—they're a symbol of efficiency, reliability, and care. In the fast-paced world we live in, a simple bag can ensure that a meal prepared with love reaches someone still warm and fresh, no matter how far the journey. Working in the delivery bag export trade, I realize how important it is to innovate and improve these small yet significant pieces of our lives. From advanced insulation materials to user-friendly designs, every step we take is a push towards better service, better food quality, and ultimately, a better experience for all. Whether you're in the business world or simply enjoying your next meal at home, take a moment to appreciate the thought and design that goes into the tools we often overlook—like the delivery bags that make it all possible. #Innovation #DeliveryBags #Logistics #FoodService #EverydayLife

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚: Many food stores and restaurants limit themselves to just serving their local communities. worried about the difficulties of expanding nationwide. The worries are very reasonable - How to handle the logistics of shipping perishable items across Canada? How to build a technology platform? How to market to customers far beyond their neighborhood? But what if we tell you that there was an easier way? A way to access new markets and revenue without all the headaches? That's exactly why TikMe created an integrated nationwide shipping solution for Canadian food businesses. We understand the shipping logistics, packaging requirements, and marketing needs - all the challenges that might hold back a food store from growing beyond their neighborhood. We have gone through these challenges when working with other customers. Leveraging all the experience, TikMe created an exclusive solution to make nationwide shipping simple for individual food stores that include both technology and logistics. Technology solution: We build a branded and customized e-commerce and fulfillment platform tailored to each store's specific needs. Logistics solution: We partnered with an experienced local player who takes care of end-to-end logistics starting from packaging to home delivery service of food across Canada. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭. Rajdhani had built up a strong local following for their authentic Indian sweets and snacks in Toronto. But they were wary of how to take that success nationwide. Together with Rajdhani, we created a customized e-commerce solution. And our reliable logistics partner picks up orders from their store and delivers nationwide. Behind the scenes, our technology coordinates order processing, inventory management, packaging, labeling, pickup scheduling, and delivery tracking. We handle all of it seamlessly so Rajdhani could focus on sales growth. Our customized e-commerce shipping solution opened the national demand for Rajdhani beyond just Toronto. TikMe is now ready to offer the solution to more food businesses - A proven, worry-free nationwide shipping solution. We handle all the complexities - from technology solutions to delivery tracking - so you can simply prepare orders and watch their growth take off. Don't limit your business to just your local neighborhood. Let TikMe help you successfully ship your unique flavors across Canada. Contact us to learn more and get started on expanding your food store nationwide today! #shippingsolution #foodshipping #fooddelivery #canadashipping #sweetsshipping #snacksshipping #packagedfoodshipping #foodecommerce #fooddeliverysolution #foodshippingsolution #ecommerceshippingsolution

From pick-and-pack to cold chain logistics, supply chains come in many forms—each with its own complexities. At Izba, we specialize in building systems that can scale with your brand, just like we did for The Farmer’s Dog. Listen to my recent episode on eCommerce on Tap where we share insights from guiding pet food logistics for a brand that delivers fresh to your door. #SupplyChain #Logistics #eCommerce #IzbaExchange #ColdChain #Operations https://buff.ly/4dAxz4y

I wanted to share some exciting insights about the e-commerce boom in the pet food industry. Did you know that online sales of pet care products in the U.S. jumped from 32% in 2020 to 40% in 2022? That’s a huge shift that’s reshaping how we do business!In my latest video, I dive into how this trend impacts logistics and highlight how Wellington Parcel Services is stepping up to the plate. As part of the Wellington Group of Companies, they’re delivering to thousands of Canadian homes every day, making e-commerce fulfillment and final-mile delivery smoother than ever. With the U.S. pet industry hitting $147 billion in sales this year, logistics providers like Wellington Parcel are crucial for brands looking to meet this growing demand. So, how is your company adapting to this e-commerce boom? Are you tapping into expert logistics services to streamline your operations? Reach out to me to learn more about what we can do for your supply chain. #ecommerce #logistics #finalmile #transportation

The future of logistics

The Future of Food & Beverage Logistics is Here! Q-commerce is revolutionizing the way we shop and consume goods by prioritizing speed and proximity. From rapid deliveries to AI-driven efficiency, it’s transforming the logistics game for urban consumers. 🌟 With small businesses thriving and technology paving the way, Q-commerce is the game-changer we’ve all been waiting for. Curious about the innovations driving this trend? 👉 Explore how Q-commerce is reshaping logistics for today’s fast-paced world. #QCommerce #FoodLogistics #UrbanDelivery #LogisticsTech #FastDelivery #EcommerceInnovation

In recent years, online food delivery services have surged, partly due to COVID-19 challenges. This trend reflects consumers' preference for convenience, with a significant rise in online shopping (43% increase expected) and a priority on convenience in shopping experiences (60% of consumers). As more people opt for online meat and poultry purchases, the industry focuses on suitable packaging to ensure quality and safety. Packaging is vital for preserving freshness during shipping, with tailored solutions preventing contamination and maintaining optimal temperatures. At Smurfit Kappa we can help you find the right solution. Quality packaging provides a competitive edge in the crowded eCommerce market. Key packaging requirements include temperature control, appropriate materials, eco-friendly options, cost-effectiveness, and considerations for customer experience and feedback. #ecommerce #freshproduce #qualitypackaging

The pause on Congestion Pricing means crisis averted for now - but even without the looming threat of delivery fees, we should still work together to change the 7-9AM "attended" delivery paradigm that most foodservice operators prefer. Doing business this way in New York City makes foodservice delivery expensive and environmentally unfriendly. Here's why: When NYC operators insist that deliveries be made to attended kitchens during a 2 hour time window in the early part of rush hour, it forces distributors like Lobster Place to be in hundreds of locations at the same time at the precise moment when vehicle mobility is at its worst. By allowing early access to unattended kitchens before 7am, operators reduce the requirement for distributors to be everywhere at once, greatly speed up delivery times, and consequently reduce the number of trucks required to "feed the kitchens." We estimate that by expanding the delivery window to 5am-9am, kitchens could reduce the number of trucks required to make deliveries by as much as 33%. Case in point - imagine what it would mean for your personal relationship with Amazon if you only accepted your packages in a 2 hour window of time during rush hour and you made the Amazon courier wait for you to open your box and inspect its contents. The Amazon courier would NEVER be able to finish their route - and Amazon would need more trucks and drivers to deliver their packages on time. This is why purveyors have delivery minimums and delivery charges and Amazon doesn't - because the 7-9AM attended delivery paradigm makes last mile logistics incredibly inefficient. But we can work together to change that. With your permission and cooperation, our drivers can access your unattended kitchen as early as 5:30AM, load-in your products in the locations you specify, snap a photo of the delivery contents, and lock up behind them. When your crews arrive and inspect the product, we'll still replace it same day is there's a problem. We're already doing this at over 60 locations across the city. Governor Hochul might have removed the financial consequence of continuing the status quo - but early access/"dark drops" are still a better, more environmentally friendly way of doing business.