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Key Takeaways

  • Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) delivery enables brands to sell products directly to end customers without intermediaries like distributors or retailers, offering greater control over the customer experience.
  • Small brands typically manage D2C fulfillment in-house or through marketplaces, while larger companies benefit from outsourcing to third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
  • Successful D2C operations require robust order management capabilities across multiple channels and real-time visibility into delivery operations.
  • Locus's AI-powered logistics platform optimizes D2C delivery operations through route optimization, real-time tracking, and advanced analytics to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

What is Direct-to-Consumer Delivery?

Direct-to-Consumer is a model incorporated by brands that sell products directly to consumers eliminating the use of distributors, retailers, wholesalers, or other channels. The various direct-to-consumer fulfillment options include

In-house fulfillment Companies selling their items through Amazon/any other marketplace. Best suited for smaller or emerging brands. Does not work for big brands as there are possibilities of cloning.

Fulfillment through the 3PL provider Outsourcing the entire fulfillment process to the third-party logistics provider. It is best suited for large and growing e-commerce stores and does not work for small and starter D2C businesses.

Locus offers AI-driven logistics solutions to optimize logistics in D2C selling. Its solutions are hosted on the Cloud and can be accessed from any device that has an internet connection. .

Locus offerings for D2C delivery

In-depth analytics | Omnichannel order fulfillment | Route Optimization

Related Resources

Direct to Consumer- The Trend of the Future
Direct to Consumer- The Trend of the Future
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Logistics Tech for All-Mile Efficiency in Direct to Consumer Selling
Logistics Tech for All-Mile Efficiency in Direct to Consumer Selling
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How can Locus help manage your logistics?

  • Locus’ proprietary geocoding engine converts the fuzziest of the addresses into precise geographical coordinates thereby helping your on-ground executives locate addresses easily.
  • Digitize all your operational variables such as fleets, delivery persons etc. to come up with the best route plan every day.
  • Track your orders in real-time with the Locus Live Dashboard. Locus’ all-mile delivery app Locus On The Road (LOTR) helps delivery partners process orders.
  • Visualize and tweak your scheduled plans via three key metrics— geography, time, & vehicle (fleet)—with a birds-eye view of your entire operations.
  • Build your own reports and analyze important parameters that you need to make key decisions.

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68m+ miles

Reduction in distance traveled

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Reduction in GHG emissions

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Savings in logistics costs
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