Consumer expectations are forever changing, more so in 2020 due to the pandemic. As social distancing and convenient shopping continue to be the new normal, the pressure on grocery businesses to provide fast, safe and smart all-mile deliveries is huge. Read how tech can help grocery businesses optimize all-mile delivery operations and improve customer experience amidst the chaos caused by the pandemic.

Key Takeaways from the whitepaper

A number of industry trends have popped up since the outbreak of COVID-19, giving grocery businesses several opportunities to stand out among competitors and some logistics challenges to tackle. It is high time for grocery retailers to step up and modernize supply chain activities to remain competitive in the years to come.

  • COVID-19 and the Grocery Market How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world of grocery shopping and selling for both customers and business owners? Get an overview of the grocery market in the year of the pandemic.

  • Consumer Expectations from Grocery Sellers What are the rising expectations of the convenience-seeking customer from grocery retailers during the pandemic? Are these trends likely to shape the future of the grocery industry?

  • Omnichannel Presence: A Must for Grocery Businesses Omnichannel selling is turning out to be an absolute essential for grocery retailers, as people still find it risky to frequent grocery stores the way they used to before the pandemic.

  • Keeping the Promise of Same-Day Grocery Delivery As home delivery of groceries becomes the new normal, businesses must realize that offering same-day delivery to customers is important to stay ahead in the race. Learn how to keep the same day delivery promise with AI-based logistics in the white paper.

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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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