Types Of Retail Channels Marketplace Based Inventory Based Quick commerce Kirana Stores Wholesaler,retailers, distributors HORECA Vending machines PopUp stores Supermarkets Hypermarkets Departmental stores Convenience Stores General Trade Ecommerce Modern Trade Alternate Trade Channels
GT Vs MT – Supply Chain
Point To Point Vs Hub & Spoke Model of GT:
Ecommerce Models Marketplace Model provides a virtual marketplace where various sellers can list and sell their products. E.g., Shopclues, eBay, amazon marketplace Inventory Based Model platform or retailer maintains its own inventory of products and sells them directly to customers through its online store. E.g., Yepme, Jobong, Nyka, BigBasket Quick Commerce Aggregate -Amazon Fresh Hyperlocal- Swiggy, Zepto Models
Quick Commerce Supply Chain
What is Mother Hub/central warehouse of Qcom .? A large warehouse supplying to the all the darkstores /delivery hubs present in the city 3 verticals: Dry MH Cold MH F&V Activities performed in MH Inbound-1.Unloading 2. Receiving 3. Staging 4. Put Away Storage-1.Cycle Count 2.Replenishment 3. IRT 4. DEQ Outbound-1. Picking 2. Staging 3. Loading 4. Dispatch
What is Dark store/Delivery Hub? A small warehouse/store with no physical customers/Fulfillment centers without physical storefronts Key Features of Dark Stores Inventory management : Efficient stock handling and organization. Order fulfillment : Rapid picking, packing, and shipping processes. Location : Placed strategically to serve densely populated areas Faster delivery : Reduced shipping times due to proximity to customers. Increased efficiency : Streamlined operations for faster order processing. Omnichannel support : Enable click-and-collect & same-day delivery options.
Challenges to Profitability: Investment in Growth Subsidized Services High Operating Costs Intense Competition Customer Acquisition Costs Cash Flow Strain Last-Mile Delivery Efficiency Seasonal Fluctuations Regulatory Compliance Costs