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E-commerce is only as strong as its supply chain.
- E-commerce customers now expect faster delivery times, leading to increased demand for improved last-mile delivery and other services like 24/7 support and data analytics.
- Logistics players are expanding their service portfolios through vertical and horizontal integration to enhance competitiveness.
- Supply chain sector, traditionally resistant to digitization, is now evolving due to the changing market landscape.
- MEA is emerging as a leader in digital adoption and e-commerce growth, driven by tech-savvy demographics.
- Despite growth in e-commerce, challenges such as logistics bottlenecks and high shipping costs persist in regions like the Middle East and Africa.
- Asset-light models are gaining traction, providing efficient solutions for supply chain management and logistics with a focus on technology and risk mitigation.
- Locad, a Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) solution, offers streamlined supply chain services for e-commerce brands in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Locad's asset-light model addresses key challenges in e-commerce, promoting flexibility and scalability while reducing operational overhead.
- The Singapore-based startup Locad, founded by entrepreneurs experienced in e-commerce and technology, aims to expand its operations in the Middle East.
- Innovations in cloud-based logistics platforms and asset-light models are transforming the sector's digital landscape and enhancing supply chain efficiencies.
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