QuickShift shows
how ‘speed’ can be a
differentiator for
e-commerce brands
23-Sep-2021
Quickshift starts operations in Kolkata
With this, the company has set an aim of providing unique supply
chain solutions for large and small enterprises so that product
deliveries happen on time.
Third party logistics firm Quickshift leases 20,000
sq ft of warehousing space in Kolkata
Third party logistics firm Quickshift has leased 20,000 sq ft of
warehousing space in Kolkata to smoothen last mile delivery in
Eastern and Northeastern regions like West Bengal and Assam.
Warehouse operators witnessing high demand in east
and northeast India
Warehouse operators and third-party logistic firms are expanding
their presence in east and northeast India after major brands and
e-commerce companies witnessed a surge in demand in the
region during the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing the operators to
fast track last mile delivery in the region.
As we wrap up the ‘30 Startups To Watch’ series for 2021 and get
ready to explore more vibrant and innovative businesses in 2022,
we decided to give this year’s featured startups the centre stage to
tell our readers what all they have achieved in 2021.
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail invests $200 million in
Dunzo, buys 25.8% stake for quicker home deliveries
Reliance Retail invested $200 million, or around Rs 1,488 crore in quick
commerce platform, Dunzo. Reliance also entered into a partnership with
Dunzo through which the latter will enable hyperlocal logistics for the
retail stores operated by Reliance Retail.
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (Jan 13, 2022)
QuickShift launches second fulfilment centre in Bengaluru
Plug-and-play logistics firm QuickShift revealed it has launched its
second fulfilment centre in Bengaluru to cater to the surging demand,
owing to the rapid growth in online transactions across marketplaces
and brand portals.
Budget 2022: Logistics Infrastructure Project PM Gati Shakti
Gets First Fund of Rs 20,000 cr
The Gati Shakti National Master Plan, a Rs 100 lakh crore project for
building holistic infrastructure in India, has received its first ever outlay
of Rs 20,000 crore in the Budget for the financial year 2022-23.
Third party logistics firm Quickshift to open 5-6 dark stores
in metro cities
“Every city we are planning to open 4-5 transit hub, starting with
Mumbai, Gurgaon and Bangalore to ensure same day delivery. We have
now come up with rapid plus model, where delivery will be done in
two hours,” said Goenka.
QuickShift shows how ‘speed’ can be a differentiator for
e-commerce brands
From enabling lower return rates to higher sales volumes, the
e-commerce fulfilment company explains why the need for speed has
become ‘absolute’ for D2C brands.
Same-day Delivery: The Next Evolutionary Step in Parcel
Logistics
A management professional with a passion towards leveraging new age
technologies and processes, Anshul has pursued his MBA from Symbiosis
University and Leeds University (UK). He is currently the Co-Founder and
CEO of Quickshift which is one of the fastest growing E-commerce
fulfillment services companies in India, which helps new age and D2C
brands scale across the country. Prior to Quickshift, he was a consultant
with Dencowear a workswear brand in UK and over the past few years
have spent significant time in understanding how business/ startups
operate and scale. Having a solid business acumen, he has been able to
build teams, drive and scale complex operations, with new age
technology and design being at the very core of all my initiatives.
Quickshift to enter international shipping space for cross-
border deliveries
A fulfillment centre serves as the hub for all logistics processes
required to get a product from seller to consumer. It handles the entire
order fulfillment process, from order picking and processing to packaging
and shipping.
