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Logistics is the process of planning, organizing, and managing the flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. It is a complex and challenging task, but it is essential for the success of any business.
February 2022 The fast grocery-delivery service, Getir, operates by delivering groceries within 10 minutes of ordering. The company uses “dark stores” as distribution hubs to achieve this quick delivery. This has led to complaints from city authorities about the disruption caused in neighborhoods. Amsterdam and Rotterdam have banned new dark […]
The DoorDash app provides its customers with real-time updates on their delivery status. The app has been using GPS information from the Dasher’s phone, combined with manual updates from the Dasher to indicate their progress, such as arriving at the restaurant or picking up the food. To enhance the accuracy […]
France clamps down on delivery depot ‘dark stores.’ September 2022 Due to growing concerns from residents and city officials, the French government has classified “dark stores” as warehouses instead of shops. These stores are city-center depots used for instant home deliveries of food ordered over the Internet and have increased […]
The news of Zomato hiring across 800 job roles met with mixed reactions. Some netizens criticized the company’s work culture after reading job descriptions emphasizing 24/7 availability and lack of work-life balance. Some users took to social media to express their views, calling it a “toxic” and “slavery” promoting culture. […]
The Georgia state legislature is considering Senate Bill 34, which aims to standardize food delivery services in the state. The bill would require delivery services to enter into a contract with the restaurant, get permission to use the restaurant’s name or logo in marketing, maintain clean food holding areas and […]
Barcelona has approved a ban on “dark stores,” distribution centers used by grocery delivery companies, to preserve traditional neighborhood stores and residents’ quality of life. The ban will affect the local delivery app Glovo, which has eight dark stores in the city, and 21 dark stores. Glovo has not yet […]
Deliveroo, a London-based food delivery appointment that operates worldwide, has announced its plans to exit the Netherlands market. The exit was due to the surge in losses as investment costs ate into rising revenues. Deliveroo has witnessed a loss after tax jumped 41% to £153.8 million compared with the first […]
January 2022 The RGD industry is facing challenges in New York City. The high costs of labor, discounts, promotions and waived fees make it difficult for companies to reduce unit costs and achieve a profit. Additionally, the crowded market with many similar companies offering similar products and services makes it […]
Delivery platform sees €284 million profit swing H1/H2 Shares in Just Eat Takeaway (JET) jumped 15% to £24.42 after the company reported better-than-expected profits for the final six months of 2022. The Amsterdam-based firm posted an adjusted EBITDA of approximately €150m, rebounding from a loss of €134 million in the […]
Just Eat Takeaway shares rose on Monday, January 11th, as analysts at ING predicted that the food delivery service could post strong returns in 2023. They noted that an amendment to a cap on fees that delivery firms can charge restaurants in New York City could lead to a €60 […]