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NEW URBAN EQUATION : COVER STORY
Decentralise Fulfillment Hubs
Locate micro-fulfillment centres near highdemand urban zones to reduce last-mile
costs, speed delivery, and improve inventory
responsiveness, ensuring faster, more
reliable customer service.
Invest in Digital Inventory Systems
Implement real-time tracking, AI-driven
demand forecasting, and automation to
optimise stock levels, streamline operations,
and minimise delays, enhancing scalability
and operational efficiency.
Develop Mixed-Use Industrial Parks
Create integrated spaces combining
warehousing, storefronts, and digital
operations to enable hybrid fulfillment
models, bridge online-offline retail, and
improve proximity to urban consumers.
Prioritise Purpose-Built Infrastructure
Build scalable, flexible logistics facilities
tailored for high-velocity demand, equipped
with cold chain, automation, and multimodal
connectivity to support quick commerce
growth.
Strategic Placement of Fulfillment Centres
Position centres within 1-2 km of urban
demand centres to cut transportation
costs, improve delivery speed, and reduce
environmental impact, aligning location with
consumer density.
Leverage Integrated Logistics Platforms
Use platforms offering end-to-end
solutions—warehousing, transportation,
digital integration—to reduce inefficiencies,
lower costs, and ensure rapid, reliable
delivery cycles.
Enhance Last-Mile Delivery Efficiency
Optimise delivery routes, utilise
urban distribution hubs, and deploy local
fulfillment nodes to decrease transit
times, cut costs, and increase customer
satisfaction.
Support Sustainable Operations
Incorporate shared utilities, green zones,
and eco-friendly transport corridors
within logistics parks to reduce emissions,
meet regulatory standards, and align with
environmental goals.
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