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Connecting communities with instant last-mile delivery

Luc Andreani
Luc Andreani • 4 min read
Connecting communities with instant last-mile delivery
Beyond just moving parcels from point to point, deliveries have the potential to bring together different members of the community, delivering an interconnected future. Photo: Unsplash
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The introduction of quick commerce has accelerated the change in consumer habits, particularly the desire for faster delivery of goods and a different path-to-purchase from traditional purchases. Consumers have become accustomed to the convenience and speed of e-commerce - they now expect quicker deliveries, often next day, or sometimes even on the same day, which puts pressure on last-mile logistics to meet these demands. 

With Southeast Asia’s expanding urbanisation, it has generated a higher request for products and amenities to be delivered faster, amplifying the demand for instant last-mile delivery. In the world of instant gratification, Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) delivery is changing how individuals and small businesses in communities connect.

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