The in-house logistics arm of ecommerce giant Flipkart, Ekart has scaled its operations and recorded an impressive 8-times growth over three years.
This growth can be attributed to the company’s efforts to monetise its supply chain. Ekart has emerged as a key logistics partner for several brands, including Snapdeal, Roposo, Libas, Naaptol, Sassafras, and HomeCentre, particularly during the festive season.
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Ekart delivers 6 million shipments daily
With a daily capacity of over 6 million shipments, Ekart’s last-mile network spans an impressive 98% of Indian postal codes. The company boasts an extensive warehousing capacity of over 50 million cubic feet and a fleet of 7,000 trucks. These capabilities have enabled Ekart to achieve a 30% increase in two-day deliveries and a 40% expansion in zonal coverage for ecommerce brands in India.
While the logistics industry is growing at a rate of 5-10% year-on-year, Ekart has expanded its client base of retail and D2C brands by an impressive 10X. “Ekart’s capabilities reflect the immense potential of India’s logistics industry, and we are proud to contribute to its evolution. We remain committed to developing industry-first technologies and supply chain innovations, with a focus on driving efficiency and scalability,” said Mani Bhushan, Chief Business Officer, Ekart.
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Ekart attributes 10% business to E2E supply
Further, Ekart’s end-to-end services, including last-mile deliveries, partial truckload and full truckload movements, and refurbishment, have led 25% of partners to adopt multiple solutions, optimising their supply chain strategies. Today, Ekart attributes over 10% of its business to E2E supply chain solutions, which has helped brands optimise their conversions by 3-4% and optimise supply chain costs by 10-12%.
“At Ekart, we believe our deep understanding of overall supply chains and relentless pursuit of efficiency is a key differentiator and enabler for the brands that we serve as well as India’s logistics ecosystem as a whole. Ekart has become a reliable option for brands looking to unlock supply chain value to scale their topline via extended reach and speed and improve profitability through efficiency and lesser handshakes by working with one trusted partner for end-to-end solutions,” added Bhushan.
