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CouriersPlease launches new Perth facility CouriersPlease, is growing its support for retailers, E-Commerce traders and online shoppers in Perth by launching a larger, state-of-the-art facility in Perth’s High Wycombe. The new facility will replace the company’s Perth airport depot, which is 50 per cent larger than the Perth depot and anticipated to create at least 10 new jobs and 30 new Franchise Partner opportunities across Western Australia to help boost the State’s nation-leading economic growth. Richard Thame says, “The larger footprint of this innovative facility allows us to ramp up our processing speeds and essentially do what we do now, but better, to help WA businesses flourish further. Read more on The INDUSTRIALIST - https://lnkd.in/gKPXUdBZ CouriersPlease Richard Thame Jamie Burgess Green Building Council of Australia #courierspleasenewfacility #perthfacility #highwycombe #courierspleasexpanding #waindustrialnews #sustainableconstruction #sustainablebuildings #greenbuildingcouncilaustralia

If Canadian convenience store operator, Alimentation Couche-Tard (Circle-K) is allowed to acquire Seven & i Holdings (7-Eleven Inc), this would be the biggest M&A deal in the history of convenience stores space at U$38bn. Just 3 years back, in 2021, Seven & i holdings acquired Speedway for U$21bn, largest ever North American M&A deal in convenience stores space. I no longer cover or follow the equity markets. But this news caught my eye. And I just had to do some idle musings (force of habit). I keep thinking, how the top ranked company is getting an M&A offer from the second-largest company in this industry, that too at a time when interest rates have not yet moved down in the US. Perhaps they are planning on borrowing/raising funds for this acquisition from outside of US or they are betting on Fed rate cuts before the deal is closed (if that becomes an eventuality).

At Fastlane Americas, we go the extra mile to ensure your cargo arrives on time - literally. 🚗💨 We handle it all, our commitment? To deliver your goods no matter what. If it comes down to it, we’ll even use our own cars. (Joking) Fastlane Americas, where “To the end, we deliver” is more than a slogan, it’s our promise. Need something delivered? Trust Fastlane Americas. We’ll get it there, no matter what. #Logistics #Delivery #FastlaneAmericas #ToTheEndWeDeliver #FreightSolutions #SupplyChain #Transport #Shipping #CustomerService #OnTimeDelivery #LogisticsManagement #FreightForwarding #Cargo #LogisticsExperts #LogisticsSolutions #SupplyChainManagement #FreightTransport #LogisticsPlanning #TransportationServices #CargoHandling #FreightLogistics #EfficientDelivery #LogisticsNetwork #GlobalShipping #FreightManagement

What a lovley fleet .. Nice mix to services all needs.

Normal stories doesn’t make headlines Everybody remembers Shift but nobody remembers Kiffgo. Shift was one of our competitor. Kiffgo was a man and van marketplace . It was initially started as a B2C platform for removal and bulky item deliveries. After almost a year of activity and different experiments, we never saw profitability and there was no path to better unit economics because no recurrent use case and high competition, so we started pursuing a B2B-only model where there was more frequency of usage . The unit economics improved, but still were not good. Then we ended up shutting it down, but we have rebranded our tech and sold it to some small van companies. Kiffgo was built by a lean team of 4 people. What are the key takeaways? Think unit economics If you want to know why Shift is not profitable see below…even thought they tried to apply Blitzscaling approach by acquiring competitors The competition and frequency of usage can significantly impact the Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) for a SaaS 1. Competition: - Higher competition in the SaaS market means more companies are fighting for the same pool of potential customers. - This increased competition can lead to higher marketing and advertising costs as companies need to outbid each other for ad placements, search engine optimization (SEO), and other acquisition channels. - Additionally, increased competition may drive down the conversion rates of marketing and sales efforts, as potential customers have more options to choose from, making it harder to acquire new customers. - In a highly competitive market, SaaS companies may need to offer more features, better pricing, or additional incentives to stand out and attract customers, further increasing the CAC. 2. Frequency of Usage: - SaaS products with a high frequency of usage (e.g., daily or weekly) typically have a lower CAC compared to products with a lower frequency of usage (e.g., monthly or annual). - High-frequency usage indicates that the product is essential and valuable to the customer, making it easier to acquire and retain them. - With high-frequency usage, the customer's lifetime value (LTV) tends to be higher, which can justify a higher CAC and still maintain a healthy LTV-to-CAC ratio. - Conversely, SaaS products with lower frequency of usage may require more marketing and sales efforts to acquire and retain customers, leading to a higher CAC. I mentionned SaaS but it also applies to marketplaces.

I thought Shiprocket was a great company for shipments. Thinking this, I created a shipment of return parcel from my customer through Xpressbees (BusyBees Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) courier partner on Shiprocket . The parcel was very well packed by our customer and contained two units of our products. Packing video and pictures were sent to us by customer. Xpressbees (BusyBees Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) team tore into our return parcel, stole one unit from it and repacked one unit and returned it to us. After receiving the return, we were surprised to see that the customer had sent us two units. But we received one unit and the packing was done by customer that packing was badly damaged. And when we talked to Shiprocket team about this, they also did not help us and directly closed the ticket. Our first experience with Shiprocket team was very bad and now I don't think we will ever do any shipment with Shiprocket in future because whenever we do any shipment in future there will always be this fear that the courier team may steal our units. #shipping #logistics #courierservices

Been an incredibly busy couple of days for us here at Parcel Pal Ltd, as our valued customers continue to place their trust in us to deliver the goods. Quite literally! We provide national UK mainland coverage, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round collecting and delivering to all parts, with a dedicated, direct service. We track everything. We insure everything. We cater for everything. Whatever needs to go, when it needs to go, wherever it needs to go - we can do it. Find out more about how we could help your business by getting in touch via our website below: www.parcelpal.org Meanwhile, personally speaking, I've spent the last couple of days doing some intense networking, meeting some fabulous customers, businesses and people. Always great to catch up with Philip Saxton and his team for coffee and cake and how their business continues to evolve with new product lines being delivered. Also great to meet up with Tony and Michelle Bowler (get well soon!) of The Business Culture HEY for our monthly meet at The Deep Business Centre on Wednesday. Thanks to Helen Thompson and Aneta Wieczorke for your presentations - plus Lee C and David Reid for agreeing to their respective sectors being critiqued. Thursday has seen me at an East Riding of Yorkshire Council network event, part of the The Supply Chain Network business breakfasts held at the University of Hull Aura building. Met some brilliant new connections including Phil Mackinder, Dr. Roxane Gervais, Darren Roberts, Martyn N., Pete Tighe and Alice from HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub. Plus, a few familiar faces at the event including Robin Thompson, Rowena Pearce, Phil Ward, Bryn Abbott, Sarah Johnson and Bel Turpin. Right, back on it. Duty calls with vans needs to all parts once again! #courier #courierservice #courierservices #couriercompany #sameday #samedaycourier #samedaydelivery #samedayshipping #delivery #shipping #express #expresslogistics #expressdelivery #expressshipping #timecritical #24hourservice #247service #delivery #deliveries #deliverysolutions #timecritical #timeddelivery #timeddeliveries #Hull #HullBusiness #network #networking #networkevent #connections #localbusiness #localbusinesses #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocalbusinesses

📦 UPS is enhancing its delivery network in the UK by expanding its Access Point locker network. The courier giant plans to open 400 new smart locker locations. These lockers offer customers the convenience of picking up packages at any time, ensuring secure delivery even when they're away. For #ecommerce businesses, it means satisfying customers with flexible delivery options and simplified supply chain processes. 🔐 ➡️ How will this expansion impact the UK's parcel delivery landscape? ➡️ What benefits do smart lockers bring to both e-commerce businesses and customers? 🚚 With the UK #ParcelDelivery market evolving rapidly, driven by digital trends and an increase in same-day delivery transactions, UPS's new initiatives position it strongly in the competitive landscape. The link to the full article is in the comments below #LogisticsNews #ECommerceNews #UPS

T𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. The UK courier market is growing fast, mainly because of e-commerce and changing consumer habits. Many people now expect same-day delivery, with 43% of UK consumers wanting this option. An IBIS World study states that the UK Courier market size was estimated to be about £15.8bn in 2023. Understanding these trends is crucial for anyone looking to succeed in the dynamic courier landscape. Read More Here https://www.rfr.bz/lmhqke2 #ukcouriermarket #courierservice #PegasusCouriers #ecommercedelivery #samedaydelivery #SustainableDelivery #electricvehiclesarethefuture #gigeconomy #FutureOfDelivery #deliverydrivers #courier #deliverydriver

Hear about the latest trends in the property sector across Australia and New Zealand, in our industrial property update.   TMX Executive Director of Property, Dominic Sorbara, shares industry insights, while also showcasing a snapshot of some of our recent success stories with CouriersPlease, NZ Post, Shiperoo, and Karras Cold Logistics.   Watch the video to hear more!   #SupplyChain #Industrial #Warehouse