How to start a local micro-delivery (milk + bread + veggies) in India?
The 'Reliability and Bundling' Route Optimization Model 🛵🍞 You are competing with the kirana store and major apps by offering hyper-local speed and trust. 1. Product Bundling & Sourcing: * Core Bundle: Milk, Bread, Eggs, and 2-3 essential vegetables (Onion, Potato, Tomato). This is the foundation of the daily order. * Sourcing: Secure a direct, early-morning supply from a local mandi and a dairy wholesaler. Your sourcing must happen between 3 AM and 5 AM. 2. Logistics (The Key to Profit): * Micro-Routes: Focus on a very tight 2-3 km radius (e.g., one large apartment society or 3-4 small ones). This maximizes drops per route and minimizes fuel/time cost. * Delivery Time: Guarantee delivery before 8:00 AM. Use a single delivery person on a scooter who works a fixed, intense 3-hour route. 3. The Subscription Model: This is essential for predictability. Offer a daily/weekly subscription with an easy-to-use app or a simple WhatsApp ordering system. Subscription means you know your inventory needs a day in advance, reducing waste. 4. Monetization: Charge a small delivery fee or require a minimum order value to ensure profitability per trip. Use the query ID 7vA2N1yD8P as a template for a clear delivery code: 7=Morning, V2=Route 2, A=Apartment A.