Archive: March 22, 2023

Sankash Partners with EaseMyTrip to Provide Travel Insurance and Travel Now Pay Later Services

New Delhi, 22nd March 2023: SanKash, India’s fastest-growing travel fintech, announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership with EaseMyTrip, a leading online travel tech platform to offer travel insurance and Travel Now-Pay-Later (TNPL) services to its patrons in India. With this partnership, EaseMyTrip customers can now purchase travel insurance that covers medical expenses, trip cancellations, lost baggage, and other travel-related risks and also avail Travel Now and Pay Later services. It will be available to customers who book domestic or international flights, hotels, and holiday packages through EaseMyTrip

This partnership will enhance customer experience and increase the confidence of travellers while planning their trips. With SanKash’s expertise in insurance and TNPL and EaseMyTrip’s strong presence in the travel industry, customers can expect reliable and comprehensive travel plans.

Travel insurance is an important consideration for anyone travelling, as it provides financial protection in the situation of unexpected events such as cancellations, medical emergencies and more. With SanKash’s platform, EaseMyTrip customers will be able to easily purchase travel insurance coverage that fits their needs and budget. The global market for travel insurance, according to the studies, was estimated to be worth $17.8 billion in 2021 and is projected to increase at a CAGR of 15.4% from 2022 to 2030.

EaseMyTrip customers can also use the travel-now-pay-later service to book their trips without having to pay the full amount upfront. This service allows customers to split the cost of their trips into manageable instalments, making travel more accessible and affordable.

“We are excited to partner with EaseMyTrip to extend our services of Travel Insurance and Travel Now Pay Later to their customers,” said Akash Dahiya, Co-Founder and CEO of SanKash. “This partnership aligns with our goal of making travel safer and more accessible for everyone. Customers’ safety and convenience are our top priority, and this partnership will enable us to provide them with the best travel experiences.”

Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Rikant Pitti, Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, said, “We look forward to our association with Sankash and are confident to reap mutual benefits. We strongly believe that these services will give our customers more ways to travel securely without worrying about their finances and will encourage them to travel frequently.’’

Gnarly Troop adopts village in Bihar to foster major societal transformation

New Delhi, 22 March 2023: Gnarly Troop, a non-profit organization, has adopted the Bakhari Village (Paigambarpur Panchayat) of Muzaffarpur in Bihar to facilitate major societal transformations among around 1500 villagers in the area. Embarking on its endeavor to help communities tackle tough challenges where people across the country are striving to overcome odds, Gnarly Troop has been creating awareness for value management of time and resources so tomorrow’s leaders can build a better foundation for the future.

Bringing in major transformational changes, post-adoption of the village, Gnarly Troop has established a rural development center, community hall for farmers, women, and children, library for students, and an open sky campus for Paigambarpur Panchayat meetings and for the higher authority members of the village. At the open sky campus, every Sunday, the Gnarly Troop organizes a meeting where the members of the Panchayat and other higher authorities of the village discuss the development of the area and the prospects of future growth. During the meeting, the members of the Panchayat and representatives from Gnarly Troop also addressed issues like banking services, government forms, etc., and provided solutions to the residents of the village.

The Bakhari Village of Muzaffarpur in Bihar has around 586 voters who are over 18 years of age and over 900 children; with the male-female ratio being 1:1.2. The major occupational income of the villagers is through wages, and the number of students enrolled in educational institutions is 134. Around 60 percent of men and women depend on the hiring for work in and at agriculture land. With the help of the Gnarly Troop, employment in private jobs has increased by 17 percent.

“There is an imperative need to confront the global learning crisis and help less privileged children gain the basic skills they need and deserve – no matter where they are. And following Gnarly Troop’s mission to boost education, economic mobility, and health – the building blocks for a good life and a strong community, we’re ensuring every child gets a strong start in life, teenagers have the tools to learn and grow, and young adults thrive in the job market,” noted Founder of Gnarly Troop Amarjeet Kr Thakur.

Stating that, going forward, the Gnarly Troop will be adopting at least one village each year in various parts of the country, Mr. Thakur said, “At the Gnarly Troop Village, you will find climate change is happening now, people are able to know the importance of studying, and they participate in skill development training at Gnarly Troop Rural Area Development Centre to change the motion from poverty to health, to education, our community development programs offer the opportunity to dramatically improve the quality of life of less privileged children and people. We welcome many eminent personalities and intellectuals here in Gnarly Troop Village as role models to share their stories of struggles, success, and how they stay physically and mentally fit.”

Through programs for sustainable development with educational and technical support in and at Gnarly Troop Academy, along with the foremost priority to set up a health and wellness center for nutrition support and health services. At the Bakhari Village, the Gnarly Troop will also be supporting the implementation of a parenting skills program to enhance their knowledge of child development and encourage discipline in children.

Nanoclean launches World’s first Smoking Cessation Filter – Cigibud

New Delhi, 22nd March 2023: Nanoclean, the organization engineering advanced air filtration solutions launched Cigibud which is the World’s first Smoking Cessation Filter. The product has been developed in IIT Delhi employing the patented nanofiber technology for aiding in quitting smoking.

It is a scientifically proven therapy aimed at smoking cessation over a span of 3 months. The product has been curated taking inspiration from WHO-recommended Nicotine Replacement Therapy that majorly focuses on reducing nicotine levels. The nanofiber technology helps in filtering out a significant quantity of tar and nicotine that eventually makes the user accustomed to lower levels of nicotine. Cigibud comes in a pack to Light, Ultra, and Pro levels to help quit smoking step-by-step. It is a three-stage process where 60% & 30% tar and nicotine are reduced at the Light level respectively. Increasing the effectiveness at every level, 70% tar and 50% nicotine are compromised at the Ultra level. And at the Pro level, the tar and nicotine are brought down by 80% individually.

Smoking inherently has unwelcome repercussions on health with the potential to cause deadly diseases such as cancer, heart disease, chronic bronchitis, COPD, lung disease, stroke, etc. in a person. Understanding that smoking is a form of addiction that takes time to recede, the product was devised meticulously to check the perils of smoking throughout the quitting regime and afterward as well. For which the nanofibers have been used in Cigibud to make smoking up to 80% less injurious to health. In the meantime, it ensures smoothness in the throat and naturally reduces the urge to smoke. It is compatible with all types of cigarettes. The effect is such that after using Cigibud, people find normal cigarettes bitter and ultimately very repulsive to smoke.

Speaking on the occasion, Prateek Sharma, the Founder & CEO of Nanoclean Global Private Limited said, “Smoking is quite addictive, and even though people are aware of the health repercussions, they find it difficult to break free from the vicious cycle. Therefore, we devised Cigibud to help them quit smoking systematically by making them used to the lower levels of nicotine while making it a smooth experience for them. With the help of Cigibud, we at Nanoclean strive to contribute to society and humankind by giving them advanced solutions to help them quit smoking effortlessly. We continuously work towards abating the lethal effects of smoking by harnessing the benefits of technology available at our disposal.”

Flipkart Launches the Exchange Program for Used Air Conditioners

Bengaluru – March 22, 2023: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced the launch of an exchange program for used air conditioners on its platform. The offer will give customers an easy and reliable platform to exchange their used AC at the best price. This program will be applicable to all kinds of air conditioners. Customers will be able to exchange their used ACs irrespective of where they were purchased and will be rolled out across Flipkart’s serviceable pin codes in the country. The initiative is in line with Flipkart Group’s continuous effort to contribute towards a circular economy while offering the industry-best value to the customers and enabling this offering for sellers to boost their business.

Building on its deep and extensive customer insights regarding apprehensions and unawareness around the resale of air conditioners in the country, Flipkart’s AC Exchange Programme provides customers with a convenient and simple process to exchange their old AC for at the best value with a new air conditioner of their choice on Flipkart. For the convenience of customers, Flipkart in collaboration with its partners is offering a hassle-free doorstep pickup with a pan India reach and also giving a limited period offer of free uninstallation service by experts.

Upgrading to the new BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) 2022-rated air conditioners which are ~25% more energy efficient compared to air conditioners bought 5 years back will help in reducing the running cost and therefore result in higher savings for customers.

The growing usage of air conditioners in the country is leading to a high generation of scrap. The imprudent disposal of old AC generates waste that leads to the contamination of soil, water, and air. Being committed to creating a sustainable future, Flipkart has partnered with certified e-waste recycling companies to ensure the safe and responsible disposal of scrap generated.

Commenting on the launch, Adarsh Menon, Senior Vice President and Head of New Businesses, at Flipkart, said, “With the oncoming summer season, more and more people across the country look to purchase and upgrade their air conditioning devices. Over the years, there has been an ever-growing market for re-selling air conditioners which is highly unorganized and difficult to navigate. Through the AC Exchange Program on Flipkart, we aim to simplify this process and address nuanced pain points such as the uninstallation of old air conditioners to offer an end-to-end solution that combines the best value for the product, convenience, and discoverability. At Flipkart Group, it is our continuous endeavor to bring innovative tech-enabled solutions and enable reusability and responsible recycling which are indispensable in creating a sustainable economy.”

Registration of entries for ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ begins

Mumbai, 22nd March 2023: Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has instituted a unique award ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ to encourage and promote literary works written in Indian languages. The ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ will recognize the best Hindi-translated work of Indian language novels. Now, the Bank has initiated the process of inviting entries under the ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’.

The award promotes the mutual interchange amongst Indian languages, encourages literary translation work in the country, and seeks to make the best Indian literature available to the general public in Hindi.

Under the ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman scheme, the translated work of the novel written in Indian languages as mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution is eligible for the Award. The award will be presented to both the original author of the selected novel and the translator who has translated the book to Hindi from the original regional languages. Entries for the Award are being invited from Hindi translators as well as publishers.

Every year, the original author of the novel and the Hindi translator of that novel so selected will be honored and will receive ₹21.00 lakh and ₹15.00 lakh respectively. In addition, the authors and the Hindi translators of the next five shortlisted works will also be recognized and receive ₹3.00 lakh and ₹2.00 lakh respectively.

Shiprocket appoints Ankur Sarawagi as Senior Vice President, Fastrr Checkout

New Delhi, 22nd March 2023: Shiprocket, India’s leading e-commerce enablement platform, announced the appointment of Ankur Sarawagi as the Senior Vice President of Fastrr Checkout. Ankur was the Co-Founder of NearBuy, and Vice President and Country Manager at WeddingWire India (TKWW group). He brings over a decade of experience in leading global businesses, category creation, growth-hacking, and scaling. As NearBuy’s Co-Founder, Ankur led and delivered an innovative and revolutionary impact on India’s hyperlocal e-commerce ecosystem.

As Shiprocket expands and contributes to India’s domestic and international trade, Ankur’s expertise and vision will complement the company’s vision of building an end-to-end OS of E-commerce to drive tangible impact for India’s SMEs. In his new role at Fastrr, Ankur will play a crucial role in creating new-age solutions to fuel the brand’s narrative of delivering a ‘Fastrr’ and more convenient shopping experience. Ankur’s role is to further Fastrr’s vision of enabling a seamless consumer journey and driving a groundbreaking revolution in India’s online e-commerce space.

Shiprocket’s CEO & Co-Founder, Saahil Goel said, “Our objective at Shiprocket is to make e-commerce accessible to companies by providing a one-stop platform to help them along the way. One-click checkout is an integral part of the consumer journey that puts customer experience at the forefront. Ankur has a strong history of establishing e-commerce systems. With his skill in growth hacking and establishing scalability for global companies, Ankur will be a valuable complement to the team in adding a system of trust-driven transactions in the checkout space and accelerating our expansion to new heights.”

Ankur Sarawagi, Senior Vice President Fastrr on his appointment said, “I am excited to join Fastrr on their mission of delivering a seamless consumer journey and hence enabling e-commerce for BHARAT. Our mission is to empower merchants with technology-backed solutions to enable ease of doing business in India and across the globe. With this product, we are aiming to build trust between the buyers and sellers. I look forward to collaborating with Saahil and the leadership of Shiprocket to seize opportunities and be a part of this promising journey of disrupting the Indian e-commerce landscape.”

Ankur has previously served as the Vice President, of International Growth, and the Managing Director of WeddingWire India. He began his entrepreneurial experience as the co-founder of NearBuy, India’s first and largest hyper-local e-commerce platform. He is an IIT Bombay alumnus who began his professional career with Bain & Company.

Hikvision India Launches AX PRO Series Wireless Intrusion Alarm System, enables more reliable intrusion detection

Hikvision India launched AX PRO Series Wireless Intrusion Alarm System at the PACC event in Kochi with big fanfare in the presence of security industry leaders and dignitaries. The newly launched AX PRO Series Wireless Intrusion Alarm System enables more reliable intrusion detection with home automation features.

While elaborating on the unique product features of AX PRO Series Wireless Intrusion Alarm, Mr. Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, of Prama Hikvision India said, “It is an intelligent alarm system with convergent solutions. Anti-intrusion systems must be able to detect security breaches instantly and reliably – while also minimizing false positives. To help companies, homeowners, retail store owners, and key institutes to achieve this, Hikvision has created its AX PRO wireless alarm system, which includes highly reliable video verification solutions, secure wireless transmission, and a wide range of state-of-the-art alarm detectors.”

Introducing Hi vision’s AX PRO wireless alarm system

Hikvision has created its AX PRO wireless alarm system with long-range detection using Tri-x and Cam-x transmission technology, the range can be extended further using a range extender to cover the maximum area using a single solution. This includes remote video verification to detect security breaches, secure wireless transmission technology for alarms and video images, and a wide variety of wireless products that trigger alarms rapidly and reliably in the event of a break-in or other security breach. The system also includes the AX PRO hub, which can connect more than 96 detectors to meet customers’ specific security needs.

The range is ideal for home protection and small and medium-sized business applications, supporting “simplicity through innovation” for alarm detection. The system includes 5 main types of Hikvision AX PRO wireless alarm detectors:

· Hikvision AX PRO motion alarm detectors

The AX PRO range offers two types of motion detectors: ‘single element’ detectors, and ‘dual-tech’ detectors.

Single-element detectors use passive infrared (PIR) or microwave technology to detect moving intruders and trigger intrusion alarms in real time. Dual tech solutions combine different technologies, such as PIR, microwaves, or cameras to verify intrusion threats and minimize false positives.

An example of this type of solution is our “PIRCAM” motion detector, which combines PIR with a smart camera. This solution takes pictures when the PIR sensor is triggered, allowing homeowners or business security teams to verify intrusion incidents remotely.

· Hikvision AX PRO glass break detectors

AX PRO glass break detectors work with glass of different types and thicknesses. These detectors can be installed on both walls and ceilings facing glass panels or windows.

The detectors use high-quality broadband microphones to monitor loud high-frequency and low-frequency noises. In a glass-breakage scenario, loud, low-frequency sounds are created by shockwaves when a pane of glass is struck (with a heavy object for example). At the same time, the high-frequency sound confirms that the glass has shattered or broken. This approach to monitoring low and high-frequency noises ensures that the detectors can distinguish between loud noises in the environment, vibrations caused by high winds, and real glass breakages – helping to minimize false positives.

The AX PRO range includes a single-element glass break detector and a PIR motion detector that includes glass-break detection technology in a single unit.

· Hikvision AX PRO door opening detectors (magnetic contact detectors)

Hikvision door opening detectors comprise two parts, a magnet attached to a door or window, and a second unit attached to the frame. When the door or window opens, the switch is broken, and the detector is activated.

· Hikvision AX PRO ‘shock’ detectors

AX PRO shock detectors use high-quality G-Sensors to monitor the vibration characteristics of different mount surfaces – including wooden walls, concrete walls, and panes of glass.

This allows Hikvision detectors to filter out false positives caused by a number of factors, including small, hard objects hitting a wall; dynamic pressures caused by windy weather; and maintenance teams hammering in nails or conducting other work on a building.

· Hikvision AX PRO ‘environmental’ detectors

The Hikvision AX PRO wireless range also includes lots of additional detectors to improve home and business security. These include both portable and wall-mounted emergency buttons, an EN 14604-certified smoke detector with a 10-year battery life, a water leak detector, and a temperature detector.

Key features of the AX PRO wireless alarm system at a glance

Key features of the AX PRO wireless alarm system include:

• The industry-leading AX PRO hub
  which allows 210 detectors to be integrated into a single installation
• Multi-Path Communication

Onboard LAN, Wi-Fi, GPRS, 3G/4G communications

• AX PRO Intrusion Verification-as-a-Service (IVaaS)
  which provides live video verification based on 7 seconds of video recording so users can quickly confirm alarm events on their system
• Anti-jamming security
  with signal hopping across up to 50 frequencies to protect the integrity of the system
• Secure, reliable wireless connectivity
  with our powerful Tri-X technology, which delivers the highest levels of security and performance
• Fast, simple installation
  which requires installers to scan the device’s QR code and turn on the device, which automatically connects to the control panel
• Quick, easy configuration
  via the AX PRO mobile app, web portal and Hik-ProConnect

Shyam Steel joins hands with IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants as Principal Sponsors

National, 22nd March 2023: Shyam Steel, one of the leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT bars, today announced its association with IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants as the principal sponsor of the franchise. The association will help Shyam Steel to enhance its brand and business presence across the HSM markets and nationally. The sixteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is set to begin on 31st March 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Aligned with the association, the players and official members of the Lucknow Super Giants team will be sporting the Shyam Steel logo on the back of the official match day jersey. The logo will also be prominently visible during the on-ground matches of the franchise. The brand will have the right to use player images and team logos for internal use and promotional purposes. The association will also be amplified across, print, outdoor, television, digital, and social media platforms which will run through the entire duration of the tournament. The duration of the association is three years.

Commenting on the association Mr. Lalit Beriwala, Director, Shyam Steel Industries Ltd said, “We are very proud to associate ourselves with one of the most popular franchises, Lucknow Super Giants. The team is the perfect amalgamation of talent, experience, and enthusiasm. India is a cricket frenzy nation, and this partnership will help us to build a high brand recall amongst our target audience nationally. Uttar Pradesh is a key market for us as it serves as our gateway to the North Indian markets, and we hope this association creates a positive impact in the region. We look forward to a very successful season for both brands.”

Colonel Vinod Bisht, CEO of RPSG Sports said “We are absolutely delighted to be entering into a long-term partnership with an esteemed brand like Shyam Steel. There is a lot of positive synergy between the brand and the franchise, and we look forward to working with them in this prestigious tournament.”

Shyam Steel will leverage the association to enhance its brand awareness, build relevance and engage with the target audience. The partnership with Lucknow Super Giants will help brand Shyam Steel to instantly connect with the millions of viewers watching the event across India and abroad. The brand has also planned a series of activations across digital and traditional platforms to grow stakeholder engagement and brand recall.

Shyam Steel with an annual turnover of Rs 5,000 crores is now in a steady expansion mode braving the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company, an integral partner in building a new India, is committed to meaningfully contributing to the realization of the target of 300 million tonnes of steel production by 2030-31. The brand is associated with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma as the face of the company in addition to having Sonu Sood as one of its brand ambassadors. Shyam Steel has also recently added Vijay Devarakonda to the pantheon of famous endorsers.

New Relic appoints Kris Day as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan

BENGALURU — March 22, 2023 — New Relic (NYSE: NEWR), the all-in-one observability platform for every engineer, today announced the appointment of Kris Day as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) to drive expansion in the region and lead the business into its next stage of growth.

Day has over two decades of sales and leadership experience in the technology industry across Europe and the Asia Pacific region, covering hardware, software, cloud and transformation specialty sales, and partner sales environments. Most recently, Day was Sales Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan at Dell EMC, where he led multiple teams to navigate complex customer cloud and digital transformation journeys. He has also held senior roles at NetApp and Hewlett-Packard.

In his new role, Day will be responsible for leading New Relic’s high-performing sales teams to grow its footprint in the region, while delivering go-to-market strategies and enhancing the partner ecosystem.

“Kris joins New Relic at a time when we are witnessing organisations exploring a much broader, full lifecycle observability strategy. They are also navigating the increased complexity of multi-cloud environments and the modernisation of application architectures,” said New Relic Chief Revenue Officer, Mark Dodds.

“We are delighted to have Kris support our shift to more meaningful observability practices in the region as organisations accelerate their digital transformation ambitions against the backdrop of challenging economic pressures. His wide-ranging experience across APJ will ensure that New Relic continues to deliver exceptional results to customers.”

New Relic’s observability platform enables organisations to achieve greater scale and efficiency, improve uptime and performance, and accelerate time to market to deliver excellent customer experiences. Day’s appointment comes off the back of a rapid period of expansion and success for the business, including the opening of two offices in India, and recognition as a certified Great Place to Work® in Singapore and Australia.

“I believe New Relic is uniquely positioned to capitalise on emerging market trends given its all-in-one observability approach, which overcomes data disparity and other modern IT complexities by enabling developers and engineers to visualise, analyse and troubleshoot an entire software stack in a single, connected platform,” said New Relic Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, Kris Day.

“The APJ market represents a strong growth opportunity for New Relic, with room for greater adoption in the more mature markets of Australia, New Zealand and Japan. There are also significant opportunities for growth in the technology hubs of Southeast Asia and Korea, and an opportunity to tap into the rapidly growing Indian market, which is home to a vast number of the world’s developers.”

“I am thrilled to oversee the continued implementation of cohesive observability strategies for our customers, and help to further enable our partners across the region. I intend to spend my first 60 days in the role meeting with these groups in order to strengthen our position and drive greater adoption.”

According to New Relic’s 2022 Observability Forecast report, Asia Pacific was the region most likely to view observability as a key enabler for achieving core business goals, at 58%. Asia Pacific organisations were also most likely to have achieved full-stack observability by New Relic’s definition at 33% when compared to Europe and the Americas. This regional appreciation for a holistic approach to observability is echoed by Gartner’s Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2023 report, which lists Applied Observability as the second most important trend for 2023; marking a shift from a reactive to proactive observability practice that helps to define future business decisions.

Day’s appointment follows the announcement of recent product innovations for the company including CodeStream code-level metrics and service-level telemetry and out-of-the-box GPT-4 monitoring. Read more about New Relic CodeStream Code-Level Metrics and New Relic GPT-4 monitoring at newrelic.com.

Locus Unveils ShipFlex To Equip Businesses With Flexible & Intelligent Third-Party Delivery

India, March 22, 2023: Locus, a global last-mile logistics technology company, announced the launch of ShipFlex, a third-party delivery platform that provides businesses with the flexibility to fully outsource their deliveries to a wide range of delivery carriers. ShipFlex helps businesses expand their reach and achieve break-neck delivery speeds, enabling them to offer same-day and next-day delivery capabilities in new geographies.

Inefficient carrier selection, capacity management, lack of real-time order visibility, etc., are some barriers that can hamper a business’s ability to make quick deliveries. Locus ShipFlex addresses these complexities by automating entire carrier workflows for the optimal price and delivering end-to-end visibility of order-to-doorstep deliveries across in-house, contracted, and outsourced fleets on a single dashboard. The platform also gives businesses access to Locus’ global carrier partners, such as FedEx, RPX Logistics, Loomis Express, Shadowfax, SPL, etc., helping them with their delivery orchestration in a much more efficient and cost-effective manner.

“Predictability and transparency are the two pillars of modern-day logistics operations. To efficiently manage the colossal order volumes, achieve lightning-fast deliveries, and consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience, businesses need to have full control of their last-mile operations”, said Nishith Rastogi, Founder and CEO of Locus. “ShipFlex is a result of our years of logistics industry experience and customer feedback. Through the integration with our dispatch management platform, ShipFlex will solve industry pain points by streamlining the entire last-mile fulfillment cycle, reducing costs, and improving the customer experience. ShipFlex is a game-changer for businesses that need fast, predictable deliveries to stay competitive.”

Retail businesses like Lulu Group International are adopting Locus ShipFlex to achieve a competitive edge. Here’s what they have to say:

“As customer demand skyrockets, the complexity of managing our carrier network has proven to be a huge optimization opportunity. With Locus’ ShipFlex, we can streamline third-party deliveries with rich carrier integrations, real-time tracking, and more on a single dashboard. This has enabled us to take full control of our third-party order-to-delivery process, operate more efficiently, and ensure timely deliveries, resulting in an enhanced customer experience”, said Shinhas Majeed, Group General Manager – eCommerce at Lulu Group International.

By deploying ShipFlex, businesses can also:

Reach customers on-demand with hyper-local delivery: Same-day or next-day delivery can be offered to customers in the local area, providing an unparalleled customer experience.

Maintain a branded experience with third-party carriers: Businesses can share customizable end customer-facing tracking pages while maintaining a consistent visibility and delivery experience through 3PLs.

Enhanced post-purchase experience: Visibility is ensured at every step for dispatch managers and customers alike. ShipFlex allows the automation of SMS and email alerts to notify dispatch teams and customers of SLA breaches in real-time, delivering a positive customer experience.