Ep 292: Ultrafast, q-commerce, quick delivery with Quaid Combstock

Feb 13, 2023

Logistics and quick delivery expert Quaid Combstock discusses the state of quick commerce, q-commerce and ultrafast delivery. We cover:

• Is the ultrafast local delivery model viable?
• Operational and financial perspectives on q-commerce
• Death of the 15-minute SLA
• Access to "dark stores" in different markets
• Inability to batch orders with 15-minute delivery guarantee
• Ultrafast grocery delivery operators introducing their own retail ranges
• The need to increase margins
• The end game for fast delivery start-ups
• Availability of investor funds
• Merger and acquisition activity
• Is GoPuff looking to acquire?
• What has changed for venture capitalists looking at the delivery sector
• FOMO and VCs
• Competition, profitability, and proof of concept
• Is there a path to profitability?
• What postal and parcel operators need to know
• Understanding time-sensitive customers
• Hyper local collection and delivery