THE SUPPLY CHAIN INTERVIEW
“ As we move into new categories, the supply chain inevitably becomes more intricate,” Jannie explains.“ But it also becomes more flexible. We’ re building a network that can quickly adjust to serve a wide variety of partners and products.” In practice, this means developing a delivery infrastructure that’ s not only fast and responsive, but capable of handling different partner requirements – from a local florist to a national pharmacy chain.
“ For example,” she offers,“ some high-value items like phones or gaming consoles call for secure delivery processes such as proof of delivery. Other products, such as alcohol, require us to verify the shopper’ s age for regulatory reasons.”
It also signals a wider transformation within the company itself: from a food delivery app to a full-service logistics platform, meeting the growing appetite for delivery that fits around modern life.
“ AS WE MOVE INTO NEW CATEGORIES, THE SUPPLY CHAIN INEVITABLY BECOMES MORE INTRICATE, BUT IT ALSO BECOMES MORE FLEXIBLE”
JANNIE APPELT, VP OF GLOBAL LOGISTICS, JUST EAT TAKEAWAY. COM
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