The document discusses various types of retail channels in quick commerce, including marketplace, inventory-based models, and traditional retail. It details supply chain structures, particularly focusing on the role of mother hubs and dark stores in enhancing logistics and order fulfillment efficiency. Challenges to profitability in quick commerce are also outlined, highlighting factors such as operating costs, competition, and delivery efficiency.

1. Quick
Commerce

2. Types Of Retail Channels
• Marketplace Based
• Inventory Based
• Quick commerce
• Kirana Stores
• Wholesaler,retailers,
distributors
• HORECA
• Vending machines
• PopUp stores
• Supermarkets
• Hypermarkets
• Departmental
stores
• Convenience Stores
General Trade
Ecommerce
Modern
Trade
Alternate
Trade
Channels

3. GT Vs MT –Supply Chain

4. Point To Point Vs Hub & Spoke Model of GT:

5. Ecommerce Models
Marketplace Model
● provides a virtual marketplace where
various sellers can list and sell their
products.
● E.g., Shopclues, eBay, amazon
marketplace
Inventory Based Model
● platform or retailer maintains its own
inventory of products and sells them
directly to customers through its online
store.
● E.g., Yepme, Jobong, Nyka, BigBasket
Quick Commerce
● Aggregate -Amazon Fresh
● Hyperlocal- Swiggy, Zepto
Models

6. Quick Commerce Supply Chain

7. What is Mother Hub/central
warehouse of Qcom.?
• A large warehouse supplying to the all the darkstores/delivery
hubs present in the city
• 3 verticals:
1. Dry MH
2. Cold MH
3. F&V
• Activities performed in MH
• Inbound-1.Unloading 2. Receiving 3. Staging 4. Put Away
• Storage-1.Cycle Count 2.Replenishment 3. IRT 4. DEQ
• Outbound-1. Picking 2. Staging 3. Loading 4. Dispatch

8. What is Dark store/Delivery Hub?
• A small warehouse/store with no physical customers/Fulfillment
centers without physical storefronts
• Key Features of Dark Stores
Inventory management: Efficient stock handling and organization.
Order fulfillment: Rapid picking, packing, and shipping processes.
Location: Placed strategically to serve densely populated areas
Faster delivery: Reduced shipping times due to proximity to
customers.
Increased efficiency: Streamlined operations for faster order
processing.
Omnichannel support: Enable click-and-collect & same-day
delivery options.

9. Challenges to
Profitability:
• Investment in Growth
• Subsidized Services
• High Operating Costs
• Intense Competition
• Customer Acquisition Costs
• Cash Flow Strain
• Last-Mile Delivery Efficiency
• Seasonal Fluctuations
• Regulatory Compliance Costs