The ecommerce industry in India is booming and setting new records every day. Valued at $123 billion in 2024, Indian ecommerce is expected to cross the $300 billion benchmark by 2030 (Source: Statista). With such a huge disruption in the digital commerce world, it’s time for businesses to gear up for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Whether you are a new ecommerce player or run an established brand, your business must align with current market trends and customer preferences. And one of the biggest expectations of new-age buyers are “quick, reliable, and hassle-free delivery," which can only be achieved by robust and comprehensive logistics solutions.
As logistics play a crucial role in a business’s success, the way you manage logistics can make or break your business. Ensuring fast and timely deliveries can accelerate your business growth; on the other hand, unstreamlined deliveries can lead to dissatisfied customers, which can downturn your business.
Need proof?
Check out the trends:
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Ecommerce Buyer Expectation Fuelling Fast Delivery
- 80% of customers prefer same-day delivery
- 63% of buyers demand delivery between 1-3 hours
- 90% of consumers say they prefer home delivery to a store visit
- 84% of customers will not return to a retailer after a poor delivery experience
- 53% of customers have abandoned a purchase due to slow delivery
Source: Digital Commerce 360
Managing logistics for various markets can be daunting, with lots of tasks included like shipping, storage, inventory management, logistics network design, etc.
If you also feel the same, no worries! It's time to connect with top logistics partners in the country, offer fast deliveries, and ensure a winning customer experience.
Wondering how?
Simply by registering your business on the ONDC Network.
The democratic ONDC Network brings comprehensive logistics solutions to bring your ecommerce business back on track. Registering your online business on the ONDC Network not only expands your sales channel but also levels up your logistics game.
How the ONDC Network Helps in Optimising Shipping and Fulfilment
The Open Network capabilities of the ONDC Network help sellers connect directly with the integrated logistics providers, compare pricing from various providers, and choose their preferred logistics providers to optimise their shipping costs.
As a seller or an enterprise brand, when you register your business on the ONDC Network, you can completely rely on the on-network logistics providers for streamlined fulfilment and delivery.
Here’s how the ONDC Network helps in optimising fulfilment for your business:
- The ONDC Network connects you with several logistics providers as well as buyers on a single network for seamless interactions.
- ONDC Network has partnered with multiple delivery partners. You can choose your logistics services that are tailored to your business needs and delivery requirements.
- Last-mile delivery experts ensure faster and more reliable delivery services and improve the efficiency of your business.
- Hyperlocal logistics partners on ONDC Network enable quicker, cost-effective deliveries in various local markets.
- Faster deliveries and efficient fulfilment offered by logistics partners on ONDC Network help in ensuring better customer experiences.
Top 7 On-Network Logistics Providers in Tier 1 and 2 Cities
Here are the top logistics providers on the ONDC Network that are revolutionizing shipping and fulfillment for sellers across Tier 1 and 2 cities:
1. Ecom Express
India’s most trusted and leading logistics company, Ecom Express Ltd., is among the first logistics companies integrated with the ONDC Network. With a fleet of over 50,000 delivery staff, Ecom Express offers logistics solutions to small and medium-size sellers and retailers. Ecom Express offers delivery services in 27,000+ PIN codes across 2750 cities.
2. Ola Cabs
Ride-hailing giant Ola Cabs has joined the ONDC Network to offer last-mile delivery services across Tier 1 and 2 cities. ONDC Network sellers can easily take the logistics services of Ola to deliver products in various localities in the quickest possible time. Ola Cabs offers hyperlocal deliveries across all categories including grocery, food, pharmaceuticals, apparel, daily essentials, etc.
3. DTDC
India’s leading and one of the most trusted integrated express logistics companies, DTDC Express has also opened its services for the ONDC Network sellers. DTDC joined the ONDC Network in Nov 2023 to empower sellers to offer streamlined deliveries. DTDC’s services for ONDC Network are live in 5000+ pin codes, serving 100 + tier 1, 2, and 3 cities.
4. Ship Rocket
Shiprocket, one of India’s leading logistics technology platforms, is also a trusted on-network partner for sellers on the ONDC Network. With its strong technological foundation, Shiprocket offers a comprehensive range of delivery solutions, from hyperlocal to intercity deliveries, ensuring sellers can meet customer expectations with ease. Shiprocket covers 25,000+ pin codes across the country, helping businesses of all sizes achieve quick and efficient deliveries. By joining the ONDC Network, Shiprocket enables seamless integration for sellers looking to expand their logistics options and ensure hassle-free fulfillment.
5. Xbees
Leading logistics firm XpressBees has joined the ONDC Network to leverage the benefits of the open network and expand its service areas. Xpress Bees serves over 20,000 pin codes and offers efficient and reliable logistics solutions to sellers registered on the ONDC Network.
6. Delhivery
Delhivery Ltd, India’s largest fully integrated logistics company, has partnered with ONDC Network and Mystore to offer logistics solutions for sellers serving in 18500+ pin codes. Delhivery offers reliable and affordable shipping services to small and rural entrepreneurs across the country who sell on ONDC Network.
7. Shipyaari
Shipyaari is another logistics provider that has collaborated with the ONDC Network to expand its services. Shipyaari deals in hyperlocal and intercity logistics services. By onboarding the ONDC Network Shipyaari extends the logistics options for sellers, enabling them to offer superfast deliveries in various local markets and ensure customers’ satisfaction.
How Mystore Helps ONDC Network Sellers With Their Fulfillment Needs
India’s leading marketplace connected to the ONDC Network, Mystore’s logistics solutions are designed to help you ensure quick delivery in an efficient and cost-effective way. Apart from logistics, Mystore also offers a gamut of turnkey ecommerce solutions for businesses to fast-track their operations, reach untapped markets, expand their customer base, and boost revenue.
Here’s why choosing the Mystore Seller App helps level up your logistics game:
- Reach out to all logistics partners on ONDC network and choose the most economical plan
- Compare prices, discounts, delivery time, serviceable locations, etc, and choose your most favourable logistics partner
- Switch to a host of off-network logistics solutions to streamline your delivery and fulfillment
- Shipping status is automatically updated and invoices are generated automatically on the admin panel
- Customers are informed about the movement of their orders by sharing tracking numbers and links right from your Mystore admin panel
Here are the other advanced features of Mystore, that help in future-proofing your business success:
- Built on the latest technologies and MACH architecture, Mystore offers next-level flexibility and scalability to your business
- Mystore is a PCI DSS-compliant platform, that ensures complete safety and security for your business, vendors, and customers
- Built with decoupled headless architecture, Mystore offers seamless integrations. You can integrate with various software and service providers to grow your business on the ONDC Network
- Mystore’s seamless migration solutions enable you to upload your catalogues from Amazon, Shopify, Woocommerce, and Magento to the ONDC Network and add new channels to your business.
- AI-powered semantic search of Mystore offers better sales through improved customer experience. Highly relevant search results help you gain customers’ traction across markets.
- Comprehensive seller management solutions help onboard and manage your vendors on the ONDC Network
- Mystore offers robust operation support in onboarding and managing businesses on the ONDC Network
- 3 Way ticketing system facility of Mystore helps sellers, customers, and logistics providers in case they face any issue
Conclusion
Customers today are more likely to shop from businesses that offer them reliable and fast delivery in the stipulated time period. Taking care of new-age customers’ expectations and offering fast deliveries open windows for solidifying your brand presence and becoming customers' favourite, which you can achieve by choosing the right logistics partners for your business.
Integrated with trusted and certified hyperlocal, intercity, and intra-city logistics providers, the ONDC Network offers comprehensive logistics solutions to businesses of every scale and size. Plus, with the Mystore you can always have the freedom to choose the logistics services of your preferred top companies.
Why wait, Partner with some top-integrated logistics providers on the ONDC Network today and take your business to the next level of success.
Register on Mystore Seller App right away.