Tiptop Market — Logistics & Fulfilment Strategy
A multi-tier delivery approach: same-day and next-day for major metros through in-house EV fleet and gig-economy drivers; 2–3 day for secondary cities through The Courier Guy, Aramex, and Dawn Wing; 5–7 days for rural areas through SAPO and Pargo collection points. A…
Section 6 · Business Plan
Logistics & Fulfilment Strategy
A multi-tier delivery approach: same-day and next-day for major metros through in-house EV fleet and gig-economy drivers; 2–3 day for secondary cities through The Courier Guy, Aramex, and Dawn Wing; 5–7 days for rural areas through SAPO and Pargo collection points. A…
6.1 Fulfilment Network
| Facility | Location | Size | Investment | Timeline | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary FC | Cape Town (Epping) | 8,000 sqm | R20M | Month 2–6 | WC, NC, EC |
| Secondary FC | Johannesburg (Midrand) | 6,000 sqm | R15M | Month 14–18 | GP, NW, LP, MP |
| Distribution Hub | Durban (Prospecton) | 4,000 sqm | R10M | Month 18–22 | KZN, FS |
6.2 Delivery Model
A multi-tier delivery approach: same-day and next-day for major metros through in-house EV fleet and gig-economy drivers; 2–3 day for secondary cities through The Courier Guy, Aramex, and Dawn Wing; 5–7 days for rural areas through SAPO and Pargo collection points. A network of 500+ collection points at Pick n Pay, Shoprite, and Engen by Year 3 will reduce last-mile costs by 30–40%.
6.3 Warehouse Technology
Each fulfilment centre will feature WMS software, barcode/RFID tracking for 99.5%+ inventory accuracy, semi-automated pick-and-pack stations, climate-controlled zones, and real-time cross-facility inventory visibility. Cape Town FC capacity: 15,000 orders/day, expandable to 30,000.
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