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Crowd Logistics

Provide an open platform to expand the local logistics network and allow crowd ‘last mile’ delivery fulfillments, leveraging a network of potential business partners. The service allows individuals as well as commercial entities to utilize their assets, such as vehicles and warehouses, more efficiently in order to meet national demand targets.

Key Benefits

Leaner Logistics Operations

Crowd Logistics enable logistics companies to operate smaller fleets and reduce their costs as they can temporarily adapt their capacity through 3rd party providers.

Optimized Resource Utilization

Resource utilization and productivity are continuously maximized by effectively matching fulfillment jobs with operators’ available capacity.

User Journey

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Logistics operator is notified of a shortage in capacity to fulfill a delivery
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Potential Service Features

  • Peer-To-Peer Payment
  • Automated Sourcing and Booking
  • Automated Scheduling Reconciliation

Implementation Analysis

Implementation Timeline

ShortMediumLong

Regulatory Conduciveness

FavorableChallengedComplex

Technology Commercial Viability

Currently ViableViable in Short TermViable in Long Term

Investment Requirements

LowMediumHigh

Key Implementation Considerations

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Policies for transportation insurance liability, and commercial licensing

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Policies for visas and self-employment in Qatar

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Implementation of a comprehensive enrollment and background check procedure

Conceptual Diagram

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