SMEs compete with giants: same-day deliveries are now reality

In a scenario where connectivity and efficiency redefine business dynamics, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have found in technology an essential ally for their creation and growth.In Brazil, this trend is reflected in the significant number of new ventures: only in 2024, 2.8 million new SMEs were registered, according to Sebrae data.

When entering the market, these companies face a number of challenges, one of the main ones being the competition with large players, which have already structured processes, larger investments and cutting-edge technologies. Meanwhile, SMEs are involved in a more unstable universe, seeking to balance operational costs with customer satisfaction. 

In this scenario, the solution is often found when optimizing processes using creative economy resources. An example of this is the optimization of the logistics sector, especially last mile deliveries (step in which the product reaches the buyer's door). By reducing costs and facilitating logistics, these companies start to serve their customers more effectively, ensuring quick access to the products sold. On-demand delivery platforms, such as Lalamove, are ideal partners in this strategy, by connecting partner drivers to consumers in a simple and economical way. The success of the brand among managers of SMEs can be seen when observing the increase of 57,513rd,203rd customers of the corporate model L20, between the 203rd customers and 200.

A connected world requires agility

The speed of delivery is no longer a differential; it is a requirement. Consumers expect to receive their orders quickly and with full visibility of the process, a standard that was previously only available to major brands.

In this context, Lalamove enables SMEs to offer services equivalent to those of large corporations, without financial or contractual ties to carriers. One of the main advantages of the platform is its flexibility: it is not necessary to sign long-term contracts or meet minimum volume requirements. This means that SMEs can adjust their costs to real demand, without risk of loss. In months of high demand, they have at their disposal an efficient network of partner drivers for agile deliveries. In periods of low, costs accompany the reduction of the volume of orders, allowing greater financial and operational control. With 24/7 options, variety of vehicles and real-time tracking, Lalve offers the ideal conditions for its customers.

Empowering communities with affordable solutions

Lalamove's mission is to empower communities by making deliveries fast, simple and affordable. This commitment is especially relevant for small businesses, which do not need to invest in their own fleets or logistics teams.Pay-for-use flexibility ensures that costs remain low and adaptable to demand.

A practical example of this is the Lever joinery, which found in Lalamove a solution to its logistics demands. Born from the dream of two friends, Lever is on the market for the same period of Lalamove in Brazil. The first deliveries of the company were made with the car of one of the partners, but quickly became insufficient for the size and number of deliveries of the joinery. 

By indicating a supplier, Lever began to place orders for the application, which has become essential for partners to have more time in the production of furniture, as well as facilitate and save on the logistics of the company as a whole. Another advantage found by Lever was the great flexibility of vehicles available on the platform. With the increase in sales, they are able to send from 10cm labels to the furniture of a complete apartment. Nowadays, Lalamove is essential for the day to day of the company.      

An optimistic vision for the future

In the current scenario, SMEs no longer need to be in the shadow of the big brands in terms of agility of delivery. With affordable and technological logistics solutions, such as those offered by Lalamove, they can compete on an equal footing, offering speed, simplicity and a quality experience to their customers.

By empowering small and medium-sized companies with efficient tools for last mile delivery, Lalamove reinforces its commitment to the growth of the communities in which it operates and to the transformation of the logistics market. The message is clear: with the app, the agility of delivery is not a privilege of a few, it is an opportunity for everyone.