Mahindra SmartShift: For cargo & logistics

Mahindra has entered the digital marketplace for intra-city logistics with the launch of SmartShift - a digital load exchange platform for cargo owners (businesses and individuals) and transporters, which will enable them to work together.

SmartShift can be accessed through an Android app, a website or a call centre. It will be rolled out in Mumbai next month and then over the rest of India in a gradual manner. Mahindra claims that it is launching the platform after conducting over 2,000 hours of consumer research. The company also claims that it would result in a reduction in cost and travel time.

With SmartShift, Mahindra aims to offer transparent pricing, a one-click booking process and the ability to track cargo after dispatch.

Benefits to cargo owners:

• Book a vehicle in less than 3 minutes
• Negotiate the best price through a "BID" feature
• Choose from a range of certified and trained SmartShifters
• Track the selected SmartShifter to ensure that the consignment is delivered

Benefits to cargo transporters:

• Get more business through order taking technology
• Get the option of accepting or declining a delivery request based on pricing or the availability of vehicles
• Get the opportunity to explore and expand to other markets
• Look forward to a higher earning potential