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T. A. Krishnan, Ecom Express Private Limited CEO and Co-founder: ‘Our Strengths over the Period of Time have Concentrated on Building Strong Reach and Expensive Network while Delivering Best Possible Services’ “We commit to uphold the integrity of the highest order in all of our interactions with our customers and at all times.” T. A. Krishnan, CEO & Co-founder G etting your products or services from supplier to consumer is business logistics. It involves everything from acquisition from wholesalers and suppliers to manufacturing, storage and delivery to customers. It is imperative for every business owner to have a strong understanding of his logistics systems to ensure they’re maximizing profits and are able to give customers the most positive experience possible. In light of the foregoing, we’re thrilled to present Ecom Express Private Limited. Ecom Express provides logistics solutions. The company offers pre- paid, cash-on-delivery, cash-before- delivery, dropship, reverse logistics, and other related services. Ecom Express serves customers in India. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in New Delhi. Ecom Express Private Limited: Synopsis Elements: That Make Ecom Express Reliable 62 Ecom Express is a leading end-to- end technology-enabled logistics solutions provider to the Indian e-commerce industry. The company was incorporated by T.A. Krishnan, Manju Dhawan, K. Satyanarayana september 2019 and Sanjeev Saxena. They have over 100 years of cumulative experience in the Indian logistics and distribution industry. The company has established its presence in the industry due to a differentiated business model which is built on delivery service capability, scalability, customization and sustainability. Ecom Express uses its cutting-edge technology and automation solutions to enable first- mile pickup, processing, network optimization and last-mile delivery. The company’s products include Ecom Express Services (EXS), Ecom Network Services (ENS), Ecom Fulfilment Services (EFS), and Ecom Digital Services (EDS). Ecom Express has its presence in all 29 states of the country and operates in over 2400 towns across over 25,000 PIN-codes in India. The company is the first private logistics company in India to envision a full-state coverage strategy i.e. the capability to reach every doorstep in every village in a state. This full-state coverage is offered in 20 states including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Through this deep reach strategy, the company has a capability to deliver to over 1.2 billion people i.e. over 92 percent of India’s population. Services: That Outclass Competition Order Fulfillment Ecom picks-up and delivers products (ordered online) from its partner websites to end-customers using automated information systems for end-to-end order tracking. The company offers quick remittance and guaranteed Last- mile delivery of the majority of orders anywhere in India within 24 to 72 hours, every day for 365 days a year –including Sundays/Holidays. The services include Pre-paid and Collect-On-Delivery (acceptances of Cash or Digital payment solutions modes). Reverse Logistics Ecom offers tailor-made solutions on Reverse Logistics in which effective coordination with end- consumers ensures timely pick-up and delivery of products back to partner establishment within 24 to 72 hours of intimation, every day for 365 days a year – including Sundays/Holidays so that end- customers receive their refunds in a timely manner. This unique service is supported by ready-to-