From supermarkets to takeaways: what logistics during the crisis?

Rayons pris d’assaut, crainte et méfiance sur les visages, livreurs préoccupés par la propagation de la maladie… Les temps actuels, en pleine crise sanitaire, peuvent être effrayants pour les secteurs de la grande distribution et de la vente à emporter.

Pas de panique ! Pour faire face à la crise dans les meilleures conditions, prenez le temps de consulter le matériel logistique dont vous aurez besoin dans les semaines à venir.

Respirez : les experts RAJA vous dévoilent toutes leurs bonnes pratiques, et vous accompagnent dans ces moments pleins de défis.

Grande distribution & vente à emporter : que change la crise du Covid-19 ?

Les mesures de confinement, et plus globalement, la crise du Coronavirus, impacte la grande distribution et la vente à emporter. Découvrez ici ce qui a changé ces dernières semaines pour ces secteurs.

Grande distribution : une explosion du e-commerce

Aux tous débuts de la crise , juste avant l’ annonce dumore agile processes

• Monoprix and Franprix have partnered with Deliveroo to ensure delivery of essential groceries in less than half an hour
• Carrefour is doing the same with Uber Eats, to offer fast and efficient delivery
• Some shops, particularly those located in office areas, are being closed to become spaces dedicated to the preparation of e-commerce orders
• Some sites are reviewing the way they communicate about their deliveries on their websites, notably by creating “virtual queues” to access their shopping carts

toutefois, l’activité en magasin continue bel et bien, et notamment dans les commerces de proximité. Souvent en effectifs réduits, et dans une ambiance traduisant une certaine tension, les employés doivent donc rester vigilants, et assurer un service qui limite la propagation du Coronavirus.

Vente à emporter : une opportunité pour continuer son activité

Tandis que la grande distribution connaît un véritable boom, le secteur de la restauration, lui, connaît les impacts négatifs de la crise du Covid-19.

Si les restaurants sont désormais fermés à la vente sur place, ils peuvent toujours procéder à la vente à emporter. Pour certains, ce mode de livraison est bien connu ; pour d’autres, il est nouveau, et demande des adaptations inédites, pour continuer à faire tourner l’activité.

Un véritable défi pour certains restaurateurs qui, en plus de faire respecter les gestes-barrières lors de la livraison, doivent éviter à tout prix la propagation du Coronavirus via leurs produits

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• Equip them with single-use protective gloves, which, combined with a certain discipline (not rubbing their face or eyes), will limit their exposure to the virus.
• Install social distancing products
  • Install plexiglass barriers on checkouts between customers and cashiers. Since the virus is spread mainly by saliva splashes, creating a barrier between employees and customers limits the risk of contamination.
  • Mark safety distances on the floor with distance markers to help customers and staff maintain a minimum distance of one metre between everyone in the shop.

don’t forget to re-educate your staff every day about the barrier measures. cta id=’fcf483ef-e0ff-4944-b846-615b338b7699′] Everything you need to ensure your daily supply Because business continues despite the Coronavirus crisis, you need to have the right equipment to receive your mass orders. Think in particular of

• 100% recycled plastic palletsthese pallets can be disinfected more easily.
• Palletisable cardboard boxesuse the following to store your products easily and securely: , to protect the goods in the best possible way
• Strong stretch filmto protect the goods in the best possible way

Cardboard: your ally in meeting the challenges of Covid-19Because at the end of your production chain, you need reliable packaging to pack your products, don’t forget to equip yourself with the ideal cardboard boxes for your activity Choose the right flutefrom simple to triple, to ensure resistant packaging Choose cardboard boxes or crates that can be assembled instantly, to facilitate the work of your operators Think of variable height boxes, to save space in your stocks or your delivery trucks to find the right carton, use the RAJA search engine

everything you need to manage your e-commerce and drive orders

E-commerce order preparation for the retail sector also presents many challenges in this period of Covid-19. Often shunned by consumers in the past because of the very high cost of delivery, e-commerce delivery is increasingly popular at the moment. To adapt to this, and to limit any risk, make sure you choose

• Shuttle binsplastic pallets are also easy to disinfect.
• Cardboard barriersthey can also be used to position them between the order picking stations.
• Eco-responsible bags, in 100% recycled plastic or kraft, to deliver your orders while limiting the environmental impact of your activity.
• Stretch film for foodfor packing fresh produce (vegetables, fruit, delicatessen) while limiting the potential contact of food with the virus.
• Isothermal boxes and bagsin addition to the above, we also have a number of other products, such as: – a refrigerator, to keep frozen products at the right temperature for home delivery – a refrigerator, to keep frozen products at the right temperature for home delivery.

with this material, you are ready to face the challenges of the Coronavirus crisis, in your physical outlets as well as in your e-commerce activity.

Food packaging for take-away sales to consider

On the take-away side, there are also challenges awaiting companies. Their objective: to always deliver quality food, while adapting to the precautionary measures inherent to the current situation

The 3 key criteria for an ideal food packaging for take-away salesYour food packaging for take-away sales must Be resistant to transport, for dishes delivered in the best conditions Have no impact on the food they contain Be eco-responsible, if possible, to limit their environmental impact

because, even in times of the Covid-19 crisis, consumers are attentive to the ecological impact of their practices, make sure you select eco-responsible food packaging, such as

• Kraft bags, for packaging food products individually
• Food containers to present your dishes in environmentally friendly materials: think of food boxes and trays, but also salad bowls, cardboard or recycled plastic jars..
• Disposable tableware made from corn starch(cups, cutlery) or palm leaves(plates), or bamboo(cutlery), with a low environmental impact
• 100% recycled or 40% biobased plastic bags to transport orders to your customers

with this material, you ensure quality home deliveries, while respecting the best delivery practices at Covid-19 time

Whether you are in the retail or catering sector,don ‘t forget to remind your home deliverers of the government’s recommendations for their activity. To do this, don’t hesitate to consult our article “Covid-19: how to carry out your home deliveries?

if you need support to be reactive and well-equipped in the face of the current health crisis, the RAJA experts are at your side, available to help you, and always deliver your products within 24 to 48 hours. Contact us directly for any additional information.