USAID Clean Air hosted a “Vendor’s Meet” for Pick and Drop, a landmark event aimed at recognizing and strengthening relationships with its top-performing vendors. The Vendor’s Meet served as a platform to launch Pick and Drop’s upgraded Logistics Management System and app, featuring new “Green Delivery” capabilities. The event also showcased strategic insights into how vendor partnerships align with Pick and Drop’s vision for sustainable and innovative logistics solutions.

The event began with a presentation by Rabin Koirala from Nepfinder, who unveiled the new Logistics Management System, developed with the support from USAID Clean Air. Key upgrades included features like real-time order tracking, performance analytics, and “Green Delivery” option, allowing vendors to opt for environmentally friendly deliveries at a minimal additional cost of Rs. 10–15 in 30 selected areas

Ghanshyam Khanal, Co-founder of Pick and Drop, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the attendees, sharing the company’s journey and highlighting how vendor support has been instrumental in scaling the company and driving innovations.

The event also featured two engaging sessions:

“Leveraging Social Media to Drive Sales” by Pycus Holdings:

This session covered the basics of segmentation, targeting, differentiation, and positioning. It introduced concepts like customer retargeting and the marketing funnel, illustrating how awareness and consideration influence purchase decisions.

“Building Compliant Business Strategies for Long-Term Success” by Vidhi Legal Concern:

This session emphasized the importance of legal compliance for business credibility and growth. Key topics included tax benefits, employment legitimacy, and government incentives such as waivers for company registration, startup loans, and networking opportunities. The presentation also highlighted how compliance enhances trust with financial institutions for accessing loans.

The event brought together the top 50 vendors of Pick and Drop, fostering collaboration and shared growth. As a gesture of appreciation, Pick and Drop announced a two-month waiver on surcharges for vendors opting for Green Deliveries, further encouraging sustainable practices.

USAID Clean Air remains committed to supporting innovative and sustainable initiatives, such as Pick and Drop’s upgraded Logistics Management System and Green Delivery capabilities, fostering growth, collaboration, and environmentally conscious business practices for a cleaner, greener future.