"...I think your best option right now is not to forcibly change suppliers, but to accept their temporary shortcomings and first secure a foothold in the market.
Meanwhile, actively seek out collaboration with national giants like SF Express or JD to explore customized, exclusive cold chain solutions.
Only by introducing such 'mighty dragons' and leveraging their capital and influence can you possibly break this local monopoly."
Meng Ran, as an operations executive at [Hema Fresh], is well aware of the critical role the supply chain plays in chain brands.
She also understands her friend Xie Shuyu's character, who is extremely demanding in cost control, wishing to spend every penny where it's worth.
So, at the early stage of expansion, to cut costs, she chose not to work with giants like SF Express with high quotes, but opted for more flexible, cost-effective regional suppliers.
This decision was understandable at the time.
