Best network in the world? Check out this 125-year-old food transport system in Mumbai

Best network in the world? Check out this 125-year-old food transport system in Mumbai

Do you think this takes the win?

dabbawalas deliver lunches in the bustling streets of Mumbai:
dabbawalas deliver lunches in the bustling streets of Mumbai/ robert krasser

After hearing about this highly effective system, SAFFAS are "totally shook".

With so many South African systems dealing with inherent systematic issues, this near flawless delivery system is showing us flames.

Mzansi has just caught wind of the Dabbawalas, who deliver hundreds of thousands of meals on foot and by bike in one of India's busiest cities every single day.

Here's a snippet of how the famous Dabbawalas deliver lunches in the bustling streets of Mumbai:

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Experts share that leading delivery systems around the world have much to learn from this "age-old" system. 

From unique beginnings and a handful of clients, Dabbawalas occupy a unique gap in the market as they pick up fresh meals from their clients' homes each day before delivering the containers to their workplace in time for lunch.

You know what that means - an amazing home cooked meal every single day, even if you're far from home. 

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Dabbawalas deliver lunches in the bustling streets of Mumbai
Dabbawalas deliver lunches in the bustling streets of Mumbai/ Twitter

BBC shares: "The service is not only reliable, it’s cheap – roughly 800 rupees a month (less than £10). "People think it's a luxury getting food delivered to their office,” says Subodh Sangle, coordinator of the Mumbai dabbawalas. “But we make our service available to everyone from the security guard to the CEO.”

Responding to the threat of digital rivals, the humble company says: "There's no competition. They won’t be able to keep up with the service we provide."

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J Sbu says: "If only these guys could come to SA and shake things up this side." 

"We can take a page out of their book," mentions Stacey Norman.

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