Immediate delivery of protective masks for SMEs
Many small and medium-sized businesses could reopen since April 27 if they did not lack the necessary protective clothing for this purpose. To support the entrepreneurs, the online platform DeinDeal.ch in cooperation with m3 Groupe is selling them three million protective masks at 70 centimes/piece with immediate effect. They will be delivered directly to the companies in specially marked delivery vans from Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Protective clothing such as masks, goggles and protective suits are still in short supply. Numerous small businesses such as hairdressing stores, nurseries, dentists, physiotherapies and many others could reopen since Monday, but many lack the necessary protective masks for staff and customers.
Protective masks for SMEs delivered quickly
To alleviate the emergency situation, the online platform Dein Deal and m3 Groupe have taken the initiative: Last Sunday, a special transport plane of SWISS Cargo from China landed in Zurich Kloten. On board were three million masks especially for SMEs in Switzerland. Allen Krief, CEO of Dein Deal AG: "We've pulled out all the stops to get these beleaguered small businesses back to work as quickly as possible." As of now, SMEs can access yourdeal.com three-layer protective masks at 70 centimes/piece incl. delivery and VAT. A maximum of 3'000 pieces can be ordered per company. The first deliveries will start from Thursday, April 30 directly to the customers. Thanks to the cooperation with the distribution partners dpd and Sieber, this is possible, as allen Krief further explains.
A logistical masterpiece
"We have ensured that since the beginning of the "airlift", during which we have been importing protective equipment, priority has been given to hospitals, emergency services and pharmacies, as well as companies and individuals. Companies need to protect their customers and employees so that a return to normalcy is possible." Abdallah Chatila, President of m3 GROUP, explains. He goes on to explain: "In our group of companies, 50 masks per person are available for all employees. With this, we want to do our part for the economic recovery".
Dein Deal AG and m3 Groupe work around the clock in the logistics center in Geneva to control and deliver the ordered protective equipment. Due to bottlenecks at the post office and other delivery services, a special distribution system was set up. This makes it possible to deliver the three million protective masks now flown in directly to SMEs throughout Switzerland in the same week as the order.
Other solidarity actions for SMEs
In addition, DeinDeal.ch has already been supporting Swiss companies for three weeks by selling vouchers for e.g. cosmetic treatments and medical massages, restaurant menus or hotel stays on its online portal. As a gesture of solidarity, Dein Deal AG offers its partner companies a cash advance on these sales and assumes the financial risk. To its end customers, the online retailer guarantees greater security by extending the validity period of the vouchers and the possibility of converting them into credit if they could not be used.
Source and further information: Your Deal AG
