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The e-commerce platform plans to add new business verticals as it plots international expansionInspired by Amazon’sbillionaire founder Jeff Bezos, Ali Asgar Raja, 42, set up SupplyVan, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) e-commerce platform in the Middle East in 2017.The UAE-based company, which acts as a one-stop shop for allhardware productrequirements, says it had the first-mover advantage in the Middle East in the dedicated MRO products supply space.While Amazon is a marketplace where b …

Initially being launched in the areas of Jebel Ali and Dubai Investment Park, the Mobile Hardware Store will consist of vans delivering orders for commonplace MRO tools Dubai, United Arab Emirates: SupplyVan, the first and largest dedicated MRO E-Commerce store, launches the first its kind, Mobile Hardware Store in the UAE for MRO (Manufacturing, Repair, and Operation). Initially being launched in the areas of Jebel Ali and Dubai Investment Park, the Mobile Hardware Store will consist of v …

Dubai: SupplyVan, the largest MRO E-Commerce Store in the Middle East is supporting the cause of sustainability through their packaging materials. According to the ‘Green Economy Initiative’ launched by HH Sheikh Mohamed in January of 2012, UAE seeks to become a successful model of the new green economy and enhance its sustainability. From banning the use of single-use plastics to including Sustainability in the Expo 2020, the UAE is striving hard to preserve its environment for future gener …

Middle East’s first and largest single aisle e-store, predicts that the region will generate 10% of global MRO tool demandDubai: The global MRO market was valued at $610Bn in 2019 and is expected to reach $689Bn by 2025 (Mordor). Middle East’s first and largest single aisle e-store, predicts that the region will generate 10% of global MRO tool demand. With its unique business model, marketing strategy and tech-enabled management and customer services system, established in 2016, SupplyVan is a r …

Being a very successful e-commerce portal SupplyVan sells a wide range of products ranging from power tools, Hand tools, safety, Electricals, Fabrication and machining equipments, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, office supplies etc which are used in a day to day basis in many places like Industries, Factories, Workshops, offices, contracting works, the UAE based e-commerce aims at rapidly expanding its hold over the Middle East. SupplyVan is the only one stop shop for all overhaul(MRO products), Main …

Making a choice between selling via traditional, physical, brick-&-mortar store, and offering products and services through an online, e-commerce store, is indeed difficult. However, whether you sell offline or online, it is your interaction with your customers, relationship with your partners/suppliers is all that eventually matters. Each have their own challenges, advantages and disadvantages.So, Online or Offline? How do you make a choice?Certainly, the cost-benefit analysis of the two, helps …

To run any business progressively; efficient and well-organized delivery of work is extremely important. For that matter, working setup of the company holds a great deal of significance, as it facilitates smooth and competent work flow in future. Open work spaces and closed cabins are two major systems available to set up a working area. To understand the differences and advantages of both systems, here is a thorough analysis of the two. Open Office System Advantages   &n …

We sometimes get complaints from customers that the Branded and Original products that they have ordered from us at SupplyVan.com are fake as they are Made in China, irrespective of the Origin of the Brand. One such customer had left a review on our website which I addressed personally.Sharing the email below to put our customer's concerns at rest.Dear Mr. XXXXXXXX, Firstly, thank you for placing your orders with us and trusting us. Let me add that your trust in us is not misplaced.I am wr …

Tools that we use on a daily basis in the work place or in our homes and garages can create hazards if not properly used or placed correctly after usage; when adequate precautions are not taken.In factories and industries, Personal protective equipment needs to be provided to the workers as they are always exposed to the hazards of splashing, falling, abrasive, and flying objects, or exposed to gases, vapors, mists, fumes, or dust while working with various power and hand tools. Also, workplaces …