Embracing Local Partnerships to drive innovation and quality
When defining what’s important to our online petshop, we said that one of the core things is we’re extremely proud of our heritage and the Swiss roots. That’s why, knowing the pitfalls of supply chain full well, we’ve looked towards local suppliers for our shipping needs and materials. On our search we’ve met and interacted with wonderful people, who right away became very supportive of what LekaPets is aiming to do and told us “I will buy from you, when you launch!”. They listened to our story, related to it, and offered excellent solutions. Who are they?
Our beautiful Swiss backyard
Swiss Logistics
LxBxH
LxBxH is an unsung hero, our chosen partners for carton and packaging. This Swiss company has an impressive 100 year old history! Founded in 1924, it’s run and owned by the 4th generation of Gauch family. Their products include cardboard boxes, folding boxes, as well as packaging. LxBxH specialises in the development, production and distribution of solid and corrugated cardboard packaging for various industries, from two sites: one in Kirchberg BE and Regensdorf ZH. When the food makes it to you, it’s carefully placed in their Swiss made boxes and transported by…
Swiss Post
Who doesn’t know the yellow buses and the yellow mailboxes doesn’t live in this country! This iconic company has been around for 175 years. It is recognizable, innovative and reliable. It’s also got a top-notch IT technology behind it, which resonated deeply with us as founders. Swiss Post is the best postal service in the world. Crowned for the sixth consecutive time by the UN’s Universal Postal Union. They are the innovator of future technologies in logistics, digital services and mobility. Our choice, from the first touchpoint with the customer representative, to their genuine and consistent interest in how the business is doing, what they can help with, etc., made this decision an easy one as well, in all senses.
Swiss Post distribution center
Local Development
Singularity Software
When the idea of Lekapets was born last year, we quickly realised that the basis for innovation will be a bespoke tech solution, which will help match pets with the food that’s available and also a platform which puts the user in the center. Hyper-personalised approach, which is adaptable, was key to us. Therefore we turned to a supplier of choice – Singularity Software, a Swiss company, that strives to deliver tailor-made, high-quality software. Working with Singularity Software was straightforward and uncomplicated. We wanted to agile, being able to adapt the solution to future needs as well, using cloud solutions which allow you to grow exponentially. Lastly, we wanted to create a different user experience, using AI for hyper-personalisation. Singularity team carefully analyzed all the requirements and offered solutions, which were extremely fitting to our end scope.
LEDFILMS.com
Just as the smooth online experience was crucial for us, so too was the importance of exceptional design. With Swiss precision, a straightforward approach, and a keen eye for aesthetics, LEDFILMS, based in the picturesque Ticino region, emerged as the ideal partner. Their primary focus on video production sets them apart, and they excel in delivering high-quality visual content while also offering a comprehensive suite of related design services. For Lekapets, LEDFILMS played a vital role in shaping our brand identity, meticulously defining key design elements and enhancing the user experience (UX) of our website. Their expertise has not only elevated our online presence but also ensured that our brand resonates beautifully with our audience.
https://www.lekapets.ch/brands/Following this local first logic, we are aiming to bring local pet suppliers to our network. Loonawell, established in Zurich, is one such brand. We will aim to partner with more Swiss brands to continue to contribute to local economy.
