WATCH: This startup is helping sari-sari stores go digital

Big companies say sari-sari stores are hard to reach, even though they're in every corner of most barangays. Packworks CEO Bing Tan is addressing that pain point through digitalization.

Big companies say sari-sari stores are hard to reach, even though they're in every corner of most barangays. Packworks CEO Bing Tan is addressing that pain point through digitalization.

MANILA, Philippines – Sari-sari stores, ubiquitous in Philippine neighborhoods, serve as vital lifelines for local communities. Sari-sari stores operate in small, cramped spaces, which means owners must be very careful about which products to carry and efficient with the available space. Limited capital is also a big consideration in inventory management., Packworks CEO Bing Tan said they are addressing pain points, including inventory management and linkages to major retailers for more efficient resupply.

“ say sari-sari stores are hard to reach, which is ironic because they are in every corner. So we focused on figuring out how to digitize the sari-sari store,” Tan said in English and Filipino. With the Packworks system, Tan said sari-sari stores can better monitor their inventory and order directly from distributors with just a few clicks. The system also enables sari-sari stores to scan barcodes and give receipts.Tan said they aim to digitize some 500,000 sari-sari stores soon, with possible expansion somewhere in Southeast Asia. –

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