DeliveryShield
8/10
Demand Score
Failed deliveries causing early closure means $3000-8000 in lost revenue plus damaged reputation. Dispute resolution takes hours of management time weekly.
8/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$179-279
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
40 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Easy
The Problem
"Just had a supplier fail to deliver—AGAIN. This time, I had to close early. Customer trust is shot."*
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Marketman - Expensive, focuses on inventory not disputes
- Email/phone disputes - Time-consuming, poor documentation
- Manual tracking spreadsheets - No automation or proof
- No dedicated dispute management tools for restaurants
Must-Have Features for MVP
Photo/video delivery confirmation
One-click dispute filing with auto-documentation
Supplier performance analytics dashboard
Automated refund claim generation
Network-shared supplier ratings
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Getting suppliers to participate in platform
- Building network effects for shared ratings
- Ensuring legal validity of documentation
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Create supplier incentives for participation
- Build local restaurant owner networks for referrals
- Partner with restaurant associations for credibility
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