Operational risks challenge direct-to-consumer startups in Indonesia
Indonesian direct-to-consumer and inventory-heavy startups face severe operational risks that traditional venture playbooks overlooked.
Editorial team Replicable · · Source: e27
Direct-to-consumer and inventory-heavy platforms scaling in sectors such as furniture, fashion, household goods, and food and beverage faced significant operational risks. Many early venture models underestimated these working capital challenges. While some businesses eventually achieved stability, others struggled to navigate the operational pressures.