One of the last things you want to worry about while running an eCommerce business is logistics. Nowadays, however, the challenge is greater than ever to provide your consumers with the best possible experience in the buying process. The delivery speed to customers is one aspect of this phase that many eCommerce businesses can greatly increase! Customers can now expect their orders to arrive in 2 to 3 days.
One of the first things you can do to reinforce a good shopping experience is to apply same-day picking. Let your customer know that her order was selected that day when she places an order during her lunch break. Almost every shopping cart has a notification feature that allows customers to receive updates on their orders as they progress through the delivery process. The benefit of picking on the same day is clear. Many businesses have a pick-up service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To put it another way, a customer who orders a product on Monday during her lunch break could not get it until Tuesday at the same time! Regardless of the carrier you use, a one-day delay could cost you a full day in shipping time.
Other than that, make sure that the shipment company you choose has a lot of branches. While it may not be the most cost-effective option, fulfilling orders from several locations surely speed up the delivery. Depending on how many zones the shipment must pass through, pricing and shipping speed may be affected. A shipment travelling from Muar to Kota Bharu would have to travel through many zones and will most likely exceed your delivery expectations.
Lastly, always aim to improve your processes. Examine your choosing, packing, and shipping procedures to see if you're making the best use of your time. Manual listing are slow and prone to mistakes, so consider replacing them with digital barcodes and scanners to speed up the process. To cut down on unnecessary measures, coordinate your inventory and packing areas. You can give your goods an estimated shipping weight rather than measuring your shipping per order. You can then conveniently calculate your shipping weight based on the delivery method and carrier, allowing you to ship even more quickly.
As a conclusion, rising shipping speed is becoming increasingly important in the eCommerce world. For many consumers, same-day delivery is becoming a reality thanks to Amazon's recent advancements. However, if your product quality and brand perception are both strong, you won't feel compelled to compete on pace with Amazon. There are a number of items you can do to speed up delivery without breaking the bank.