Why Should you Use an On-Demand, Same Day Delivery Service?

Due to huge online shopping companies such as Amazon, the expectations for delivery times of their customers have changed massively. This delivery service is known as on-demand delivery and has now come to be expected throughout many cities across the country, which has made it difficult for other smaller businesses to compete.

While on-demand delivery seems like a newer service, it is in fact a type of delivery service courier companies have been providing their clients for years. Both small and large businesses from all different industries who use any form of transport to meet customer logistical demands should consider using an on-demand delivery service.

Below are a number of reasons on-demand delivery should be used, whether you are a small or large company.

The ability to process last-minute orders.

Many customers may order weeks in advance, then there are the others that forget to place their order or goods they require and therefore experience a last-minute emergency. If you can process these last-minute orders, this will most definitely set you apart from your competitors. Helping customers through an emergency situation also creates customer loyalty and repeat customers that will buy from you time and time again.

Local Delivery Service.

If customers place orders knowing that your company is local, they won’t expect to pay the same delivery costs that someone who lives at the other end of the country is paying. By using an on-demand delivery service, you can save them money on transport and deliver their items faster than traditional delivery modes.

Pre-planned Delivery routes.

Having collections and deliveries already planned in a pre-scheduled route will help you keep on track to meet delivery times. By booking an on-demand courier service, businesses are able to select a specific time for their goods to be collected and delivered in a timely manner.

Warehousing & Storage.

Many courier services provide warehouse services as well. Outsourcing warehousing and inventory management to a courier company could be very beneficial to a company’s daily operations, saving both money and time.

Nationwide Same Day Delivery.

Courier services more often than not provide a nationwide, same-day delivery option. Courier companies are able to take advantage of a huge network of literally thousands of other delivery drivers and haulage companies throughout the whole country.

Peace of mind.

If a delivery driver mistakenly delivers the wrong item, this can quickly ruin a customer's relationship and trust. However, being able to provide peace of mind and a speedy solution to the error can quickly return them to a loyal status.

Increase your business’s productivity.

On-demand delivery can increase productivity because you can turn around orders more quickly, and employees don’t have to use their time to make deliveries and drop off packages at other locations.

If you’d like to get in touch to discuss any on-demand delivery requirements you may have or for any further info please feel free to get in touch with us by calling 0161 436 3296 or email us at enquiries@gregpaulsoncourier.co.uk