Nibletz Staff
A big part of most startups is figuring out how to get your products to your customers. Delivery is always a tricky topic, as there are so many things to consider and routes you can go down. Amazon is arguably the best company when it comes to delivering products, fast. Their Prime service grants Prime Members free next-day delivery on many products they sell. In this piece, I’ll show you how you can create a delivery service for your customers to enjoy, that’s better than Amazon Prime.
Next-Day & Same-Day Delivery
Naturally, every startup should offer a next-day delivery service for their customers. People want things as soon as possible, and you have to cater to that. You can go down the Amazon Prime route and charge people a set fee each year to get free next day delivery on your products. Or, you can have an option where they can pay for one-off next day delivery. I’d also include some promotions throughout the year where people can get next day delivery for free no matter what they order. Also, entertain the idea of same-day delivery in your local area. You can use local transport or bikes to deliver people their orders as soon as you receive them. It’ll be tough, but it sets your company apart from the rest.
Find Reliable Transportation
If you need to deliver things to people as fast as can be, then you need reliable transportation to move your goods around the country. Things like the transportation services from United Facilities are an example of what you need. You use a third-party service to transport your goods where you need them to be. This saves you having to spend loads hiring your own fleet of drivers and paying them to deliver products for you.
Good Packaging
One of Amazon’s biggest problems is that they use a ridiculous amount of packaging on small products. Plus, it’s always cardboard no matter what you buy, which can be annoying to open and dispose of. What your company should do is find some different packaging solutions for certain products. If something isn’t fragile, it doesn’t need to be in a cardboard box with bubble wrap. Use packaging that’s convenient for the customer and good for the environment too. Get your hands on recycled materials, and you’ll improve your company’s reputation as well. If it’s easy for customers to open your packaging and get rid of it, then they’ll be much happier.
That’s all there is to it, creating a reliable product delivery service is fairly simple. If you focus on the delivery speeds, transportation, and packaging, you’ll be on the right path. Plus, make sure you have solid customer service at all times and allow people to track their orders using as much detail as possible. People love to see where their packages are, so they can prepare for their arrival. If you do all of this, then your startup will soon deliver products in a much better way that’s pleasing for the customer. Before you know it, your service will be even better than Amazon Prime.
