It is not always possible to have everything ordered online to be delivered in time. A packaged item undergoes a lot of stages before finally making it to the door of the customer. From rigorous quality checks to packaging it safely to avoid any damage, there are innumerable elements and factors that determine its final state. The packaging and warehousing companies make it imperative for their employees to follow a strict protocol that ensures timely and safe delivery.
It is not possible for everything to fall in place all the time, some glitches are eventual. A seller, as well as a warehouse company, would not want their reputation to be tarnished in a digital environment where everything is reviewed and reported in no time. Here is a list of the most possible reasons that could lead to delay in delivery of packages.
- TRANSPORTATION
Ease of transporting goods is one of the major reasons that the digital trading system exists and thrives. Earlier international shipping of goods was not as common as it is today. International shipping of goods is dependent on the smooth functioning of the transportation chain that enables the timely delivery of various goods to respective places. A minor glitch in this whole chain of transportation means delays and inconvenience. Although it is never done deliberately it does have its effects.
- CUSTOMERS
It is not always the case that sellers, transporters, and warehouse owners are at fault for delaying deliveries. We forget customers are a part of the delivery process too. Delivery is not complete unless and until it has been listed in the inventory after the required kind of affirmation from the customer has been recorded by delivery agents. Their unavailability at the required place or cash to be paid can also lead to delays.
- CUSTOMS
International packages have a lot of screenings to undergo at various stages to ensure that no rules and regulations have been broken in the process of order fulfillment. The documents of the transported packages are thoroughly checked and contents of the packages are thoroughly screened with the help of advanced apparatus. Such a process is necessary as well as a problem in case the customs officers find a minor deficiency or something that is not conforming to their protocol.
- LOST PACKAGES
Lost packages are a problem for both the customers as well as the sellers. The customers do not get the required packages in the promised time even if they have paid for it. The sellers lose their product which definitely means they are losing money. This usually happens if the address and other billing details are not present on the package.
- HOLIDAY SHIPMENT VOLUMES
Holidays are the time everyone is looking forward to all year round. It is the time for get-togethers, gifts, and discounts! Seasonal discounts encourage a lot of people to shop more both online and offline. It is not a wrong assumption that the shipment volumes grow exponentially during such times and because everyone is shopping the delivery capacity and speed slows down. This is the main reason for a delay during the holiday season in spite of the fact that delivery staff is increased by companies to keep up with the demand of the customers.
Sellers and everyone involved in eCommerce leave no stone unturned to ensure that the kind of quality and convenience that has been promised to the customers is made available. Whatever the problem with the final package be it nonconformance of the attributes of the product, damage or delay in delivery of the products is never done deliberately. They know o business that has been conceived digitally can go down any minute if reputation is not maintained.
