The number of ecommerce retailers that are embracing same-day deliveries is steadily rising. This is because it creates a convenient and timely experience for their customers, helps increase their sales and productivity and raises the barriers of entry for new, competing ecommerce retailers.

Same-day delivery, if implemented effectively, can bring many benefits to your business. It increases your productivity as every item ordered for same-day delivery needs to be packaged, shipped and delivered within a few hours of the order, streamlining the entire proess. The short turn around time will help you reduce inventory costs tied up on the warehouse floor and reduce spoilage costs.

However, same-day delivery isn’t as simple as it initially seems to implement. The logistics and the expense associated with a same day delivery schedule must be taken in to consideration in order for a successful uptake. Keep in mind that you may have to charge a premium for the service and you may be constrained geographically by couriers in your delivery areas. However as momentum builds you can benefit from the cost savings of bulk dispatching. To start with, you may want to provide an in-house delivery service coupled with a mobile credit card reader providing a convenient service for your customers. This way you can even provide a payment at the point of delivery system. Finally, partnering with other retailers and distributors can also help you to more efficiently carry out a same-day delivery service.

Increasingly consumers expect same day delivery options, especially during the busy festive season as the demand increases for last minute gift purchases. Same-day delivery can give your company the competitive edge in a crowded market segment as consumers will be willing to pay a premium to get their products just in time for the holidays!