Voice of the customer: On time rules in big and bulky last mile

DispatchTrack surveys big and bulky last mile customers

In the world of last-mile delivery of big and bulky items, timing is everything. A new survey has found that customers value on-time deliveries, and that doesn’t mean early. It means on time. And failure to follow that simple edict can mean losing a customer.

“Customers want control and flexibility around their schedules and they want retailers to make it happen. Gone are the days when retailers say the furniture is going to arrive six weeks from now, [so] just be there,” explained Shailu...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/voice-of-the-consumer-on-time-rules-in-big-and-bulky-last-mile

Deliveright expands heavy-goods delivery platform to include Canada

White-glove delivery platform Deliveright on Thursday announced its expansion to Canada. Specializing in heavy-goods delivery, Deliveright operates in most of the U.S., offering e-commerce, dedicated and less-than-truckload, warehousing and rapid fulfillment, and business-to-business distribution services across its network.

“After expanding our coverage throughout the U.S., we are excited to bring our technology solution to the Canadian market,” said Doug Ladden, co-founder and CEO of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/deliveright-expands-heavy-goods-delivery-platform-to-include-canada

Amazon to test white-glove delivery service of furniture, appliances

While Wayfair (NYSE: W) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) dominate the online furniture market — with a collective 63% of market share at the end of 2019, according to data analytics firm 1010data — home delivery and setup remain the domain of specialized “white-glove” services.

As more Americans buy larger items such as furniture and appliances online, more are also looking for a seamless experience. The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW), Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) and even Wayfair provide these...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/report-amazon-to-test-white-glove-delivery-service-of-furniture-appliances

Online heavy-goods sellers in need of last-mile solutions

While Wayfair (NYSE: W) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) dominate the online furniture market – with a collective 63% of market share at the end of 2019, according to data analytics firm 1010data – there is plenty of room for smaller retailers.

But many of them face logistical challenges in moving items across the country, limiting their potential customer reach to local delivery areas.

The potential is there, though. According to research from industry trade group Furniture Today, 66.9% of respondents...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/online-heavy-goods-sellers-in-need-of-last-mile-solutions

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