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Why low delivery costs and punctual delivery times are essential for your logistics

Written by: Kendra
Descartes' annual survey on e-commerce and home delivery shows that Dutch consumers have clear priorities: low delivery costs (78%) and punctual delivery, with tracking of delivery (75%) and availability of time slots (73%) high on the list. Speed and environmental friendliness? They find that less important. These results are interesting not only for retailers supplying consumers, but also for B2B companies. Business customers also expect low costs, punctual delivery and insight into the delivery process. The days when only speed was important are truly behind us.

Main findings at a glance

The study, which surveyed more than 8,000 consumers from Europe and North America, including 250 Dutch participants, shows that consumers primarily value the following aspects:

  • Low delivery costs (78%): No one wants to pay more than necessary, especially for delivery.
  • Return handling (77%): Convenience and low costs when returning products are essential.
  • Tracking delivery (75%): Consumers want to know where their parcel is and when it will arrive.
  • Time slots (73%): A choice of delivery times gives customers the flexibility they need.

But here's the thing: consumers don't want to pay more for all these services. So as a business owner, how can you respond to these demands without driving up costs?

What does this mean for B2B entrepreneurs?

Although the study focuses on consumers, these findings are at least as relevant for B2B. After all, your business customers also want:

  • Low delivery costs: They choose partners that offer competitive rates without sacrificing service quality.
  • Punctual delivery: Especially in the B2B sector, on-time delivery is crucial to keep production processes running smoothly or to deliver to customers themselves.
  • Insight into delivery: Business customers also want to know exactly when to expect their delivery, so they can in turn adjust their planning accordingly.
  • Flexible delivery times: Despite what you might think is less of an issue in the B2B world, business customers also appreciate flexibility in delivery times.

Route optimisation: the key to efficiency and satisfied customers

The solution lies in efficiency. Smart route optimisation allows you to meet your customers' expectations without your costs spiralling out of control. RouteLogic provides the perfect tools for this:

  • Cutting costs: With optimal route planning, you avoid unnecessary kilometres, which leads directly to savings on fuel and labour hours. So you can continue to offer competitive rates.
  • Punctual delivery times: With real-time route planning, you can communicate accurate delivery times to your customers, so they know exactly when to expect their delivery.
  • Tracking and communication: With RouteLogic, you can continuously keep your customers informed about the status of their delivery. Whether it is a delay or confirmation that the driver is on his way, you and your customers always have insight.
  • Flexibility in time slots: Through efficient scheduling, you can offer your customers the flexibility they need without disrupting your schedule.

As a B2B entrepreneur, it is important to capitalise on these trends in the delivery landscape. By working smarter and using tools like RouteLogic, you can optimise your delivery processes. That way, you keep costs down, communicate accurate delivery times and give your customers the flexibility they expect, without compromising your efficiency.

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