subject: Be the early bird that catches the worm with next day delivery [print this page] Be the early bird that catches the worm with next day delivery
In business circles, a widely-used saying has it that if you're not first, you're nowhere. Many successful companies take heed of this advice, and know the value of being able to get their goods to their customers before anyone else gets a look-in. Postal and courier services, especially in the UK, have, in recent years, become much more day-long operations.
Whereas there was a time when most people expected to receive their parcels or letters soon after they arrived at work, if not earlier, there is no longer any guarantee that an item sent by standard post will be with its recipient in the morning. While this does not make much difference in most circumstances, there are many businesses whose logistics operations demand that they know, often within very small margins, when they can expect to receive any given delivery. And in lots of cases, the preferred time for receiving such consignments is as early as possible in the morning.
Being able to deliver such a service, though, demands that courier companies have staff available around the clock, so that items can be dispatched during the night in order to stand a chance of arriving at their destination at an early hour. Conversely, there are benefits to operating through the night. Firstly, the roads are much quieter, which means that delivery fleets can cover greater distances and run little risk of encountering delays. This has the knock-on benefit of meaning that workers are less likely to have to put in extra time in order to complete their delivery rounds. And a driver who knows that his shift will finish on time will be far less inclined to run risks on the job in the hope of getting all his deliveries completed.
Companies which can catch their customers early in the day are much more likely to get a positive reception, as they will be seen as being keen and eager to make an impression. It is also possible that they could receive a reply in the same day, which, if tight manufacturing schedules have to be negotiated, can work in their favour. No matter how old the saying might be, it is as true as ever that the early bird really does get the biggest and juiciest worms. And in business terms, that can make all the difference.
With many courier companies to choose from offering next day delivery, it is vital to shop around to find the best deal, and this is done most effectively online.
