Virtual Dispatch

Couriers spend a lot of time on the road. Both day and night. The colder temperatures, and the extended holiday season, create more demand for deliveries. Furthermore, the increased demand spans across all types of deliveries.

One type of delivery that can be time consuming is the alcohol delivery. It has several steps to complete, before it can be completed. This process can become more drawn out if there are snags with ID.

The steps in the alcohol delivery have to be followed to complete the delivery. This takes time. It is possible for the courier to hurry as much as possible. However, the process is static and takes the time it takes.

Order and Pay

Another type of delivery that takes time to complete, is the, shop and deliver, delivery. This particular delivery has multiple steps and can be time consuming. Furthermore, substitutions and out of stock items happen, and take time to fix.

Shop and deliver offers, can be different types of deliveries as well. For example, order and pay. Furthermore, it is possible to tweak an order and pay, offer. A method to possibly decrease the amount of wait time for the courier.

With some order and pay offers, the courier will place the order with the merchant. The order is not being prepared, as the courier arrives at the pickup location. The courier orders from the details in the app, and uses the app credit card for purchase.

This process creates a wait for the courier upon arrival at the merchant. Not only is the cargo not ready, it hasn’t even been specified yet. This can be a slow down that costs more than time.

Fasttrack

This type of delivery will often have a higher payout offer, yet still has the timeconsuming attribute. However, it is possible for the courier to call the merchant and place the order ahead of time when possible.

This pro tip has the potential to shave some serious wait time from the delivery. This technique may not be possible with all merchants. Merchants that require pay at order, are exempt. However with merchants that accept pay at pickup, this will decrease the wait time for the courier, at the merchant.

Finally, making sure to keep the customer apprised of the flow of the delivery, cannot be understated. Remember, when the courier waits, so does the drop off location. Stay safe out there.